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Policing priorities

  • Priority:

    Action taken:

  • Priority:

    Anti-social behaviour involving street drinkers and youths within the town centre and retail crimes at St Helens Retail park and Matalan

    Issued 10 September 2025

    Action taken:

    PSPO entered the 2nd phase with new signs being designed and new locations identified as more prominent locations. Street drinkers continue to be dealt with via PSPO legislation. Funding for fencing around church has been approved ready for works to commence

    Actioned 24 November 2025

  • Priority:

    Drug Dealing/supply mainly, ASB and Hate crimes, particular issues on Bolton Close.

    Issued 10 September 2025

    Action taken:

    HVP/Passing attention daily in prime hotspot areas . Regular reassurance visits for those dealing with repeated ASB and shoplifting.

    Partnership working with James Dunn of the Rainhill CIC to work with the youths in the town to try to bridge the gap between the youths and the police and to try to talk with them to get an understanding of why they are behaving the way they do. Also to try to provide them with diversionary activities for a long-term solution rather than just a short-term policing plan.

    Working collaboratively with St. Helens Councils Safer Communities Team to make the town a safer place for the public and the people that work within the town centre.

    Actioned 24 November 2025

  • Priority:

    Identifying and tackling the sources of ketamine into the town centre.

    Issued 12 September 2025

    Action taken:

    we have a day of action at St Helens College, (27th November) to help tackle ketamine, this is with all partners inc Council, College, YPDAAT, YOT, VIBE.

    Actioned 24 November 2025

  • Priority:

    Theft shops in the town centre.

    Issued 01 December 2025

    Action taken:

    We have seen an increase in theft shops in the town centre in the run up to the Christmas period. We have Officers from our investigations department dedicated to solving theft shop crimes, identifying offenders and bringing them to justice. We have issued and continuing to issue multiple community Protection Notices to repeat offenders.

    Actioned 08 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Anti social behaviour at Foundary wharf. People causing issues at the canal involving littering and drug misuse.

    Issued 19 December 2025

    Action taken:

    Local policing officers have regularly patrolled Foundary Wharf and the canal towpath in both uniform and plain clothes, conducting numerous stop checks where required. Due to the increased presence, there has been a reduction in the amount of litter and signs of drug use.

    Actioned 06 February 2026

  • Priority:

    The use of ketamine and associate ASB in the town centre remains a priority in this area

    Issued 03 March 2026

    Action taken:

    Officers have increased patrols in hotspot locations and are working closely with partner agencies to tackle the issue. Funding has been sought to support outreach workers and diversionary activities aimed at young people. The team has also delivered school inputs to highlight the serious health risks linked to ketamine use.
    Recent enforcement activity has led to several significant arrests, including a male youth now on bail for possession with intent to supply as enquiries continue.

    Actioned 08 May 2026

  • Priority:

    Anti-social behaviour involving street drinkers and youths within the town centre and retail crime at St Helens Retail park are current priorities for this area

    Issued 08 June 2026

    Action taken:

    No update available

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2:00PM - 4:00PM, Fri 31 July 2026

Chalon Way St. Helens

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Chalon Way St. Helens

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Chalon Way St. Helens

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