Thaxted

Anti social behaviour in Meadowford Play Area

Raised on 15/02/2011

Carry out regular HVP's in order to address nuisance youth issues at the play area. 09/05/2011 Update - Routine HVP patrols have been carried out in the area, up until recently there hasnt been any reported issues but a number of nuisance ASB issues have been reported to patrols, subsequently a number of youths have been spoken to and their details taken. 10/05/2011 - Update, following the NAP meeting held at this date it was agreed to continue with this as a priority as a number of residents had complained about ASB in the area and there had been some damage to the play equipment in the playground. 28/05/2011 - Update, regular police and PCSO patrols in the area and a number of youths have been engaged with and advised regarding appropriate behaviour. Patrols will continue. 23/05/2011 - Update; Local units have carried out regular High Visibility patrols and youths details have been taken and suitable advice has been given. Patrols are ongoing and will continue. 10/09/2011 - Update; Continuing patrols have provided regular HVP. Youths that may potentially be causing issues have been identified and advise is given regularly, particularly encouragement to attend the newly opened Jikes Hall youth center. 02/11/2011 - Update; Following a recent community meeting it was agreed that Meadowford should remain as a priority and continue to be routinely patroled. 18/01/2012 - Update; Patrols are continuing in the area but there has been a marked decrease in calls and nuisance activity in the area.

Updated on 18/01/2012

Tackle Anti-social behaviour by specific persistent individuals/groups. A small number of individuals that reside in Thaxted and the surrounding area are causing a nuisance to residents of Thaxted and Saffron Walden.

Raised on 19/04/2011

Officers will target these individuals to gather evidence and intelligence. Activities will include continued interaction with youths (youth club attendance etc.), targeted patrols in hotspot areas and positive action taken where offences are committed. 17/05/2011 - Update; Regular HVP patrols have been carried out and any youths seen in the hotspot areas have had advise and positive action taken were required. Patrols will continue to target the areas concerned. 23/05/2011 - Update; Since the last update regular and routine patrols have been continuing. A Joint Problem Solving initiative is now in place and home visits to some of those involved in ASB have been conducted. Actions are still ongoing. 02/11/2011 - Update; Anti-social behaviour– incidents have continued however there has not been an increase. Work continues to identify individuals responsible and take appropriate action. 18/01/2012 - Update; Following a recent Neighbourhood meeting it was noted that there has been a noticable decrease in reported incidents. Patrols will continue and action taken where approriate against specific individuals

Updated on 18/01/2012