Operated by: Gloucestershire Constabulary

https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/neighbourhood-policing/cheltenham/benhall-and-hatherley/

Current Priorities

Issue

Continued Anti-social behaviour from youths in the local area, including in the multi use games area. The team continue to carry out patrols, and are working with partners moving forward especially into the Summer months

Action

The team are working with the youths that are causing anti-social behaviour and their families. An anti-social behaviour log is up and running and anti-social behaviour contracts (ABCs) have been issued. A parenting contract has also been put in place, and partnership work with Cheltenham Borough Homes is in place for the ABCs. For the most prolific Youths , they have been issued Injunctions from the Court and reports of breaches are collating and put before the court, in conjunction of working with the families. The issuing of ABC's has seen a reduction in ASB in the Community. Ring Door bell has been a great tool in identifying these Youths and PCSO's have been carrying out House to House enquiries to see if there is any video footage. Community Alerts have been sent to the local community for assistance also. Work continues. The Team would like to thank the Community for their assistance also

Issue

Reports from the Public of issues with parking around School pick up and collection times. There has also been reports of suspicious individuals.

Action

Local Police Community Officers continue to patrol at certain times, to deter issues with parking around Schools in the area and provide reassurance to those that have reported suspicious individuals. The Team are also working in partnership with the School to look at the long term solution of Parking and since the beginning of Term has seen an improvement, however work continues throughout term time.

Issue

The team are focussing on crime prevention for bicycle theft and Burglaries in the area.

Action

Bike Marking Extravaganzas are continuing to take place into the Summer months, to encourage the Community to protect their bikes, so we can identify them if taken. Burglaries, especially theft of Bicycles from Garages has seen a significant increase over the last month and PCSOs continue to carry out local reassurance patrols, carry out House to House enquiries for any evidence opportunities. Community Alerts are being sent out to warn the community when these crimes occur. We recommend that the Community Signs up to the Community Alert Scheme, to be up to date of what is happening in their area. Work behind the scenes continues to deter and solve Acquisitive crime in the area

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.