Blandford

Tackling ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) with E-Bikes.

Location:
Blandford Town

Issue:
ASB riding of some E-bikes is causing significant concern to the public and intimidation.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- We will engage with the public to try and reassure, whilst also trying to identify offenders,
- We will complete hotspot patrols,
- We will utilise local CCTV,
- We will use proactive policing powers and where possible seize bikes.

October Update:
Despite recent seizures of e-bikes and e-scooters, reports of anti-social behaviour linked to their use continue. As this issue remains a concern for the community, the priority will be rolled over for a further three months while enforcement and engagement activity continues.

September Update:
- An e-bike has been seized in the area.
- Officers continue to develop intelligence and ask public to report any information.
- High visibility patrols have taken place in key locations.

August Update:
- Officers continue to carry out proactive patrols in areas where issues have been reported. Whilst e-bikes have been observed in the area, none have been witnessed being used illegally while officers have been on patrol.
- The neighbourhood policing team is regularly engaging with young people and providing education around the legal requirements relating to e-bikes and e-scooters. Officers are highlighting the risks associated with illegal use, including the potential for vehicles to be seized and for riders to face prosecution where offences are identified.
- Officers are also fully aware of the revised Section 59 powers and will utilise appropriate warnings and enforcement action where anti-social or careless use is identified.
-Following reports of anti-social behaviour in Charlton Marshall and Blandford, officers successfully traced, located and seized an e-scooter linked to the incidents. The vehicle is due to be destroyed. This action demonstrates our ongoing commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour, and further work will continue to identify those responsible and seize offending vehicles whenever opportunities arise.
- High-visibility patrols and community engagement will continue, with the aim of reducing anti-social behaviour, improving road safety and providing reassurance to local residents.

July Update:
This problem persists and with summer upon us we are aware that the problem is unlikely to improve without continued work, therefore this priority has been reissued and work will continue to tackle ASB in the area over the upcoming summer months.

June Update:

- Officers have been targeting known youths and areas with hi-visibility proactive patrols within the town,
- CCTV is under regular review to identify offences and those involved

Drug Related Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Location:
Blandford.

Issue:
ASB in town is strongly believed to be linked with local drug dealing. These crimes have significantly impacted the wider community who are not involved in such activity.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- We will develop intelligence,
- We will engage with the public and reassure,
- We will complete high visibility patrols and proactive use of police powers.
- We will work with partners on civil legislation to maximise impact.

October update:
- This is a newly refreshed priority for the area and updates will follow