Funding to help police tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) by imposing closure orders on premises in Exeter, Torquay and South Devon has resulted in significant successes this year. Since October 2024, Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has funded two specialist legal roles, including Devon & Cornwall Police’s first dedicated ASB legal advisor, to help the police use all legal powers available to quickly deal with incidents of ASB, drug-related activity and disorder. Tackling ASB is one […]
Antisocial behaviour
Hotspot Policing began in Devon and Cornwall 18 months ago, with the aim of reducing antisocial behaviour (ASB) and making communities feel safer through extra foot patrols. Research shows crime is not evenly spread but concentrated in small clusters, known as hotspots. Of all crime recorded, 58 per cent of it happens in the top 10 per cent of places with the most serious crime. A review of international studies also indicates that hotspot policing is effective and has reduced offending […]
A brand-new podcast series is being launched by Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez with the first episode featuring Mayor of Camborne James Ball who speaks candidly about his battle with mental health and the great work he's doing to improve life for young people in the community. Insights into daily life in the town are also shared […]
Communities affected by antisocial behaviour (ASB) are being asked where they would like to see a new noise camera being deployed. Following trials of the new technology in other parts of the country, Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez says she would like to see Devon and Cornwall Police working with councils to identify locations […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has launched the second phase of her Street Focus project in Camborne, bringing partners together to intensify “outstanding” efforts that reduce crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB), support local businesses and invest in opportunities for young people. At a packed launch session in Camborne, the Commissioner heard from Safer Camborne, […]
Businesses in Teignmouth are uniting to stand in solidarity against retail crime, anti-social behaviour and violence by signing up for free to an online crime reporting tool linked directly to the police. UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) Business Crime Reduction Partnership is being funded for 12 months in the town by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez. […]