Operated by: Gloucestershire Constabulary

https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/neighbourhood-policing/cheltenham/st-pauls-and-pittville/

Current Priorities

Issue

OP ASH - Hotspot patrols are being completed, focussing on squares of ASB within St Marks area.

Action

Patrols continue by the local team, and data is constantly being reviewed by the team, as to where patrols should carried out due to the demand being recorded. ASB has reduced, however patrols continue to deter ASB, especially coming into the longer lighter days.

Issue

The team are focussing on intelligence gathering and taking action to target those on illegal e bikes and scooters. This includes focusing an increase on Theft of e bikes and pedal cycles.

Action

.Operations have been taking place, where different tactics have been used to identify those on illegal e bikes and scooters, gathering intelligence. Warrants have taken place , linked to those using the Bikes for drug dealing, carrying out ASB and stealing the bikes to re-sell. This work continues as intelligence is gathered. UPDATE one has been arrested for Theft of Bicycle and in a search of home address, Electric Bicycle;s were found. Daily SCAN analysis is being completed to collate all reports of ASB involving electric scooter and bikes are looked at. Patrols in the Park continue, as there has been reports of the bikes being ridden anti-socially in Pittville Park. Work continues into the Summer months.

Issue

Cheltenham has seen an increase in Theft from Motor Vehicles, mainly from Vehicles that have been left unlocked and with valuables left in them and on display

Action

The Team are checking daily incidents reported of Theft From Motor Vehicle and where possible carrying out House to House in the area, to gain any intel or CCTV, Ring Doorbell footage. Community Alerts and Facebook advice has been sent out to the Public to remind them to lock their vehicles and to remove items . Work is ongoing.