POLICE DETAILS
Bedfordshire Police - Houghton Regis and Rural Neighbourhood

Community Priority for HOUGHTON REGIS and RURAL

ANTI-SOCIAL VEHICLES 
We are aware of organised car meets which are causing disruptions to the local community and other road users. We are working closely with the council and our partner agencies to prevent these from occurring in Bedfordshire.

We have identified individuals responsible for organising recent car meets in the Houghton Regis area. At present, we are in the early stages of issuing sanctions to prevent further events from taking place.
This is an ongoing process, and we will provide updates in due course. Thank you to the community for your continued support and assistance in reporting these issues.
Please continue to report dangerous driving or antisocial behaviour via 101 or online at www.beds.police.uk. In an emergency, dial 999.
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Theft from shop in the Houghton Regis area.

Shoplifting has been identified as a key priority in the Houghton Regis area following an increase in reports over the past three months. In response, we will be working closely with those affected to help reduce incidents and increase confidence within the community.
Daily high-visibility patrols will be carried out in hotspot locations to deter offenders and provide reassurance to local businesses. Officers will liaise with shop staff to ensure their radios are fully operational so that communication between retailers and police remains effective and immediate.
We will also make local shopkeepers aware of individuals who are known to be involved in shoplifting, helping them to better safeguard their premises. In addition to overt patrols, there is potential for plain?clothes operations to take place where appropriate to identify and target prolific offenders.

Theft from shop in the Houghton Regis area.

Shoplifting has been identified as a key priority in the Houghton Regis area following an increase in reports over the past three months. In response, we will be working closely with those affected to help reduce incidents and increase confidence within the community.
Daily high-visibility patrols will be carried out in hotspot locations to deter offenders and provide reassurance to local businesses. Officers will liaise with shop staff to ensure their radios are fully operational so that communication between retailers and police remains effective and immediate.
We will also make local shopkeepers aware of individuals who are known to be involved in shoplifting, helping them to better safeguard their premises. In addition to overt patrols, there is potential for plain‑clothes operations to take place where appropriate to identify and target prolific offenders.
We are aware of youths that have been recording TIKTOK videos and causing a disruption within the area- we are in the process of identifying these youths and they will be dealt with robustly.

Theft from shop in the Houghton Regis area.

Shoplifting has been identified as a key priority in the Houghton Regis area following an increase in reports over the past three months. In response, we will be working closely with those affected to help reduce incidents and increase confidence within the community.
Daily high-visibility patrols will be carried out in hotspot locations to deter offenders and provide reassurance to local businesses. Officers will liaise with shop staff to ensure their radios are fully operational so that communication between retailers and police remains effective and immediate.
We will also make local shopkeepers aware of individuals who are known to be involved in shoplifting, helping them to better safeguard their premises. In addition to overt patrols, there is potential for plain‑clothes operations to take place where appropriate to identify and target prolific offenders.
We are aware of youths that have been recording TIKTOK videos and causing a disruption within the area- we are in the process of identifying these youths and they will be dealt with robustly.

Theft from shop in the Houghton Regis area.

Ongoing ASB and shoplifting in the Bedford Square area, predominantly between Pound Stretchers and Greggs. ASB occurring in the main square area and throughout the library with youths behaving in an anti-social manner and riding electric Surron bike/e-scooters throughout causing distress to the public.