Chaddlewood

Addressing Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) and Associated Crime.
We are committed to working in partnership with local agencies and the community to deliver sustainable, long-term solutions to issues affecting Plympton.

The Plympton Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to conduct regular foot patrols and high visibility car patrols, targeting areas identified through community feedback and intelligence.
We have used ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) powers to issue warning letters to several youths, these is part of an escalation process if the behaviour continues.
We work closely with our retail outlets in regards to thefts, using collaborative systems to help them collate evidence and report incidents easier.

Reducing Drug and Alcohol-Related ASB
Our focus includes tackling incidents linked to drug and alcohol misuse that negatively impact residents and public spaces.

Targeted patrols are ongoing to address drug and alcohol-related offences. We make full use of our stop and search powers and respond proactively to intelligence reports. We have previously utilised our Drone and Dog units after intelligence from the public. The team continues to encourage the public to share any information relating to drug dealing or associated activity in the area.

Reducing Antisocial Vehicle Use
We have received multiple reports regarding the antisocial use of vehicles and e-bikes. We aim to reduce these behaviours through education, engagement, and enforcement where necessary.

We also aim to educate e-bike users on responsible riding behaviour; however, we have also recently seized an e-scooter in accordance with current legislation. We have had reports regarding speeding in the area and are working with our Speed Enforcement Team to collate data and take action where required. We have also been contacted to start a neighbourhood speed watch group, we have given a list of roads that members of the public are concerned about to be assessed. We will then be looking for volunteers to help with enforcement.

Improving Road Safety Around Local Schools

Parking and traffic congestion near local schools have been raised as concerns. We have been conducting foot patrols and working with schools including assemblies about road safety to ensure the safety of children, parents, and residents.