POLICE, CRIME AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR UPDATE 26 OCTOBER - 8 NOVEMBER 2022
CRIME STATS Over the past two weeks, there have been 339 reported crimes. Theft is on the increase over the last two weeks with 112 offences. Burglary, robbery, and public order offences have all declined throughout this period, in comparison to drug offences which have doubled (10).
The police would also like to remind everyone to ensure all personal items are left out of sight and as we approach the festive season, to keep all Christmas shopping secure within your vehicle/person.
WOMAN ATTACKED WITH FIREWORK – POLICE APPEAL On Friday 21 October at approximately 8:45pm a young woman in her twenties was needlessly injured by a firework that was recklessly thrown towards her at a bus stop at Broad Weir in Bristol city centre. The frightening incident resulted in the victim subsequently seeking medical attention at the hospital where she was treated for hearing loss. It is believed that two males were involved and were seen running away after the incident. CCTV has been reviewed from the surrounding area
following the investigation
incident remains
and the ongoing.
Throwing a firework in a public place is extremely dangerous and can result in significant injuries or damage. It remains illegal to sell fireworks to under 18s and they can only be used on private property or alternatively by licensed professionals in a public place. If you have any information that can help us identify those responsible, or if you witnessed any part of this incident, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222254650 or call Crimestoppers at 0800 55511.
PROBLEM-SOLVING PLAN (PSP) SUCCESS It’s been a jam-packed week for Bridewell Team 2, who have had a plethora of successful arrests in relation to the ongoing Problem-Solving Plan (PSP) within Broadmead.
contributing to crime and disorder within a busy shopping centre, whilst officers have also finished facilitating the regeneration of Turbo Island which has seen a dramatic decrease in arson related calls to police and fire services.
The first part of the week saw the following arrests: • An offender known for causing persistent Anti-Social Behaviour in the area, was arrested for breaching his Community Protection Notice. • A male with a history of nuisance street drinking and public order offences was arrested for breaching his Civil Injunction. • And a third offender who breached his Community Protection Notice (CPN) was also arrested. Amongst this, the team has worked tirelessly to facilitate the smooth running of the Christmas Markets by conducting Project Servitor deployments, community reassurance visits and supporting local partners at the BID. PCSO’s served a large quantity of Community Protection Warnings (CPW’s) to individuals who were
ITS NOT JUST ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR As always Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) is one of the most harmful issues for the community, and it results in the business community being hit with negative effects. Over recent weeks there has been a rise in ASB cases across the city centre with a focus on the harbourside and Broadmead areas. This is being caused by both the street community and
youths in the area, meaning services like the Street Intervention Service which manage the homeless have been busy obtaining Criminal Behaviour Orders as well as the Police Youth Offending teams managing this behaviour. If you or your business are a victim of ASB please get in touch to be supported and to bring perpetrators to justice.