Local Priorities Antisocial Behaviour Message

Local Priorities Antisocial Behaviour Message

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Antisocial Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Officers have secured a partial closure order at an address in Winchester following repeated reports of anti social behaviour and drug related activity.

On Monday 1 April, Southampton Magistrates’ Court was presented with evidence outlining ongoing issues linked to an address in Eastgate Street. This included reports of suspected drug related activity, disorder, and persistent nuisance impacting local residents.

As a result, the court granted a three month partial closure order, meaning that no one other than those specifically authorised on the court order may enter or remain at the property. Anyone who breaches this order commits a criminal offence and may be arrested.

The application was brought forward through close partnership work between officers from the Winchester Priority Crime Team and Winchester City Council, supported by local residents who had raised concerns.

Chief Inspector Matthew Kirby, district commander for Winchester, said:

“Anti social behaviour has a significant, often lasting impact on our communities, and we recognise the distress it can cause to local residents.

“Securing a partial closure order is not something we take lightly. It requires detailed work with partners, evidence gathering, and the support of the community.

“I am pleased that, working closely with Winchester City Council, we have been able to take positive action. We will continue to use all available powers to safeguard our neighbourhoods and ensure that those engaging in behaviour that harms the community are robustly dealt with.”

The order will remain in place for three months, during which officers and council partners will continue monitoring the address and supporting the local community.

Tackling anti-social behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police.

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area. 

The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. 

These include: 

• civil injunctions. 

• criminal behaviour orders. 

• public spaces protection orders. 

• community protection notices. 

• dispersal powers. 

• closure powers.

The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and anti-social behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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