Another closure order secured in Hemel Hempstead

A closure order has been secured for another property in Hemel Hempstead following numerous reports of crime and anti-social behaviour linked to the address.

The Dacorum Community Safety Unit (CSU) worked alongside Dacorum Borough Council to take action following complaints about drug use and anti-social behaviour at the address in Waveney, which was having a detrimental effect on the local community.

As a result, a full closure order was granted at St Albans Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Thursday 19 December), under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014.

It prevents anyone from entering the property for three months.

Anyone who breaches the terms of the order could face arrest and a fine, imprisonment or both.

Community Safety Sergeant Christopher Bignell said: “This is the fourth closure order we’ve secured in Hemel Hempstead this year and the second property in Waveney.

“Removing someone from their home is always a last resort. However, we were left with no choice but to seek this order to provide some much-needed respite for others living in the area.

“I hope this continues to reassure residents that we are listening to their concerns and taking action. I also hope it serves as a warning to anyone involved in crime and anti-social behaviour, that we will not hesitate to seek these orders.

“If you have information about crime and anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood, please don’t hesitate to report it to us. Every call is taken seriously and helps us to build up the evidence we need to take action.”

You can report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.