1 - Anti-Social Behaviour, Heathcote Lane, Boscombe West

Over the past 12 months, we have received increased reports of Anti-Social Behaviour in the area, including drug dealing, street drinking and rough sleepers. This quite rightly, was a growing concern with residents and local business's in the area. It was fair to say, that the area as a whole was being neglected.

PC Ryan took the lead on this issue, supported by PCSO Hack, and has worked closely with our partners. Several meetings with residents and local business have taken place, which encouraged local businesses to take more reasonability for litter etc at the rear of their properties. The council carried out an enviro clean, where all members of the community assisted.

We have worked closely with Street Services, to tackle issues with the homeless her were sleeping in the area. Extra police patrols and a zero tolerance to street drinking in the area has also gone a long way to tackle issues of ASB in the area.

With the assistance of local business, improved lighting has been put up and work is in place for CCTV to be placed in the area. The combined work of residents, local businesses and our partners, has gone a long way to eradicating the issues which were affecting the Lane. Work is still ongoing and we will continue to monitor the situation.

2 - Anti-Social Behaviour rear of Halford and Staples, Springbourne

Earlier in 2012 we started getting increased complaints from residents and local Businesses, in relation to increased drinkers and drug dealing at the rear of Halfords and Staples. PC Donnelly took the lead on this and worked closely with his team of PCSOs and partner agencies to deal with the problems identified.

A female was identified as being one of the most prolific trouble makers and she was soon issued with an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC). This was, as expected, breached on many occasions, however this will all add weight to the issuing of an ASBO very soon.

A week of positive action was carried out in Springbourne, with focus on the above areas, including the execution of Drug Warrants and the eviction of a problem individual.

With the assistance of local authority, bushes were cut back in the area and fencing placed up, which all helped in deterring drug taking and dealing. Reports of drug taking and street drinking have declined considerably, we will however continue to listen to the local community and monitor the area.

3 - Boscombe Precinct - Shoplifting

As with all Shopping precincts, Boscombe Precinct suffers from its fair share of shoplifting's, and with the current state of austerity, we were made aware at public meetings that this was a growing concern amongst retailers.

PC Bradley has taken the lead on this, supported by PCSO Gilmore. Working closely with the Sovereign Centre and the Shop Watch Scheme, regular meetings have taken place and continue to take place to raise and deal with issues.

An information sharing agreement is now back in place, and a top 5 offender profile pack is given to all members, which includes photographs and up to date intelligence. As a result,  these offenders when caught are dealt with robustly.

Patrol officers are regularly briefed on these individuals, and a recent covert plain clothes operation took place. We will look to target these individuals in the new year, and all police powers including ASBOs, if applicable, will be used to combat them. As a result, ASB and shopliftings are down from the previous year.

4 - ASB, Boscombe Town Centre

ASB in the Boscombe has long been a concern amongst residents. Therefore in the summer, a Section 30 Order was put in place, which allowed police to move problem groups out of the specified area. This along with the active use of existing police powers, Section 27 notices and ASBO's within the framework of our on-going operation, OP Town.

We have continued to carry out our "Early morning Sweeps" of high profile ASB areas, to ensure that any potential problem makers are identified and moved from the area early on. All of the above along with our continued presence outside MacDonald's on Market Days, has helped considerably to reduce ASB in the area. This is a long term problem and we at Bournemouth East will continue to treat this as a priority area.

5 - ASB and drug dealing - Hamilton Road

Concerns had been raised by local residents at 25 Hamilton Road and nearby neighbours, concerning drug related disorder that was taken place in a flat at this location. PC Martindale took the lead on this, supported by his team, PCSO Wilson and PCSO Bailey.

Working closely with Local Authority and the Housing association, evidence was obtained and taken to Court, were a Crack House Closure was achieved. Everyone's hard work was rewarded with the knowledge that the residents of 25 would enjoy a peaceful Xmas.

6 - ASB in an area of St Clements Gardens

Growing complaints and concerns re: ASB from St Clements Road residents, local prostitutes and drug users. PCSO Wilson and PCSO Bailey, took the lead in this area.

The area was run down and overgrown and had become a convenient place for such groups to carry out their unlawful activities.

Working closely with Local councillors and Neighbourhood Wardens, a number of issues were raised and solutions discussed. A Home Watch group was set up, which now has over 20 residents signed up, fencing has been replaced, fly tipping dealt with and foliage cut back, which has allowed new lighting to be installed, increasing public confidence.

A local school has now adopted the area and use the area which has a play Zone. ASB reports have all but ceased in that particular area. Again there is still work to be done in this area and a long term plan is in place.