Seaton Rural

Reduce Antisocial Behaviour

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) is defined as 'behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person'. There are three main categories of ASB which depends on how many people are affected; personal ASB, nuisance ASB, and environmental ASB. This can include littering, noise, inconsiderate behaviour, nuisance calls, antisocial driving, abandoned vehicles, begging, and street drinking.

To reduce and target ASB in the community the East Devon Neighbourhood team work with partner agencies such as East Devon Council, local schools, local shops, pubs, and Highways.

Throughout October, the Seaton Neighbourhood Team have continued to focus on addressing road safety concerns and tackling anti-social driving within the community. Officers recognise the impact these issues can have on local residents and remain committed to taking positive action to reduce them.

Targeted patrols have continued in areas identified by the community as experiencing anti-social behaviour and driving-related issues. These patrols have provided opportunities to engage with residents, gather intelligence and identify individuals responsible for causing disruption.

As part of this ongoing work, officers have issued two Section 59 warnings in response to anti-social use of vehicles. A further five ASB warning letters have also been issued to individuals in relation to reported anti-social behaviour.

Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols, engage with the community and take appropriate action against those responsible for anti-social behaviour. Information and reports from residents remain vital in helping the team identify problem areas and direct resources where they are needed most.

Rural Crime & Engagement Rural crime is an issue for large areas of the country, but it tends to go unreported. It can impact on insurance premiums, food prices, the environment, and can damage local communities. The Seaton Neighbourhood Team are conducting a visible presence in the rural community to offer reassurance and crime prevention. The aim is to improve connectivity with the rural communities and provide education to users of our beautiful countryside. This includes attending rural events to gain knowledge about the issues effecting the rural communities and to offer the crime prevention advice. Included within this we will be targeting Road Safety throughout our rural areas in attempt to reduce collisions.

Throughout October, the Seaton Neighbourhood Team have continued to carry out regular patrols across our rural communities, including Farway, Northleigh, Beer, Branscombe and Rousdon. These patrols help provide a visible policing presence, offer reassurance to residents and allow officers to identify and address any issues affecting our rural parishes.

We will continue to visit our rural communities, listen to residents and provide reassurance, crime prevention advice and a visible policing presence. If you are organising a community event and would like the Seaton Neighbourhood Team to attend, please get in touch with us through Community Messaging and we will do our best to be there.