Responding to Anti Social Behaviour

Issued 07 October 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

August Update.
We have continued through August to patrol areas historically linked to Anti-Social behaviour. This has included parks where reports of children bullying younger children have been reported.
In Moretonhamstead we are dealing with a very localised ASB issue and are linking with partner agencies to try and reduce the issues caused. Partner agencies include the Ambulance service, Teignbridge district council and other Police colleagues are all involved with finding solutions.
Over the bank holiday weekends patrols have taken place mainly across Dartmoor where historically communities have suffered from illegal music events (Raves). Sites were checked, partner agencies were liaised with and members of the local communities were spoken to.
Visitors to the Moors were also engaged with.
Members of the Neighbourhood Police Team have also assisted or colleagues in Teignmouth and Dartmouth with ASB Patrols at events

September update
Local Neighbourhood Officers have been made aware of an incident of 4X4 vehicles accessing private areas without owner’s permission to engage in off road motoring.
This incident involved a local quarry where access was gained, and 3 vehicles appeared to be racing around the dirt tracks.
Police attended and seized one vehicle; 2 other drivers were issued with section 59 warning notices for driving in an anti-social manner. The section 59 warning means if either vehicle is seen driving in an anti-social manner again or if either driver is seen driving any vehicle in an anti-social manner, the vehicle can be seized.
Illegally accessing any site would be at least a trespass offence but may also involve criminal damage or other offences. You also leave yourself open to the anti-social behaviour process.
Quarries in particular can be very dangerous places to access with often unseen hazards.
Please if you engage in off roading activity in any vehicle, do not access private land without the owner’s permission.
Remember your vehicle must be road worthy to drive on any highway including green lanes.
Respect others using the area who may be on foot, a bicycle or horse.

Neighbourhood Officers have increased patrols in Mill Marsh Park in Bovey Tracey after reports of anti social behaviour occurring in the park. The park is a place to be enjoyed by all and we want to ensure everyone can enjoy the open space.


A person in Moretonhampstead has been issued with a Community Protection notice having not followed the instructions of the Warning previously given for ongoing anti social behaviour

October Updates

October Updates.

Officers responded to reports from the community of anti social vehicle use on the Heathfield industrial estate.
Several drivers were spoken to and strong words of advice passed about the consequences of anti social driving.
Unfortunately the officers did not witness what was reported so there was no opportunity to issue section 59 notices

November updates

ASB
Over the last month we have been called to incidents of SB where young people have been playing loud music late at night in park areas. Units have attended however on one occasion those present made off and on the other occasion no one was found.
We continue to patrol these areas when possible.
Over the Halloween period we had patrols out across the area interacting with those taking part in the evening’s events. no calls reporting anti-social behaviour related to the evening were received which is a great endorsement to the youngsters that enjoyed the evening.
We continue to work with partners in dealing with anti-social tenants and have issued Community protection warnings and notices against those who refuse to stop their behaviour. We are looking at a partial house closure on one of our persistent offenders.
We are aware that there are always to sides to a story however, when evidence identifies a main offender, if they refuse to modify their behaviour, we have the tools to deal with it through both civil and criminal law.
We have had some reports of anti-social driving with the use of the tittle “boy racers” being used by those reporting.
We will look to engage with these drivers and deal with any offending found. Due to their age and relatively short driving experience, they have a lot to lose very quickly.

Actioned 05 November 2025

Disruption of Drug Supply and Use

Issued 07 October 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.

August Update

We have been patrolling areas that have in the past been the sites of historic drug use.
We have been identifying through intelligence submissions from our communities, persons, places and vehicles that may be linked to either the supply of drugs the use of drugs including potential drug driving.
Once sufficient intelligence is available we can act on by conducting stop checks of persons and vehicles, warrants for premises searches including homes and businesses.

November updates
Interruption of drug use and supply
We have continued to be intelligence focus led to identify people, vehicles and areas highlighted as being linked to drug use and supply.
A vehicle was found to contain white powder which is currently being tested to identify if it is a class A drug. This has also led to a house search using Police powers.
Local postal / distribution have identified a suspicious package containing what was believed to be cannabis. Officers attended and seized the package and are investigating the find. This sort of seizure can help with identifying those who import drugs using the various courier systems.
Local Police officers have been trained on using drug swipes at the scene of any vehicle stop/ accident where there is a suspicion of impairment through drug use.

Actioned 05 November 2025

Responding to Thefts from Shops

Issued 07 October 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

August Update.

We have had very few reports of theft from shops in our area. We have has a report of a theft in Moretonhampstead and investigations are currently underway to identify the offender

October Updates.

There has been some success in identifying some suspects for some local theft from shops however, we have also had reports of further theft in Moretonhampstead and Liverton. Investigations are ongoing and attempts to identify those suspects is ongoing

November updates
Locally we have had very few incidents of this type of theft.
We are this month increasing our patrols of shopping areas on the run up to the Christmas period. You will see an increased presence particularly of late-night shopping or Christmas market events to reassure our communities and deter offenders.
We will be liaising with our shop staff when out and about to support them and help where required.

Actioned 05 November 2025