Reduce Antisocial Behaviour

Anti-Social 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 including: Personal ASB, Nuisance ASB, and environmental ASB. This can include littering, noise, inconsiderate behaviour, nuisance calls, antisocial driving, abandoned vehicles, begging, and street drinking.

Issued 01 January 2026

The Sidmouth Neighbourhood Team have seen an increased in anti-social behaviour and crime from youths within the community. Officers are working with the Child Centred Policing Team to ensure robust action is taken to highlight key offenders and take appropriate police enforcement and safeguarding. This month we have issued numerous anti-social behaviour warning letters, interviewed children for criminal offences, and had partnership meetings with key stakeholders.

We will continue to work with our key partner agencies to reduce anti-social behaviour within the community. We strongly urge anyone to report ongoing anti-social behaviour directly to us so we can deal with it and manage it robustly.

Actioned 11 March 2026

Drug Possession and Supply

The effects of illegal drugs have devasting impact within the community leading to anti-social behaviour, violence, and safeguarding issues. Community intelligence is invaluable to Police in dealing effectively with drug suppliers. Information from the public helps to prevent and detect crime, whilst ensuring the safeguarding and protection of our community.

Issued 01 January 2026

We are continuing to develop our intelligence picture to identify key offenders involved in the possession and supply of illegal drugs throughout our community. Officers have conducted recent safeguarding visits to vulnerable drug users and have planned policing operations upcoming.

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.

Actioned 11 March 2026

Rural Crime & Engagement

Rural crime is an issue affecting large areas of our county but often goes unreported. Due to the unique geography of our patch it can often be a challenging issue to police and robustly tackle. We aim to improve relations and connectivity within the community by attending rural events to offer crime prevention advice.

Issued 01 January 2026

The local Police Support Community Officers have been engaging with victims in our rural communities which have had recent shed break-ins and theft to officer crime prevention advice, reassurance, and support. We are ensuring that visible patrols are conducted at key times and dates to offer a reassuring presence to the community and to deter and identify potential offenders.

Actioned 11 March 2026