Colchester City Council is proud to highlight the work carried out during Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, which took place from 18 to 24 November. The council’s Neighbourhood Wardens, in partnership with Essex Police and other partners such as Outreach, worked together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our residents while addressing antisocial behaviour throughout the city.
This week’s activities demonstrated the council’s commitment to tackling ASB, supporting vulnerable individuals, and fostering a safe and welcoming environment in Colchester. Key highlights from ASB Awareness Week include:
Joint patrols with Essex Police, successfully identifying a wanted individual, who was rough sleeping, for a break-in at Claydons, leading to an arrest.
A knife was found by the steps of Vineyard Street car park and handed over to the police for further investigation.
Over 70 interactions with street drinkers and beggars, focusing on education, welfare support, and dispersal where appropriate.
Six homeless individuals were checked, supported, referred to services, signposted for further help, and moved on when necessary.
During a night-time economy homeless count in collaboration with Outreach, seven individuals with no fixed address were engaged, including three previously unknown to the council and Outreach.
15 graffiti tags and three large offensive graffiti pieces were removed.
Two suspected abandoned vehicles were located, with notices left and subsequently removed by the owners.
Cllr Natalie Sommers, Portfolio Holder for Communities, Heritage and Public Protection, said: “Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week has shone a light on the fantastic work being done every day to make Colchester a better place for everyone.
“Our wardens, who patrol our streets every day, working closely with the police and partners, have achieved significant results in addressing antisocial behaviour and supporting vulnerable individuals. We remain committed to building a city that’s safe and welcoming for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.”
Colchester City Council thanks everyone involved for their hard work. If you experience any antisocial behaviour, you can report it online here or contact the Police on 999 for emergencies, or 101 for non-emergencies.
