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Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

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    Rebecca Thomas

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    Ian Cole

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    Emily Williams

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    Karl Jolly

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    Priority 1: Anti-Social Behaviour (General)

    You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to general anti-social behaviour affecting the community.

    Issued 01 July 2026

    Action taken:

    We will:

    - Conduct high-visibility patrols in identified key locations
    - Engage with individuals involved in anti-social behaviour and use appropriate powers to address offending
    - Work with partner agencies to provide early intervention and diversion opportunities
    - Issue Community Protection Warnings/Notices where appropriate
    - Engage with residents through community meetings, surveys, and local engagement activity to better understand concerns

    WE DID :
    Action taken:
    •Officers have conducted high-visibility patrols throughout Madeley, with particular attention given to identified hotspot locations around the town centre.
    •We have been addressing concerns relating to a rough sleeper in Madeley and are working alongside Tesco and the local Anti-Social Behaviour Team to explore appropriate civil interventions, including a Community Protection Notice Warning (CPNW).
    •We continue to work with partner agencies to identify early intervention opportunities and provide support and diversionary activities where appropriate.
    •Regular community engagement surgeries have been held, giving residents the opportunity to raise concerns directly with local officers and discuss ongoing issues affecting the area.

    Actioned 01 August 2026

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    Priority 2: Drug Taking / Drug Use

    You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing concerns relating to drug use and its impact on the local community.

    Issued 01 July 2026

    Action taken:

    We will:

    - Conduct targeted patrols in areas identified as key for drug-related activity
    - Gather intelligence to identify individuals involved in drug use and associated criminality
    - Work with partner agencies to address vulnerability and provide support pathways where appropriate
    - Take positive action against offenders, including stop searches where grounds exist
    - Engage with the community to encourage reporting and sharing of information

    WE DID:
    Action taken:
    •Targeted patrols have been conducted throughout Madeley in response to intelligence and community concerns.
    •Intelligence relating to drug use and associated activity has been gathered, developed, and actioned by local officers.
    •We continue to work proactively to identify offenders, disrupt criminal activity, and address locations linked to drug-related concerns.

    Actioned 01 August 2026

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    Priority 3: Nuisance Motorbikes

    You said: This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on resident feedback, crime data, and ongoing local concerns regarding the use of off-road bikes and nuisance riding in public spaces.

    Issued 01 July 2026

    Action taken:

    We will:

    - Conduct targeted patrols in key areas identified through intelligence and community reports
    - Use powers to seize vehicles being used illegally under Section 59 and related legislation
    - Work with partner agencies and landowners to identify access points and reduce opportunities for illegal riding
    - Gather intelligence and identify repeat offenders
    - Engage with the community to encourage reporting of incidents and sharing of information

    WE DID:

    Action taken:
    •Targeted patrols have been carried out in key locations, including Rough Park and Woodside, where reports of nuisance motorbike activity have been received.
    •CCTV opportunities have been explored, and images of suspected riders have been obtained to assist with identification and enforcement activity.
    •Local officers are working in support of Operation Spree, a dedicated initiative aimed at tackling the illegal use of off-road bikes and nuisance vehicles within the area.
    •Further enforcement and intelligence-led activity is being planned to identify offenders and reduce the impact of nuisance riding on local communities.

    Actioned 01 August 2026

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