Christchurch East

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Location:
Somerford Road, Bailey Bridge retail park

Issue: Abusive groups of children committing thefts, damage and low level assaults.

Action we will take: Work with the public and local businesses to identify suspects in order to take positive action with the aim of reducing offending and making the area safer for the general public and business employees.

July Update: This is a new priority that we have begun to tackle.
Officers have completed extensive CCTV enquiries and identified a number of children who have been repeatedly involved in the above-mentioned activity. Positive action has been taken and we await outcomes from the Youth Justice Team who are working to reduce re-offending through a number of initiatives.

Business crime including theft and criminal damage

Location: Christchurch town centre / Fairmile / Barrack Road

Issue: Shoplifting and damage predominantly caused by youths or drug users

Action we will take: Provide a SPOC for the local businesses to ensure a joined up approach to identifying suspects and taking robust action to break the offending cycle.

July Update: This is a new priority that we have begun to tackle.
Christchurch now has two extra officers who have been tasked with focussing on the town centre and Barrack road. They will be working with local businesses to identify repeat offenders and take positive action with the aim of making Christchurch town centre a safer place for all our visitors and residents.