Anti-Social Behaviour and Potential Drug Dealing – Southville/Westville
We have been made aware of ASB and potential drug dealing taking place within a public footpath between Southville and Westville, which has had an affect on residents in the area. Due to this, we have been increasing our patrols in the area on a regular basis, along with liaising with the council/local housing associations to tackle the issues.
We would like members of public to report any suspicious activity or criminal offences via 101 or 999 if deemed an emergency. You can also report via our website.
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18 April 2024
Recently, work on the footpath has been completed, securing it at both ends with coded gates. Following the completion of this work we have been monitoring the area, and as a result of this work, are pleased to say that there has been a significant reduction in demand.
While this is a positive outcome, we would still like members of public to report any suspicious activity or criminal offences via 101 or 999 if deemed an emergency. You can also report via our website.
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16 November 2023
Work will be going ahead to secure the footpath, by installing coded gates on each side by housing associations/council. This should be completed by the end of November 2023.
In the meantime, we would like members of public to report any suspicious activity or criminal offences via 101 or 999 if deemed an emergency. You can also report via our website.
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4 October 2023
Regular contact is being carried out with the relevant agencies, whether by visiting the area or by email, to ensure updates are being received.
Reports of anti-social behaviour have reduced and high visibility patrols are continuing when possible. Work is ongoing to maintain the footpath and to make it safer for the community.
We would like members of public to report any suspicious activity or criminal offences via 101 or 999 if deemed an emergency. You can also report via our website.
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29 August 2023
We are continuing to liaise with residents and housing associations on a regular basis. Any opportunities for building intelligence are being utilised.
We would like members of public to report any suspicious activity or criminal offences via 101 or 999 if deemed an emergency. You can also report via our website.