Local Priorities Anti-social behaviour - General Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti-social behaviour - General, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Man arrested after several charity boxes stolen in Devon
Officers in Crediton investigating reports of theft in Okehampton and Crediton have made an arrest.

Yesterday, a man in his 50s from the Mid Devon area was arrested on suspicion of theft following reports of multiple charity boxes being stolen from shops.

He has since been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

Inspector Mark Arthurs, Sector Inspector for Mid Devon said, “Inspector Jones and I coordinated our teams to respond to concerns raised around an individual believed to be stealing charity boxes from local shops in our respective towns.

“We recognise the impact this type of crime has on those living in our communities and worked quickly to identify a suspect.”

Inspector Dan Jones, who leads the team in West Devon said, “I'm grateful to our communities for working together, with local police officers, so that we could quickly identify and arrest a suspect.

“If you have any concerns relating to crime or anti-social behaviour in your area, please reach out to us via the website or call 101.”

Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police.

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area.

The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.

These include:

• civil injunctions.
• criminal behaviour orders.
• public spaces protection orders.
• community protection notices.
• dispersal powers.
• closure powers.

The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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