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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Your Voice in Policing event in Rugby. The evening focused on antisocial behaviour (ASB) – a key concern for local residents and businesses. Key Highlights Operation Resolve: Extra patrols in hotspot areas, including Rugby town centre, have helped reduce ASB and improve public confidence.Community Feedback: Concerns raised about youth-related ASB, derelict buildings, and reporting options.Partnership Working: Police, Rugby Borough Council, community safety teams and voluntary groups are working together to tackle issues.Future Plans: Warwickshire Police will publish a new ASB Action Plan by April 2026, informed by public feedback.
Questions from Residents How will patrols continue if funding ends?
Police confirmed plans to maintain visibility through business-as-usual deployment and partnership support. What can be done about under-18s involved in ASB?
Officers explained current limits on powers and the use of dispersal orders, parental engagement, and behaviour contracts. How can residents report anonymously?
Options include CrimeStoppers, calling 101 without giving details, and using Warwickshire Connected. What action will be taken on St Andrew’s Gardens?
Police committed to a multi-agency meeting and tailored solutions for this hotspot. Is retail crime a priority?
Yes – extra patrols and targeted operations are planned for the festive period.
Your Voice Counts Events like this help shape local policing priorities. Thank you to everyone who shared their views. We will continue to work with partners and communities to make Rugby safer. Please remember, you can report ASB on 101 or online. If a crime is taking place or someone is in immediate danger, please dial 999. 
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