Closure Order issued on Baldock Property

Hello Resident

I just wanted to update you with some local Baldock Policing news.

A property in Baldock is off limits after police and partners successfully secured a full closure order in response to ongoing anti-social behaviour.

The Letchworth & Baldock Neighbourhood Policing Team has worked alongside our Community Safety Unit and partners at Settle Housing to secure the order after significant and ongoing disruption to the local community.

The property on London Road had been repeatedly identified by neighbours and officers as having a large negative impact on the area. The tenant was first issued with a Community Protection Warning, which was quickly breached and escalated to a Community Protection Notice.

Despite this, the tenant went on to commit more than 35 breaches, alongside being arrested for several other offences. Police prosecuted these breaches, and last week, the case was taken to court where a full closure order was granted. The prosecutions of the breaches at court were integral part of the case.

No one can enter the address for three months, giving the community much‑needed respite from the ongoing anti‑social behaviour. During this time, Settle Housing will be applying to court to revoke the tenancy permanently.

We know how distressing persistent anti‑social behaviour can be, and we’re committed to taking robust action to protect our communities.

Any behaviour that has a negative impact on the Baldock community will be dealt with robustly using our anti-social behaviour powers. I am grateful for the support of the local community to bringing this address to our attendance and supporting to evidence issues to court. If you are experiencing issues near your home such as frequent comings and goings, excessive noise, drug use or related activity or behaviour that makes you feel unsafe please report it to us. Your information helps us take action.

I hope this shows our dedication to dealing with anti-social behaviour in Baldock.

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101.

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

In an emergency, always call 999.

Thank you for your ongoing support,
PC 1706 Sam Durham