Kidsgrove Parish

Ongoing issue with cross-border drug supply and associated child exploitation.

Intelligence has been used to obtain and execute a number of warrants at various addresses and has led to the arrest and charge of serious offenders as well as drugs and money being recovered. Specialist officers are working with partners including Social Care, Schools and Housing to protect families and children exposed and at risk of associated criminality. This is ongoing and we are working within the community to disrupt the supply of drugs and safeguard vulnerable juveniles exploited by Organised Crime Gangs.

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) and criminal damage, specifically in and around Clough Hall Park and Bathpool Park

ASB legislation such as Community Protection Warnings/Notices and Community Behaviour Orders will be used where repeat offenders are identified. Ongoing patrol and activity around Kidsgrove and Clough Hall Park along with the setting up of a local youth club has lead to a reduction in ASB calls.

Calls relating to ASB will be monitored and both proactive and reactive work undertaken. High visibility patrols to continue and intelligence monitored and used to disrupt drug related activity and the associated ASB.

Consultation has taken place with local councillors to understand the issues raised by residents and businesses. Focus remains on anti-social behaviour by use of motorcycles and electric scooters. Joint working with specialist Road Crime Policing units underway to identify repeat offenders and apply enforcement where opportunities present.

Increased reports of theft and shoplifting at Affinity Retail Centre, Talke.

Where repeat locations are identified problem solving officers will work with stores and the Early Intervention and Prevention Unit to offer crime prevention advice. Calls will be monitored on a daily basis with a view to identifying and prosecuting offenders. Bail conditions, Community Protection Notices/Warnings and Criminal Behaviour Orders will be used where repeat offenders are identified.

Consultation with management of retail / businesses within Affinity has taken place. Better understanding of target hardening, crime prevention and timely reporting of thefts made to police. Ongoing high visibility patrols continue by Neighbourhood Policing Officers and monitoring will continue.