Drugs. Plymouth has seen sporadic but concentrated issues surrounding the blatant use of drugs on the streets. Several areas in Plymouth have repeatedly had issues with drug users congregating in areas with low foot traffic, doorways and poorly lit areas. Officers are aware and engaging with drug users, who the majority of are vulnerable or living on the streets. Officers have worked alongside the council and outreach services in order to take a longer term non-enforcement action, which in the long run will produce better more time efficient results as opposed to constantly arresting offenders. Some users/offenders are not engaging well with the diversion and assistance routes offered to them so enforcement action will be taken.

Issued 03 August 2026

Officers will continue to carry out proactive targeted patrols to problem areas at the times of day identified by residents. Officers to better utilise their stop and search powers coupled with solid information and intelligence submitted by residents and victims of Anti-Social Behaviour. Officers will also continue to make referrals to outreach services to those willing to engage. Officers will be issuing CPWs, CPN,s and eventually CBOs to prolific offenders that cause anti-social behaviour through the use of drugs. For residents, please submit information reports through official Devon and Cornwall Police reporting channels as this information will get filtered to us, and we will use this information to proactively target individuals.

Actioned 03 August 2027

Safeguarding of vulnerable persons: Provide support to vulnerable individuals through a multi-agency approach affected by an increase of violence and drug related criminal activity within the community.

Issued 03 August 2026

Work collaboratively with housing and partner agencies to relocate vulnerable individuals from a high-risk area due to an increase of violence and cuckooing. provide emergency accommodation for individuals requiring immediate safety, attend multi-agency meetings to provide all round support and a safeguarding plan and ensure timely referrals to relevant services to address ongoing protection, housing and welfare needs.

Actioned 03 August 2026

Youth Anti-Social Behaviour. Reduce youth ASB and criminal damage in public spaces, with the focus of prevent damage to the Harbour carpark and improve community trust and relationships.

Issued 03 August 2026

Work in partnership with local businesses around reporting youth ASB in the local area. provide/take positive action on youth ASB.
Conduct regular patrols in the areas in which have been highlighted over the past week were ASB is being caused.
Work closely with Child centre policing team to take positive action to reduce ASB and any potential criminality from a youth age.

Actioned 08 September 2026