Police Activity Newsletter - Issue 54

POLICE, CRIME AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR UPDATE 6 – 19 JULY 2022

CRIME STATS Total crimes reported for the last 14 days have increased from 288 to 310 due to a rise in public order and vehicle offences.

However, theft (72) and violence against the person (83) and Anti-social behaviour (111) have all decreased.

AN UPDATE FROM LICENSING OFFICER PC CUTLER Nitrous Oxide Update

Licensed Premises Crime

From a licensing perspective, we have had success regarding the removal of Nitrous Oxide (NOS) from three additional city centre Off Licences where ‘Premises Notices under the 2016 Psychoactive Substances Act’ have been issued.

In the last three months, crime stats for licensed premises include 145 assaults, 54 thefts, 51 public order offences, 20 sexual offences and 5 robberies.

Selling NOS for human consumption is illegal. It is not compatible with the licensing objectives of public safety, public nuisance, and protection of children from harm.

PC Cutler has asked night-time economy officers on duty to be vigilant to sellers.

Please remind customers, particularly in nightclub-style venues, to always keep their belongings in sight or make use of cloakrooms.

Equally, please look out for vulnerable victims and suspicious persons and report any concerns to the police.

ASB AWARENESS WEEK: ‘IT’S NOT JUST ASB’

Monday 18 July saw the start of ASB (anti-social behaviour) Awareness Week.

Nationally ASB can sometimes be referred to as low-level or unimportant. The launch of a new ASB service standard is set to change that through a new culture of ‘It’s not just ASB’.

through local beat teams, to identify where crime has occurred and ensure that identification, support and reassurance are provided to the most vulnerable victims in the community.

If you are a victim of ASB, please keep in contact with your BID team and report back if you feel better supported moving forward.

The police are committed to communicating with all victims of ASB,

OPERATION SCORPION RETURNS WITH A STING The week beginning Monday 4 July saw the return of Operation Scorpion across Avon and Somerset. This operation saw notable success once again in the war against drugs in the Bristol North Central area.

In the days that followed, several tactics were employed as officers trawled the

streets and targeted a number of addresses. Highlights included nine arrests in total for offences including possession with intent to supply, importation of controlled drugs and driving whilst under the influence of drugs. Several offenders were remanded in custody.

Numerous intelligence-led stop searches, weapons sweeps, and hot spot patrols were conducted and several Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices were also issued to individuals.

20 vulnerable home visits were completed resulting in several ‘safeguarding referrals’ being submitted.

In addition to this, 177 taxis were stopchecked in the city over the week and two drug warrants were executed

including one by Bridewell officers where 90 wraps were found.

In all, tens of thousands of pounds of controlled drugs were seized by police.

Officers importantly also found time for some engagement and educational opportunities across several schools, youth groups and community centres.

The public is urged to continue reporting any drugs-related activities as it provides essential intelligence to drive police operations.

STREETWISE ARREST Streetwise Officers have arrested a 49year-old male on two occasions during the past month for arrest warrants that had been issued by The Bristol Civil Court due to this male persistently breaching the conditions of his civil injunction.

continued to sit and beg on Queens Square opposite The Hole in the Wall Bar and Restaurant on a regular basis.

Evidence of these breaches was witnessed by the council and police from the Streetwise Team hence the arrest warrant authorised by the Court.

The conditions clearly stated that this male must not sit, loiter, or approach people for the purpose of begging within Bristol. However, this male has

Due to the numerous breaches, the male should be hopefully staying in prison for the next few months so will not be around for the remainder of summer.