Anti-Social Behaviour around Westfield and Stiby road
Residents in and around Stiby road, and those around the Westfield park have been experiencing ongoing criminal damage to property, and general nuisance behaviour by groups of youths in recent weeks.
This behaviour is not tolerated and Police are working closely with Park rangers and other agencies to try target these issues and take action.
Residents and members of the public are encouraged to report any Anti-social Behaviour they may witness, this allows officers to keep track of what is happening and where, and helps us prioritise the areas being effected the most.
Please report any Anti-social behaviour you may witness via the 101 line or the online report form found on our website.
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2 April 2023
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
As Yeovil Neighbourhood team we like going out speaking to people and listening to their concerns.
When going out we visit St Peters Church on Coronation Street during their keep warm sessions. It gives us and opportunity to speak to members of community about their local concerns. We also attend session with the Youths to engage and spend time together. We attend local schools- WESTFIELD ACADEMY AND PRESTON SCHOOL to work alongside teachers and carrying out ‘one to one’ sessions with the students.
We do a lot work with local housing associations in relation to tacking Anti-Social Behaviour and Domestic Abuse. Working together, we take on Safeguarding concerns very seriously.
We work with multiple agencies in looking out for vulnerable adults and children. Any concerns You can always contact us on Report | Avon and Somerset Police
or Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)
or 101.
In case of emergency always use 999 services.
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7 November 2022
Following increased Anti-Social Behaviour issues around STIBY ROAD we are responding with BEAT SURGERY on 12 th of November 2022. Come and see us at following locations:
-ILCHESTER ROAD TESCO 10am-11 am
-STIBY ROAD CO-OP 11am-12pm
If anyone has any queries or need to speak to us, please feel free to pop by.
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29 September 2022
Positive action was taken after reports of Antisocial Behaviour, drugs and other issues at a property on Stiby Road. Joint effort with South Somerset District Council resulted in 3 months closure order. We would like to thank the public for their continued support and assistance as we sought to deal with these issues. No one should have to experience crime on their doorstep and feel unsafe in their neighbourhood. We urge anyone experiencing similar issues t contact the police so we are aware of the issues and can look to take proactive action, where required.
To remind everyone, we are also taking reports online, just simply go on Report | Avon and Somerset Police .
Click for the link.
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28 July 2022
Great news! We have recently welcomed new PCSO Charlie to our patch at YEOVIL WEST. We also have PCSO Kim who supports us on part time basis. We are slowly rebuilding our WEST team, which means we can plan more engagements and be more visible.
Come to speak to us when You see us! You can find us at Westfield Community Church on Mondays between 11-12 joining coffee morning and speaking to local community.
Thank to cooperation with local schools and
STIBY ROAD CO-OP staff, we are able to bring more positive action in terms of dealing with local ASB caused by youths.
Don’t forget to report a crime on 101/999.
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9 June 2022
We are continuing to patrol the Westfield/Stiby area after recent reports of anti-social behaviour.
Yeovil Neighbourhood Team are on lates this week and will patrolling the area offering reassurance and taking positive action where necessary.
Please continue reporting anti-social to us via 101, 999 (in an emergency) or using the website.
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25 May 2022
We are aware of recent anti-social behaviour taking place at St Peter’s Community Centre.
We would like to make it clear to those involved that we will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour and reassure those that use the centre that we will being doing our best to make it a safer place for those to enjoy.
If you witness any incidents taking place then please report these via 999 in an emergency or 101.
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11 May 2022
We are aware of recent anti-social behaviour at the Westfield Community Garden and would like to assure the public that we will not tolerate any reckless behaviour.
We encourage people to continue to report any incidents to us via 101/999, our force website or alternately using crimestoppers.
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26 April 2022
We are continuing to patrol around Stiby road and Westfield, the beat team are patrolling on late shifts this week and are happy to stop and chat if anyone has any concerns.
Please continue to report any crime witnessed to 101/999.
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2 April 2022
We are aware on anti-social behaviour taking place this week in the Westfield area. Please be assured that we are actively working with partner agencies, the local community and increasing patrols.
Please continue to report any issues on 101, online, crimestoppers or using 999 in an emergency.
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23 March 2022
This priority is still live due to phases of Anti-Social Behaviour in the area. Days are getting longer and weather nicer, what may encourage Anti-Social Behaviour, which wont be tolerated. Learning the lesson from this time last year, we want to stop this from reoccurring at early stage. PCSO’s are patrolling hot spots and are happy to respond to incidents quickly, to make sure community stays safe and can enjoy summer months peacefully. Come and say hello if You see us.
To help us, helping You-we are encouraging reporting crime at 101 to be able to determine a demand, and respond to it accordingly.
In case of emergency use 999 services.
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5 February 2022
Thank You to WEST YEOVIL community for reporting local Anti-Social Behaviour incidents in the area. Thank to You, us-local PCSO’s can tackle the issue better leading to better outcome. We are working closely with our ASB team. Many ASB letters has been issued recently .
Thanks to great local schools response and cooperation with us, the problem can be act on it faster.
Due to above, number of Anti-Social Behaviour decreased noticeably in the area.
We continue to urge people to report any crime they witness to 101 or 999 in emergencies.
Your reports are important to us.
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5 December 2021
Patrols around Stiby road and Westfield grove continue, with a zero tolerance attitude taken towards anyone causing anti-social behaviour, criminal damage or other issues in the area.
We continue to urge people to report any crime they witness to 101 or 999 in emergencies
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4 November 2021
Halloween patrols by officers found a small number of youths acting in an anti social manor. Some parents were contacted and required to remove their children from the area.
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7 October 2021
Officers and PSCO’s were on foot patrol in the area of Westfield and Preston Academy’s at the end of the school day due to reports of fighting amongst pupils.
If you have witnessed anything please call 101 or visit avonandsomerset.police.uk to report it on line.
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6 October 2021
Officers are aware of continued Anti-social behaviour over the past couple of weeks.
A number of youths have been identified, and officers are in the process of dealing with them, this behaviour will not be tolerated, and any further incidents involving them will be looked into and dealt with accordingly.
There are also still a small number of unidentified individuals, if you are a witness or have any CCTV to any incidents involving youths in Yeovil, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us or your local PCSO who can be found via our website.
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2 September 2021
We have received numerous reports of anti-social behaviour this evening involving a certain group of youths. Officers attended multiple incidents involving the same group of youths and positive action will be taken.
This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated.
If you are a victim of anti-social behaviour or witness any unacceptable behaviour then please contact us on 101, 999 (in an emergency), via our website or alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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26 August 2021
PCSO’s spent yesterday morning on foot patrol engaging with several residents. This helps us to better understand the issues you might be experiencing.
If you have witnessed any anti social behaviour please contact 101 or visit avonandsomerset.police.uk to report it online.