St Albans Central, North and West

Crime and anti-social behaviour in the Sopwell ward, specifically Cottonmill and the St Albans Retail Park.

We will update you with our progress.

Illegal and anti-social use of e-scooters and e-bikes.

We will keep you updated.

You previously said: Crime and ASB in the Batchwood Ward (specifically Oysterfields, the hospital and High Oaks).

We did:
• We conducted a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address in Falmouth Court.
• A man was arrested and charged with two counts of criminal damage for ASB and crime in Century Close.
• We issued a teenager with a Community Protection Warning. Following non-compliance with the warning, he was issued a Community Protection Notice. If he breaches this, he could be arrested.
• We increased high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols at various times.
• We continue to work with hospital operations, security management, and Hightown Housing Association. We will support any evictions of individuals intent on causing anti-social behaviour.

You previously said: Drug-related crime and ASB in St Peter’s Ward (focusing on Charrington Place, streets around St Albans City train station & the city centre).

We did:
• We increased high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols.
• We issued a teenager with a Community Protection Warning.
• We have been working with Hightown Housing Association, who are looking to install CCTV in the area.
• We conducted joint operations with British Transport Police (BTP) and railway enforcement officers in the area surrounding the train station. Train station security now regularly patrol Charrington Place multi-storey car park.
• We visited every address in Davy House and Ellis House to speak to residents and conducted a survey about their issues.