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.

Actioned 04 August 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

No action