Priority Update

Priority 1

To reduce and prevent theft from stores and support local businesses with retail crime

 YOU SAID: 

-Retail crime is a problem within the shopping areas of the City Centre and you would like to see action to tackle this

*AUGUST UPDATE*

WE DID:

-This month we have secured another 2 Criminal Behaviour orders against prolific shoplifters, preventing them from causing harm to our retailers. 

-We have had a follow up meeting with John Lewis management to jointly tackle issues they have been facing with theft.

-During our commitment to Safer Business Action Days we have now visited and patrolled 109 different City Centre stores. During these visits we have had lots of positive interactions with stores, supporting them with theft reduction advice, CCTV support and discussing preventative measures they can take themselves in store. 

-Completed high visibility patrols in key shopping areas. 

-Our PCSO's have been completing engagement events in shopping centres to support shoppers and retailers.

Priority 2

To reduce the use of Illegal E-Scooters and overpowered/modified E-Bikes in City Centres spaces

YOU SAID: 

-Illegal E-Scooters and overpowered/modified E-Bikes are a concern for you in busy built up areas.

*AUGUST UPDATE*

WE DID:

-We have now seized 391 illegal overpowered/modified electric bikes & scooters from our City Centre.

-During August we have worked with colleagues and partners from the Home Office, Immigration, Leicester City Council to keep our streets a safe place for walking and wheeling. 

-We have been visited by Minister Seema Malhotra -Secretary of State for Migration and Citizenship - to share the good work we have been doing to tackle the illegal use of the vehicles. 

-PC Tom has also been working on a project to improve our Police E-Bikes and have more of these vehicles available for our officers.

-Remember an E-Bike must follow electrically assisted pedal cycle regulations, if it does not comply it will be seized without warning. 

-Learn more at www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

Priority 3

To reduce anti-social behaviour and misuse of spaces within City Centre fast food outlets 

 YOU SAID: 

-Anti-social behaviour is being caused withing fast food outlets in the City Centre and you would like to see more of the local Police in these areas. 

*AUGUST  UPDATE*

WE DID:

-We have identified and started another 20 individuals on the incremental approach to tackle anti-social behaviour. 

-We have been working with Early Intervention to conduct engagement and diversionary activity with youths in the City Centre to prevent them from engaging in ASB.

-Through our continued work with Leicester City Council they will be supporting us to conduct home visits to identified offenders to highlight their anti-social behaviour and discuss sanctions.

-PC Dean has continued his in store visits with fast food retailers and their management. They are supportive of this approach and together we have reduced issues in store over the summer period. This work will continue. 

-Through our commitment with our partners we will be offering other diversionary activities which will include pop up youth centre, boxing sessions and more.