Antisocial hotspot shutdown aims to provide relief to residents in Camborne

Constant shouting, frequent visitors at all hours of day and the smell of rotting food; these are just some of the things some residents in Camborne were subject to from rowdy neighbours, leaving many feeling anxious and trapped.

It will now be illegal for anyone to enter a residential property on Fore Street (Troon) after a full three-month closure order was successfully served at the address.

This follows a stream of reports around antisocial behaviour (ASB).

Reports included suspected drug use at the property, lots of people coming and going, regular screaming and shouting inside and outside the address, with noise complaints received almost every day.

There were also piles of rubbish and rotting food being left outside the address, attracting unwanted pests to the area.

PC James Tompson, neighbourhood beat manager for the area, said: “All of this unsociable behaviour has been massively intimidating for the surrounding community.

“They told us about how they felt unsafe in their own homes and how it was impacting their wellbeing, with some experiencing sleep deprivation.

“Our ongoing attempts to work with the tenants to put a stop this behaviour were sadly unsuccessful, so obtaining the closure order was the next step to safeguard the local community.”

The tenants impacted by this order have been signposted to relevant support and housing services while the order is in place.

Commenting on the importance of reporting, PC Tompson added: “No one should ever be made to feel unsafe or worried where they live.

“I would urge anyone who is experiencing similar circumstances to report it to the police.

“Your information is vital – the more you tell us, the more we can do.”

The closure order was granted on Tuesday 24 February as a result of an investigation carried out by the Camborne Neighbourhood Police team and Cornwall Council’s ASB officer, Kay Smith.

Kay Smith commented: "Property closures are only ever undertaken as a last resort after we have exhausted all other options to try and address the ASB linked to an address.

"We need to balance out the needs of the tenants with the other nearby residents' right to a peaceful life, and in this case, this closure was the only option available to us.

"Prior to the court hearing,  I liaised not only with the police but with other agencies within Cornwall Council, such as Housing and Adult Social Care to ensure that appropriate support is being offered to anyone affected by the closure.

"This has been a great example of joint partnership working between the agencies involved."

If you are experiencing antisocial behaviour in your area, or would like to raise concerns with the police, please report them on our website. If a crime is taking place, call 999.

If you have been affected by crime, please visit victimcare-dc.org to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system. You can also call Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.