Police Activity Newsletter - Issue 27

POLICE, CRIME & ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR UPDATE 9 JUNE - 23 JUNE 2021

CRIME OVERVIEW There have been 256 crimes recorded over the last two weeks.

Theft is the highest recorded offence with 75 offences. However, violence against the person offences, which include injury and non injury assaults, is a close second with 71 offences. The areas with the highest levels of crimes recorded have been Broad Quay, Castle Park, St Augustines Parade, College Green and Broadmead with 25 recorded crimes in these areas.

Of the 256 crimes recorded 148 ASB incidents reported to us, 104 of the offences have named 35 arrests and 19 stop searches offenders which will help us with conducted. our investigations. There have been

PUBLIC SPACE PROTECTION ORDER (PSPO) In the city centre we currently have 1 live PSPO. A PSPO is an order applied for by the Local Authority in partnership with the police and sets conditions to manage harmful behaviours.

The City Centre Order (https:// www.bristol.gov.uk/crimeemergencies/pspo) creates a ‘no drinking zone’, which makes drinking in public or having an open container or suspected alcohol in public, a breach of the order and gives the power to police to request the surrender of the alcohol and dispose of it. If there is non-compliance a fine can also be issued up to the value

of £100. We mainly use the city centre PSPO in policing of the night time economy as part of Operation BRIO, to reduce the harmful behaviours of alcohol consumption, reduce antisocial behaviour (ASB) and protect the vulnerable. The city centre PSPO is one of several that exist around the city and are a method of maintaining effective control of an area that can be prone to suffering from ongoing ASB and linked criminality which has a detrimental effect on residents, businesses and people visiting the area.

HARBOURSIDE SAFETY Sadly, last weekend saw another tragic drowning death on Narrow Quay at the Bristol Harbourside.

The circumstances around this death are still under investigation but it once again reminds us of the dangers posed by the water. There are over 70 alcohol and drug related drowning fatalities throughout the UK and approximately 85% of those deaths are males.

The Royal Lifesaving Society are running a campaign to highlight the dangers. #BeAMate has a clear message: • A mate doesn’t let another walk home alone, near the water.

• Find a better route home.

• Stay safe - plan a route away from water.

• Look after one another.

DontDrinkandDrown #BeAMate

NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD INSPECTOR Hello everyone, my name is Adam Dolling and I am the new Bristol North Central Neighbourhood Policing Inspector stationed at the Bridewell in central Bristolhaving only just joined the team this week. For the last three years, up until now, I have been working in the Criminal Justice Department in another area of the Force. Aside from this last posting, I have worked in various roles all over Bristol since 2002 when I transferred from working in the county. Prior to

promotion to my last role, I had worked in Response Policing, Neighbourhood Policing, Custody and Project work.

As I start my new Neighbourhood post, I am very much looking forward to the rich variety of work it presents. Having previously worked in Neighbourhood policing in another area of Bristol I enjoy working closely with partners, joint problem solving and community engagement.

Hopefully I will meet some of you soon.

INCREASE IN VIOLENCE Large gatherings in public open spaces within the city centre continue to create challenges relating to antisocial behaviour and other offending behaviour.

Particular locations of concern include the Lloyds Amphitheatre and Harbourside, where the warmer weather has drawn many people together to take advantage of easing the lockdown restrictions. Over the weekend of 12 - 13th June there were a

number of assaults and disorder offences on both College Green and around the Lloyds Amphitheatre.

Two of these incidents resulted in serious injuries to male victims who were hospitalised for several days. Numerous police officers from across the city attended at both scenes and suspects were arrested, but released on bail for further enquires whilst further witnesses were sought. These locations were identified as being likely to suffer

increases in offences from early in the spring and local police teams have been working with the Council and other partners to better manage the open spaces and reduce the risks arising from people gathering to socialise in large numbers.

In addition to targeted police patrols, area access and layout has been considered, as has been the scheduling of events to make use of the space in ways that will make them safer for all.