ASB in the parks and open public spaces in Ashby Town centre during the summer period

You asked us to target ASB in the parks and open public spaces in Ashby Town centre during the summer period.

As part of the Government’s Safer Streets Summer campaign Leicestershire Police will be using the Summer period to:

•Increase public awareness of visible policing activities, such as patrolling and enforcements, in hotspot areas.
•Highlight engagement efforts with local communities and partners.
•Share effective crime prevention advice and resources focused on ASB, street crime and retail crime.

We have been patrolling the parks regularly. We have worked with partner agencies to support their initiatives such as the Green Flag accreditation for the Bath Grounds.

We have also dealt with ASB vehicles use using Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002.

Tackling Drug Misuse on and around the Meredith & Drew Estate, Ashby

You told us there is an issue with drug dealing in this area.

We will -

•Increasing visible police patrols in known hotspot areas to deter illegal activity and provide reassurance to residents.
•Work closely with the community to identify any additional residential areas of concern, ensuring our presence is focused where it’s needed most.
•Take decisive action against those involved in drug-related offences, using all appropriate legal measures to reduce harm and protect our neighbourhoods.

So far we are busy developing our intelligence on suspected persons of concern. We have been patrolling the areas you have told us you suspect drugs activity to be occurring and have been using stop and search powers to establish offences.

Car Cruising activity in and around Ashby Town Centre

You said that there is an issue with vehicles meeting and driving in an anti social manner (cruising) in and around Ashby, especially down the A511 Bypass.

This continues to be a concern for lots of residents and visitors to the area with reports of cars racing and gathering in car parks.

•We will continue to take action against those who use the roads dangerously and cause ASB in their cars.
•We will work with land owners to design out issues by providing crime prevention support.
•We will educate young drivers in the consequences of their actions.

We have been conducting lots of speed checks and dealing with those drivers travelling at excessive speeds.

We have been targeting anti social driving using Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002.

We have also been concentrating on dangerous parking that you told us was creating a safety risk at the top of Market St, Ashby.