Peace restored in local Plymouth community after nuisance property boarded up

An address that caused repeated havoc within the local community of Plymouth has now been shut for three months in an effort to put a stop to antisocial behaviour (ASB).

The residential property, located on Hamaoze Avenue, had been reported to the police for noise disturbances, people visiting the address at all hours of the day, suspected drug dealing and drug taking in and around the address.

A full closure order was served on Thursday 9 April following an investigation into the reports, meaning it will now be an offence for anyone to enter the property for three months.

PC Sara Millett and PC Tash Wigfield supported with the investigation. They said: “We never take the decision to obtain a closure order lightly. But in this case, the address had been the source for continuous ASB incidents that were having a real negative impact on the wellbeing and livelihoods of people living nearby.

“No one’s quality of life should be impacted because of ASB happening in the area they live – that’s why it was important for us to take action to safeguard the local community.”

Commenting on the importance of sharing information with the police, they said: “Reporting is key in situations like this - we wouldn’t have been able to achieve this outcome if people hadn’t told us about what was going on.  

“Thank you to everyone who shared information with us. You really helped paint a picture of the repeated ASB happening in and around the address.”

The tenant impacted by this order has been signposted to relevant support services whilst the order is in place.

“If you’re experiencing something similar, please report it to us. We’re listening and taking action to keep you and our communities safe.”

The order was secured as a result of an investigation carried out by the St Budeaux and Barne Barton neighbourhood police team and Plymouth City Councils Community Connections team.

Report ASB online here: Report antisocial behaviour | Devon & Cornwall Police, or call 101. In an emergency, 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.

Published 10 April 2026.