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Crimes and priorities
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RETAIL CRIME
Action taken:
The Crownhill Neighbourhood team continues to conduct regular patrols targeting areas identified through community feedback and intelligence.
The local neighbourhood team are continuing to liaise with local businesses to monitor and offer crime prevention to deter shoplifting.
Update 07/07/26 The Crownhill Neighbourhood Team continues to carry out regular patrols in areas identified through community feedback and local intelligence.
Officers are working with local business, offering crime prevention advice and monitoring activity to help tackle shoplifting
Neighbourhood teams remain committed to supporting retailers, carrying out high-visibility patrols and ongoing engagement to deter shoplifting -
Priority:
ANTI SOCIAL BIKES (Ebikes with no lights and Balaclavas/face coverings hiding identity)
Action taken:
Increased target patrols at stated times. Especially in subways around Crownhill village
targeting youths trying to hide their identity with balaclavas no lights. Sending P900 and CCTV footage to the neighbourhood support team to Identify when able. Encourage reporting through community messaging to develop intelligence for specific times and locations
Update 10/07/26 There continues to be significant Police interest in relation to the concerns around the use of illegal Electric Motorbikes. This is ongoing and Devon and Cornwall are reviewing policy which will increase the positive outcomes for those involved in Road Crime and associated criminality. We encourage members of the public to report sightings and any other information about these bikes to Police on line or in person at any Police Station, which are always treated in confidence.