Shoplifting

In the most recent NPT Priority Survey results continue to indicate that Shoplifting is within the top three priorities for the communities. We will continue to work with businesses to try and reduce thefts and look to target prolific offenders and utilising civil orders to help problem solve.

In the lead up to Christmas we conducted several days of action targeting prolific shoplifters and working with businesses to try to reduce the impact shoplifters have. These operations were using plain clothes and high viz officers. We located and arrested 2 prolific shoplifters who were wanted on recall to prison.

Antisocial Behaviour (ASB)

NPT Priority Survey results continue to indicate that ASB is within the top three priorities for the communities. We know that ASB can have a detrimental impact on the quality of life for those who live within our communities. We will work with our partner agencies to help problem solve.
 
This approached involves:
 

• Identification of a specific problem


• Thorough analysis to understand the problem


• Development of a tailored response


• Assessment of the effects of the response


• The approach assumes that identifying and understanding the root causes of a problem – or conditions that allow it to continue – leads to an effective solution.

We have run 3 days of action in the area targeting offenders of ASB. We have issued a number of community protection warning notices (CPWS) and S.35 dispersal notices.
We have also issued an intention to closure letter to the occupant of a property following concerns around drug and ASB activity.

Drug Dealing and County Lines

In our latest NPT Priority Survey results Drug Dealing was the top priority for the communities. We know that drug dealing/misuse adversely affects people who live within our communities. Tackling county lines, and the supply gangs responsible for high levels of violence, exploitation and abuse of vulnerable adults and children  remain a priority for us. We understand that there are links between drugs, crime, and anti-social behaviour (ASB). We work with partner agencies to bring collaborative approaches to problem solving.  The team contribute to the wider force approach to drugs dealing under Operation Viper. We will highlight areas of concern and look for wider force support where needed. We will utilise our powers under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to close premises which meet the given thresholds to bring respite to the community. This work also extends to collaboration with the BCP ASB Team to utilise civil orders to help problem solve.

On the 7th December 2024, NPT officers  were on mobile patrol in an unmarked police vehicle when they had cause to stop a Vauxhall Mokka on Southcote Road Bournemouth. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle
was detained for a search under S.23 MDA where a quantity of wraps suspected to be Class A drugs were recovered. The driver was later charged and remanded to court for possession with intent to supply Class A Drugs. He was  also charged with shoplifting and handling stolen goods. The vehicle was seized and handed back to the hire company.
 
On the 13^th December 2024 NPT officers were on patrol in Portchester Place following complaints around drug dealing. Whilst on patrol they observed what they believed to be a drug deal in the communal doorway of a property. The male was arrested after being detained for a drug search. He is currently released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.
On the 13^th November 2024 a Section 8 PACE Warrant was executed at an address in Springbourne. £1665 cash seized along with approximately 550g of uncut cocaine. One male charged and remanded for Possession with intent to supply Class A Drugs.