Gunton, Oulton and Lothingland

To tackle the issue of retail theft within our town centres and retail parks and to work with partner organisations to reduce the risk of re-offending. (This priority remains unchanged).

Police have conducted pro-active patrols of the Town centres and retail parks.
Police have liaised with local retailers to prevent future offending.
Positive action has been of those identified as being responsible.
Preventive orders will be applied to those who are repeat offenders.
Police have supported stores who have issued banning notices.

To tackle the issue of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) that has been reported in the North Quay retail park and Station Square area of Lowesoft.

Police have conducted pro-active patrols of the Town centres and retail parks.
Police dispersal powers have been utilised.
Various individuals have been arrested and remain on bail for criminal offences.

To target those that supply drugs and exploit others for financial gain.

Information and intelligence is reviewed and acted upon where necessary.
Police have executed warrants where its believed drugs are being used, stored, sold.
Police are liaising with local schools and providing educational inputs to students around the issue of drugs and exploitation.
Vehicles used to supply and transport drugs have been targeted and searched.
E-scooters used to supply drugs around our communities have been seized.