Responding to Anti Social Behaviour

Issued 21 July 2025

To work with our local communities to identify areas where Anti Social behaviour is prevalent.
To work in partnership with local councils, housing associations and other organisations, to form problem solving plans to reduce as much as possible any form of Anti Social behaviour.
We will carry out high visibility patrols and engage with those present and to reassure our communities
Where necessary we will use both criminal law and civil injunctions against those who are persistently responsible for Anti social behaviour.

Anti-Social Behaviour

Members of the Neighbourhood Police Team have been conducting Hi Visibility patrols around The Ashburton and Buckfastleigh area.
We have carried out partnership work with the Dartmoor Rangers engaging with visitors across Dartmoor. At this time of year, the number of visitors to the area can clash with the requirements of both local communities and livestock on the Moor.
Speeding vehicles, Barbecues, noise and litter are often some of the complaints made to the Rangers and Police.

Actioned 04 August 2025

Disruption of Drug Supply and Drug use

Issued 21 July 2025

To identify areas where there drug use takes place, and to identify those involved in both the supply and use of illegal drugs.
To support our communities by providing high visibility reassurance patrols and engage with our communities to identify their concerns.
To engage with our schools and other learning establishments to provide support to them and their pupils
To work with our Police colleagues, councils and other organisations to identify specific areas or persons of concerns and have a proactive response to preventing offending.

Drug Supply interruption.
Carrying out speed checks in Ashburton a driver was stopped and found to be under the influence of drugs as well as being in possession of drugs and driving whist disqualified.
Intelligence is being monitored from within our communities to identify persons, vehicles and areas linked to drug use.

Actioned 04 August 2025

Responding to theft from Shops

Issued 21 July 2025

We will be engaging with our retail outlets to listen to their concerns, give security advice when required and gather evidence to support any action against offenders.
We will work with our colleagues particularly where children or young people are involved to ensure they are safeguarded as well as being aware of the potential criminality of their actions.
We will deal with prolific thieves using banning letters, civil orders and where necessary the criminal justice system to make them take responsibilities for their actions

Theft from shops

Patrols of the high street in both Ashburton and Buckfastleigh have taken place in support of our retail outlets. We will be out in the next month responding to any reports of thefts from our retail community.

Actioned 04 August 2025

Devon and Cornwall Police and your Neighbourhood Teams are working hard to deal with important crimes and threats. Our current force priorities are:

• Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
• Organised Drug Supply
• Serious and Organised Crime
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Serious Violence and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
• Road Safety

Issued 30 June 2025

Carrying out speed checks in Ashburton a driver was stopped and found to be under the influence of drugs as well as being in possession of drugs and driving whist disqualified.
We have carried out partnership work with the Dartmoor Rangers engaging with visitors across Dartmoor. At this time of year, the number of visitors to the area can clash with the requirements of both local communities and livestock on the Moor.
Speeding vehicles, Barbecues, noise and litter are often some of the complaints made to the Rangers and Police.
Members of the Neighbourhood Team supported a road safety event at South Dartmoor Community college. Students were given scenarios based around road safety and encouraged to come up with solutions. A great day was had by all.

Actioned 04 August 2025