Anti-Social Driving & Vehicle Offences

The Seaton Neighbourhood Team and Devon and Cornwall Police are working to reduce the number of casualties and road traffic collisions in our area, through proactive work and positive action.

Vehicle crime includes theft from motor vehicles, vehicles being driven without insurance and/or a valid driving licence, vehicle theft, unroadworthy vehicles, and drink and drug driving. Antisocial driving such as speeding, revving, loud music and large car meets also meets this criteria.

Issued 14 October 2025

Consider using Op Snap: Operation Snap is a secure online platform that allows dashcam evidence of driving offences that members of the public have witnessed, to be uploaded via the Devon and Cornwall Police external website. Its purpose is to improve road safety and to prosecute those that place others at risk.
With Christmas festive season we remind our community do not Drink and Drive. The neighbourhood teams will be increasing checks over this period linked to #opdragoon: Dangerous driving, Drink/Drug driving and disqualified driving.

Actioned 22 December 2025

Reduce Antisocial Behaviour

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) is defined as 'behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person'. There are three main categories of ASB which depends on how many people are affected; personal ASB, nuisance ASB, and environmental ASB. This can include littering, noise, inconsiderate behaviour, nuisance calls, antisocial driving, abandoned vehicles, begging, and street drinking.

To reduce and target ASB in the community the East Devon Neighbourhood team work with partner agencies such as East Devon Council, local schools, local shops, pubs, and Highways.

Issued 14 October 2025

Our ASB hotspot areas have been patrolled and will continue to be monitored. If you would like to link in with moving your young people away from ASB consider: Assertive Outreach. It is a brand new project funded by The Office of the Police Crime Commissioner. Assertive Outreach is a project designed to encourage young people away from Antisocial behaviour through engagement in Street Based Youth Work (SBYW). Pleas speak to your local neighbourhood team if you are a professional that wishes to refer to this service.

Actioned 22 December 2025

Drug Possession and Supply

Drugs can have a devastating social impact on community life and on those who are dependent on them. It can lead to anti-social behaviour, violence, safeguarding concerns, and other crime.

Community intelligence is invaluable to the Police, and without it would limit the ability to gain drug warrants and target offenders. Information from the public helps to prevent and detect crime, whilst ensuring the safeguarding and protection of our community. You may think that the information you hold will not be useful but it may be the final missing piece to the puzzle. If you suspect illegal activity in your area please report it via 101 online or by phone. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

Issued 14 October 2025

Officers continue to target drug use and supply in the local area. Over the last month one arrest for Possession with Intent to Supply Class A drugs has been made with the suspect being charged and remanded to court. We continue to urge members of the public to report any behaviour that may be linked to drug use or supply to use by either reporting it online, 101 or Crimestoppers. By collating all of this intelligence it provides us with the ability to obtain warrants.

Actioned 22 December 2025

Rural Crime & Engagement

Rural crime is an issue for large areas of the country, but it tends to go unreported. It can impact on insurance premiums, food prices, the environment, and can damage local communities.

The Seaton Neighbourhood Team are conducting a visible presence in the rural community to offer reassurance and crime prevention. The aim is to improve connectivity with the rural communities and provide education to users of our beautiful countryside. This includes attending rural events to gain knowledge about the issues effecting the rural communities and to offer the crime prevention advice.

Issued 14 October 2025

The local neighbourhood team have continued high visibility patrols in rural areas. We continue to target these remote rural areas that are selected by offenders due to their remote nature. We would like to remind residents of rural areas to report any crime even if they feel that it will not result in a positive outcome. By reporting these crimes it allows us to identify trends and patterns forming and take action before other members of the community are affected.

Actioned 22 December 2025