Nottinghamshire Police to crack down on antisocial behaviour over Easter break

The operation will see police take action against those who are causing problems while patrolling in hot-spot areas of Beeston and Chilwell. The aim is to keep the public spaces in those areas safe from antisocial problems.

Antisocial behaviour has been on the rise in both areas with Operation Potassium being launched in October 2022. It followed incidents including criminal damage, eggs and stones being thrown at houses. The tramstops had become particular areas of concern as people boarded the trams without paying, abused customers and used intimidating behaviour.

According to Police UK in a search by area by Nottingham World, there were 48 reports of antisocial behaviour in Beeston and a further 36 reports of violence and sexual offences during February 2023. This is in comparison to 39 reports of antisocial behaviour in Arnold and 35 reports in Mansfield West.

The police have been using measures such as issuing offenders with Section 35 dispersal notices which prevent the disorder from re-occurring and ensures that people feel safe. They also use voluntary attendance processes where young people have been involved in incidents.

This has also included sending letters to the parents of children involved in particular cases and police have returned some children home to their parents. Those causing a disturbance on the trams have been referred to Nottingham Express Transit (NET) for action.

Some offenders involved in more serious cases of antisocial behaviour may face arrest and court action.

Inspector Mike Ebbins, District Commander of the Broxtowe district, said: “Preventing and reducing antisocial behaviour remains a key priority for us and we are working every day to address these issues, working closely with our partners including NET, Broxtowe Borough Council and The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire.

“Incidents of antisocial behaviour are a serious cause of concern for people living in affected areas. We continue to listen to their concerns and take action to address these problems.

“As the Easter holidays approach, we expect to see more people out and about in the community including families who want to be able to use and enjoy open public spaces.

He added: “I want to reassure them we will continue to take a robust approach to protect them from negative antisocial behaviour, we will be patrolling in key locations, and we remain determined in our work to prevent incidents occurring over the Easter break period and beyond.”

Anyone with concerns about crime in their area can call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency or if an incident is in progress call 999.