ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

Issued 28 July 2026

ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

- Visible Patrols - We continue to conduct visible patrols throughout South east Cornwall. Our most recent PCSO addition, Alice, has now arrived in Torpoint and will provide even more visibility and community engagement. We have also successfully recruited a new NBM, who I'm hoping will be on the patch very soon.

- Beat Patrol Plans – Reports by the public will dictate where we are patrolling. We continue to respond to reports of ASB and increase our visibility in these areas.

- Partnership Working – We continue to work closely with our partners to deal robustly with reports of persistent ASB. We have been consistently using Local Disruption and Support Meetings to target locations. As a result we have successfully implemented two closure orders in the area and continue to monitor any further ASB or associated criminality.

Actioned 10 October 2026

RETAIL CRIME

Issued 28 July 2026

RETAIL CRIME

- Hotspot visits – Hotspot policing is a crime prevention strategy that concentrates police resources and activities on small, high-crime areas (hotspots) like specific streets, parks, or intersections, based on data showing crime clusters, not even distribution. By increasing visible patrols, problem-solving, and community engagement in these concentrated spots, police aim to deter potential offenders, reduce crime, and create a greater sense of public safety. South East Cornwall has designated Hotspots, which are concentrated around retail areas.

- Engagement – We have engaged directly with business owners, promoting how to contact your local Police Neighbourhood Team and promote engagement through community messaging. It is imperative that police and retail premises continue to work together, in order to robustly deal with retail offenders, to ensure positive outcomes are achieved.

- UKPAC - UKPAC is a not-for-profit co-operative made up of like-minded businesses, police, crime prevention agencies and legal professionals — all working together to improve trading conditions and community safety. Working with our Crime Prevention Team, we have sourced funding for a free trial of UKPAC to allow businesses to trial this platform and have been offering this to businesses throughout the sector.

Actioned 10 October 2026

DRUG DEALING AND ASSOCIATED EXPLOITATION

Issued 28 July 2026

DRUG DEALING AND ASSOCIATED EXPLOITATION

- We still have low reported incidents of drug possession and dealing across Torpoint. However, we continue to develop intelligence and encourage the community to report any concerns surrounding drug dealing or supply. Rest assured, we will take robust action against the small percentage of individuals who are involved in drug related criminality.

- Licensing Checks – We continue to work closely with our licensing team conducting visits at pubs completing licensing checks with opportunity for drug wipes within locations if concerned with drug use.

Actioned 10 October 2026