Persistent and Severe Anti Social Behaviour
Reduce ASB and associated criminality. Provide visibility and reassurance to our communities, reduce ASB working with partners to create long term problem solving

Issued 01 October 2025

Tier one 'Hotspot' Funding; Truro continues to use its share of additional funding to actively and routinely patrol the city centre. This is in conjunction with partners; ASB Officer Lennon and the city 'Rangers'.
The team have had a meeting with our 'Specialist Problem Solver' to review reporting and our response. They have also considered what other options, such as, civil powers, might be available as part of the wider problem solving.
On 7th November the Chief Constable held an event, in Truro, with business owners and partners to discuss ASB and other issues. This resulted in healthy debate and included problem solving ideas for consideration over the coming weeks.

Actioned 10 November 2025

Engagement.
Build into our daily business a sustainable level of visibility within our communities and maintain our engagement opportunities.

Issued 01 October 2025

Alongside 'hotspot' policing the neighbourhood team are carrying our proactive, reassurance patrols to enhance our visibility with the community.
In addition numerous engagement events, such as 'cuppa with a copper' and 'Chat with you local PCSO' are set and advertised on our community and web pages.
Truro policing sector was the first in the Cornwall policing area to use the new Cornwall 'Engagement van'. Officers parked the 'mobile police station' in St Mawes to enable us to speak to our communities. We also utilised the van on the 'piazza' in Truro during the recent food festival. Keep an eye out for the van and come along for a chat.

Actioned 10 November 2025

Reduce crime; Reduce shoplifting.

Issued 01 October 2025

Ongoing;
Engagement with local businesses, with support from key partners.
Identifying and targeting repeat offenders, bringing them to justice where possible.
Working with businesses to encourage reporting from victims and witnesses, to better understand this important area of business.
Safer Business Action Week-from 10th November 2025. This action will seeks to focus on business crime, target perpetrators and encourage preventative activity.

Actioned 10 November 2025