Blandford

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

Location:
Throughout Blandford.

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.

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 Violent Crime and Intimidation.

Location:
Blandford.

Issue:
Violent crime and damage has occurred recently in the town which 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.

July Update:
Whilst positive progress has taken place and some remanded in prison, this is a complex issues which requires continued intervention, therefore, this priority has been reissued and work will continue to tackle this issue in the area over the upcoming summer months.

June Update:

- Police have arrested 4x people in relation to associated violence within the town,
- We are working with partners to support ASB and housing legislation,
- We have safeguarded children with association to a group,
- We have completed hi-visibility patrols,
- We continue to develop intelligence on this topic.