Officers secure partial closure order in Basingstoke

Officers secure partial closure order in Basingstoke

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 today secured a partial closure order as they continue to clamp down on drug-related activity and anti-social behaviour in Basingstoke.

On Thursday 8 October, Basingstoke Magistrates Court was presented with evidence of drug use and ASB at a property on St Patrick’s Road.

The partial closure order was granted, and it now means that no-one other than the people authorised on the court order will be allowed to enter or remain at the address for the next three months. If they do, they will be committing a criminal offence and can be arrested.

The order was obtained following partnership work with officers from the Basingstoke Neighbourhood Enforcement Team, Neighbourhood Policing Team and the relevant housing association.

Basingstoke Inspector Tracey Purcell said: “We want to be clear – our officers will not tolerate drug-related activity and anti-social behaviour in Basingstoke.

“We know this address has been a blight on the local community due to the number of residents that reported examples of ASB and drug use.

“I hope it proves to the local community that we will listen to your concerns and take action when necessary.”

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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