A new regional plan to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) has been launched by North Wales Police, demonstrating the force’s commitment to community safety.
Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman said: “Anti-social behaviour can have a profound effect on individuals, families and communities.
“It undermines people’s sense of safety, damages public confidence and diminishes the quality of life across our neighbourhoods.
“We understand that in order to tackle anti-social behaviour we need strong and effective partnerships. Whilst I have invested heavily in neighbourhood policing, we must work together to ensure that we deliver a meaningful service to the public of North Wales.
“The cause of anti-social behaviour is complex. Our focus cannot simply be on enforcement. We will always look towards prevention and engagement.
“I recognise that early intervention and education are critical in addressing the underlying issues and that we must work closely with our communities to deliver sustainable and long-term improvements.
“North Wales Police are committed to protecting and being visible within our communities. Our ambition is to make North Wales the safest place in the UK to live, work and visit.”
The Action Plan commits the force to ensuring there is a visible Neighbourhood Policing Team in every local area who can respond to people experiencing ASB.
The force will also publish a named, contactable officer for every neighbourhood and offer a process to contact teams directly with any concerns people may have.
Many local authorities have roles and responsibilities in tackling ASB. Partnership work with councils, housing providers and health partners will ensure a joined-up and consistent approach across the county.
The ASB Action Plan forms a key part of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s plan for fighting crime across the region.
Andrew Dunbobbin, Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales, said: “I welcome the launch of this new regional ASB Action Plan. Tackling anti‑social behaviour is a priority for communities across North Wales and forms a key part of my Plan for fighting crime across the region. The impact of ASB on victims, communities and businesses is real and long‑lasting, and people rightly expect all partners to work together to respond to it effectively.
“The plan sets out a clear and practical commitment to visibility, early intervention and strong partnership working and these are principles I – as Police and Crime Commissioner – fully support. By ensuring that every community has access to a dedicated, contactable neighbourhood policing presence, and by strengthening the links between policing, councils, housing providers and other partners, we can help ensure a more unified and effective service to the public.
“As PCC, I will continue to champion prevention, engagement and collaboration, so that people feel safer, have confidence in reporting concerns, and see meaningful action taken in their area.”
