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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti Social Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. It has been another busy week for the Town Centre Stevenage Neighbourhood Policing Team. There has been a large number of arrests, seizures and community events that I would like to share with you with more to come in the future.
A report of a fight at Starbucks in Stevenage town centre was made on the 17th of April. Upon Police attendance, a man was arrested for affray and drunk and disorderly. He was released on police bail whilst further enquiries are conducted.
Police also attended the town centre following a report that a male was breaching his Community Protection Notice. The man was located and arrested him for the breach. He was further arrested for criminal damage. The man has been bailed whilst further enquiries are being made.
Two people were arrested and charged in connection to thefts from a shop in Stevenage.
Charlotte Oakley, aged 39, of The Wades, Hatfield has been charged with thefts from Next at 9 Yards on Monday the 20th of April, Friday the 17th of April and Thursday the 16th of April.
David Peters, aged 46, of Wisden Road, Stevenage has been charged with theft from Next at 9 Yards on Thursday the 16th of April and handling stolen goods on Monday the 20th of April.
Both are due to appear in court for the matters.
A male was arrested at Lister Hospital on suspicion of common assault, assault occasioning in actual bodily harm and S4 racially aggravated public order after reports surrounding an altercation. The man was bailed whilst further enquiries are made.
A Stevenage man has been jailed having pleaded guilty to six thefts from shops in the town.
Dean Jeffery, aged 45, of no fixed abode, was charged with the thefts which occurred between the 22nd of February 2026 to the 2nd of April 2026. He appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on Monday 13th of April where he was jailed for eight weeks and ordered to pay compensation.
The Stevenage Neighbourhood Policing Team hosted a bike marking event at Stevenage Leisure Centre last week. Members of the public had their pedal bikes added to the National Bike Register. Bike marking is important as it allows Police to reunite stolen cycles to their owners in a timely manner and with ease. If you have a pedal cycle and would like to add it to the National Bike Register, come down to one of our future bike marking events and cycle with confidence.
As a part of Operation Scootherts, two e-scooters have been seized, both riders were reported for no insurance and will be attending court for the offences. That’s two more e-scooters for the crusher. If you own a e-scooter, please remember that they are illegal to use on public roads, pavements and cycle lanes in Herts, and are only legal on private land with the owner’s permission.
Safety warning for young people and parents in relation to abandoned buildings in Stevenage.
Following recent reports, Police are warning children to stay out of abandoned and derelict buildings in Stevenage Town Centre
While these places may look exciting, entering them is illegal but also extremely dangerous and unpredictable.
Hidden risks include collapsing floors and staircases, broken glass, exposes wiring, unsafe roofs, hazardous materials such as asbestos and the risk of becoming trapped. Serious injuries can happen in seconds.
Parents are encouraged to talk openly with children about these dangers, know where they are spending their time and report unsecure buildings to their local authorities.
A youth was arrested for going equipped when entering one of these abandoned buildings by police on the 15th of April. A crowbar had been used to pry open one of the doors of an abandoned building, causing damage. This child may now face a criminal record which could hinder their future. It is important that children do not continue in this dangerous behaviour as they may face similar consequences.
 Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area. The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. These include: - civil injunctions.
- criminal behaviour orders.
- public spaces protection orders.
- community protection notices.
- dispersal powers.
- closure powers.
The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.herts.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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