Begging and the associated anti-social behaviour continues to be an issue on Gloucester Road outside of the larger shops.

The team engage with people begging and being anti-social on a daily basis.
We work in partnership with our Streetwise Team in order to combat this and signpost the individuals towards organisations that can offer them help.
Recently a male that was causing daily issues on Gloucester Road was issued a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from the area. This has resulted in a significant improvement in the area.

Prohibited items, mainly drugs and mobile phone, are being thrown over the walls of HMP Bristol for use by the residents of the prison

Problem solving meetings are ongoing between the police and the prison.
Patrols have been increased at the times of day when the offences are being committed.
There has been a significant reduction in the number of offences reported.