Police reveal results of crackdown on crime and anti social behaviour in Millfield area of Peterborough
It took place over 18 days across late November and into December
Last updated 17th Dec 2024
An 18 day crackdown on crime and anti social behaviour in the Millfield area of Peterborough has resulted in 3 arrests, alcohol confiscated in banned areas and 68 penalty notices for obstructive parking.
The arrests were for beaching a criminal behaviour order and outraging public decency, sexual and public order offences and supplying drugs.
Police revealed there were:
Fixed penalty notices were issued relating to parking
17\5 hours of high-vis and plain-clothed patrols were completed
The Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering Millfield was enforced on eight occasions – confiscating alcohol and moving people on from the area.
Five stop-searches and one vehicle search were conducted – one was positive, and the man has been reported for being in possession of class A drugs.
6\8 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) were issued to vehicles parked obstructively.
Visits to licenced premises where Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) have previously been issued around the supply of alcohol to those known to be contributing to the ASB in the area.
Evidence was collected for an ASB injunction application.
Issued a CPW in relation to a neighbour dispute.
I hope this work shows the community that we are committed to tackling their concerns
Rescued a dog that was on the loose in Occupation Park and took it to the local vets.
Police also held a number of community engagement events.
Sergeant Sarah Phillips, from the eastern NPT, said: “The aim for this period of focus was for us to concentrate on issues that have been highlighted as a concern by the community and allowed us to carry out a range of tactics.”
“This work has been carried out as part of ‘Alliance’ which is a campaign to regenerate Millfield by tackling criminality in the area in a bid to make it an all-round better place for the community.
“It involves us using a variety of targeted operations and policing tactics by working with partner agencies and residents in the area to reduce the levels of organised criminality.
“I hope this work shows the community that we are committed to tackling their concerns and urge them to continue reporting any issues to us so we can continue this work.”