(FC4) Ashley Ward
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(FC4) Ashley Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

Lee Hammond
Sergeant

Paul Caro
Inspector
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
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Tackle vehicle related anti-social behaviour at Starbucks and the A414 North Orbital Road. Issued 23 September 2026 |
o Work continues to address the long-term priority of anti-social driving by Starbucks and the A414 working with partner agencies including the Police and Crime Commissioner, who has funded acoustic monitoring cameras. Actioned 23 September 2026 |
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Tackle anti-social behaviour and drug use in The Camp, including Aldwick Court, Cunningham playing fields, Cell Barnes Lane and Highfield Park. Issued 23 September 2026 |
o Conducted regular targeted and high-visibility foot patrols across the Camp, including stop checks with young people linked to anti-social behaviour, nuisance riding, vehicle crime and drug use in Thirlmere Drive, Buttermere Close, Keswick Close, Richard Stagg Close, Camp Playing Fields, Dellfields, New House Park, Hill End Lane and Highfield Park. Actioned 23 September 2026 |
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Tackle rowdy, inconsiderate or anti-social behaviour outside Oaklands College. Issued 23 September 2026 |
o We will continue high-visibility and covert police patrols at the college and surrounding roads and deal with any incidents appropriately whether that is words of advice, community resolutions or arrest. Actioned 23 September 2026 |
What members in (FC4) Ashley Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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