POLICE, CRIME & ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR UPDATE 4TH AUGUST - 17TH AUGUST 2021
CRIME OVERVIEW There have been 311 crimes reported over the last 2 weeks with a third of all of these (almost 100) being violence against the person, which includes injury and non injury assaults. This is an increase of a third since the last period.Crime in general is still 13.1% down in comparison to last year. There have been 132 incidents of antisocial behaviour reported with the peak reporting time of 1-4 am. Pedal cycle thefts are still ongoing and there have been 33 recorded in the last 2 weeks with high numbers stolen from Broad Quay and College Green.
CAR CRIME Over the last 6 months there was a spike in Theft From Motor Vehicles (TFMV) in and around the Redcliffe area. It was identified that a wellknown car thief had moved into one of the high-rise blocks in Redcliffe shortly before the increase in thefts. His MO was to target car parks of nearby hotels and businesses and steal high value items, walking back and forth to the block he lives in to store the stolen goods. Despite securing several convictions for this
male after a short period, these thefts began again and residents were reporting that he was targeting their vehicles at night, causing them much distress. Officers sought advice from the Police ASB team who liaised with partners at Bristol City Council and established that due to the offences being committed within the vicinity of his property this would be grounds to apply for possession of his property. Whilst possession proceedings are underway, the ASB
team have obtained a Criminal Behaviour Order following a conviction for a high value theft from a vehicle parked in a City Centre hotel car park. The conditions of the CBO prevent the male from entering any car parks within a mile of his home address and prevents him from accessing the communal areas in which he is storing the stolen property.
INTRODUCTION FROM TONY MORRIS - NEW PCSO
Having spent 16 years at Broadbury Road, the city centre is going to be a new challenge for me.I’m looking forward to learning more about the areas that I will be covering, and also working with a new team.Within this role engagement with local retailers is going to be key. As PCSOS we also want to ensure we are visible to the public and assist the staff who work on the waterfront to build up relationships and gain an understanding of how we can help them. The aim is to keep the public, those visiting, and the local communities safe, by gaining their trust and making sure that we are approachable.I’ll be taking a multi-agency approach to problem solving and dealing with our night time economy, whilst managing people’s expectations by communicating with them and dealing with the anti-social behaviour, and putting patrols in place where they are needed.
A RETURN TO NORMALITY? The final stage of the roadmap out of lockdown has seen a welcome return of visitors to our once (and soon to be again) vibrant and thriving city centre.We have been delighted to see people return in numbers; visiting our cultural venues, shopping quarters, pubs, bars and restaurants; the vast majority enjoying all that our wonderful city has to offer in a safe and respectful way. The warmer weather has seen an increase in footfall along the Harbourside and Lloyds Amphitheatre. We are aware that these gatherings have caused some concern and may have been a barrier for some individuals in using
HIGH STRENGTH DRUGS
During the first weekend that nightclubs reopened in Bristol over the 23rd-25th July, a startling 20 people were hospitalised for emergency treatment with one young person tragically dying due to a number of factors including the believed circulation of dangerously high-strength illegal recreational drugs. Reports of tablets with the Tesla logo on them, containing high doses of MDMA, were suspected
the space. Throughout July we have worked with our partners to address these concerns. In doing so we have conducted targeted patrols, involved partners in community engagement opportunities and linked in with youth services to deliver outreach sessions. Where behaviours have persisted and not been addressed, we have worked with our ASB teams to take robust and proportionate action. As we see confidence grow and more people return, we will work closely with Bristol’s Night Time Economy Advisor, the Mayor’s Office and City partners to support organisations as they recover from the effects of the pandemic.
to be responsible, having been ingested at one well known nightclub in the city. Police, Bristol City Council and Public Health officials have advised against the use of illegal drugs and to take extra care whilst going out for the evening with friends. Police have urged the public to follow the advice and guidance of public health experts in order to not put themselves at unnecessary risk. Since this time, Police, supported by City marshals and
other partners, have engaged with many people enjoying Bristol’s nightlife, and also raised the issues with licensed premises over successive weekends. This important work to raise awareness has been part of established nighttime economy policing plans and activity.If anyone is found to be in need of urgent medical assistance or immediate danger please dial 999 without hesitation.