We have received an increase of reports of E-scooter and high-powered electric cycles on the Ward causing issues.
These machines are illegal to use unless on private land and can lead to injury to both the rider and to the general public.

Proactive operations to be completed by the Beat team along with the support from the Special Constabulary regarding positive action taken against persons using such vehicles.

Problem Management Plan is to be created, working in conjunction with our partner agencies to see a reduction in the report of these vehicles being used.

The Beat Team have conducted several high-profile events in public places regarding engaging and informing the Public about using such vehicles.

Drug use, including the supply and use of class A and C in the area of Abbey Rise is a concern for the local community.

The Beat team continues to conduct high visibility patrols in the areas to ensure that such activity is reduced.

Together with these high visibility patrols, the team also continues to complete covert plain clothes patrols.

The Team will continue the disruption of such activity and will, where evidence is found, obtain Court Warrants for identified addresses.

If houses are found to be used in the dealing and supply of drugs, then a criminal behaviour order and closure orders will be sought and through multi-agency working, evictions will be applied for.

Since this priority has been raised, there has been several Court Warrants executed and several Offenders arrested and dealt with by the Courts. Currently we are applying for a number of Closure Orders for housing associated with Offenders.

An increase report of retail theft in the area of Abbey Retail Park and other large Retailers on the ward.

Engagement is still ongoing, with a planned meeting with the retail units to ensure up to date information is passed, including safeguarding of shop workers and to view the trend of when the thefts are happening.

Officers have been completing high visibility and plain clothes patrols around the known hotspots and since this priority was raised, a number of Offenders have been arrested and dealt with by the Courts.

We are continuing to Identify known prolific offenders and through further proactive patrols, deter the increase in these crimes. Four offenders have been arrested, charged with offences and remanded into prison.