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

ASB

Hi vis ASB patrols around the MUGA, and skatepark an other open parkland in Chudleigh following the playground safety matting being set on fire and glass and metal caps being melted into it using an aerosol as an accelerant.

Targeted patrols concerning the use of escooters in Chudleigh – words of advice given to those riders who were stopped and spoken to and their parents once they had been escorted home.
Adult ASB information sharing with local housing associations in Chudleigh and Exminster and the Teign Valley leading to proactive actions by police and partners.

September updates

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.

Actioned 15 September 2025

Disruption of Drug Supply and 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 disruption.

Targetted patrols around Chudleigh Skatepark after a number of small empty poly bags believed to have contained cannabis and all bearing the same markings were found.

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

Shoplifting

Reports received concerning a spate of shoplifting from the COOP in Chudleigh which are currently under investigation.

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

September update

The Neighbourhood Police team have recently been contacting local running clubs to see if whilst out running, groups or individuals are the subject of anti-social behaviour.
Particular to the contact is the potential of anti-social and criminal behaviour against women and girls, and this is part of our commitment to reduce such behaviour and hold those guilty of it to account.
We want to make sure that everyone can enjoy their exercise, and if there are any places where runners feel unsafe, they let need to us know so that we can work with partners to ease any concerns.

Actioned 19 September 2025