POLICE DETAILS
Wiltshire Police - Durrington, Larkhill and Bulford Neighbourhood

ASB Concerns

We have had a number or reports of graffiti in the areas of Boscombe Road, Archers Way and Underwood Drive in Amesbury. High visibility patrols are being conducted in and around these areas to deter further ASB and enquires are continuing to identify those involved.

All areas affected by A360 closure

The A360 is currently closed for 3 months from Camp Hill Woodford (north of Salisbury) to the junction with the A303, Winterbourne Stoke. A diversion is in place through Amesbury and temporary weight restrictions are in place through many of the local villages. The local NPT will be patrolling and monitoring the areas when they can to ensure compliance with the restrictions and diversion. They will be supported by other departments in this. While we will do what we can to ease the situation there will be some unavoidable disruption and delayed journey times due to this work.

Hare Coursing

As we move into Autumn we traditionally see an increase in hare coursing. This activity is illegal and causes damage and disruption to the land it takes place on. Local officers will be focussing their efforts on patrolling areas know to be used by hare courses and other rural locations at risk. Officers will look to deter any offences taking place and deal robustly where offences are found to have been committed. They will also look to identify areas at risk and offer security and target hardening advice to land owners where possible.

Hare Coursing

As we move into Autumn we traditionally see an increase in hare coursing. This activity is illegal and causes damage and disruption to the land it takes place on. Local officers will be focussing their efforts on patrolling areas know to be used by hare courses and other rural locations at risk. Officers will look to deter any offences taking place and deal robustly where offences are found to have been committed. They will also look to identify areas at risk and offer security and target hardening advice to land owners where possible.

Hare Coursing

As we move into Autumn we traditionally see an increase in hare coursing. This activity is illegal and causes damage and disruption to the land it takes place on. Local officers will be focussing their efforts on patrolling areas know to be used by hare courses and other rural locations at risk. Officers will look to deter any offences taking place and deal robustly where offences are found to have been committed. They will also look to identify areas at risk and offer security and target hardening advice to land owners where possible.

ASB and Criminality in public spaces

Youths causing anti-social behaviour in public spaces. Durrington recreation ground continues to cause concern with regards to local youths causing ASB and using inappropriate behaviour/language around families trying to enjoy the facilities with younger children. Likewise, the route between Durrington and Larkhill has seen an increase in ASB between youths at school kick-out times and officers will be working hard to reduce ASB through increased patrols, engagement with youths and partnership working.

Burglary and Vehicle Crime prevention

•Burglary and Vehicle Crime prevention – Increased community reassurance patrols throughout the area are being conducted, as well as targeted activity and partnership working to target a recent increase in vehicle crimes. Follow our advice to keep your home safe from burglary, damage, doorstep theft, fly-tipping, and squatters: protect your valuables, safeguard your building, and secure your outside by checking our crime prevention section of the Wiltshire Police website. Search: protecting your home from crime.

ASB and Criminality in public spaces

Youths causing anti-social behaviour in public spaces. Durrington recreation ground continues to cause concern with regards to local youths causing ASB and using inappropriate behaviour/language around families trying to enjoy the facilities with younger children. Likewise, the route between Durrington and Larkhill has seen an increase in ASB between youths at school kick-out times and officers will be working hard to reduce ASB through increased patrols, engagement with youths and partnership working.

Burglary and Vehicle Crime prevention

•Burglary and Vehicle Crime prevention – Increased community reassurance patrols throughout the area are being conducted, as well as targeted activity and partnership working to target a recent increase in vehicle crimes. Follow our advice to keep your home safe from burglary, damage, doorstep theft, fly-tipping, and squatters: protect your valuables, safeguard your building, and secure your outside by checking our crime prevention section of the Wiltshire Police website. Search: protecting your home from crime.