City Centre South

We are responding to community concerns linked to a range of anti-social behaviour linked to youth groups and members of the street community across the ward. The main number of reports over the last month have been around the areas of Ropewalks and Hanover Street.

We continue to work closely with partner organisations to deal with ongoing issues in the area.
Officers regularly patrol the neighbourhood and speak with business owners, residents, and community leaders. This helps us better understand local concerns, respond to issues, and gather important information.
We have carried out a number of proactive operations, with officers working both in plain clothes and on high-visibility patrols. We have also issued several Community Protection Notices and Orders to individuals causing problems, helping to reduce their impact on the area.
Ahead of the May half-term holidays, when anti-social behaviour usually increases, we introduced a dedicated disruption plan. This included more foot patrols, greater police visibility, and increased engagement with businesses and visitors in the city centre.
We have provided evidence to Liverpool City Council to support a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). This has now been approved and is being actively enforced by police officers and PCSOs. Since it was introduced, officers have taken firm action against those who break the rules, including removing individuals from the area and reporting breaches to the council.
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is a legal measure used to deal with ongoing anti-social behaviour in specific public areas. It is designed to ensure these spaces can be used safely and without disruption.
Following incidents involving youth violence and two knife-related offences, a Section 60 stop and search power was authorised. Additional officers from the Matrix Team were deployed to support this. Section 60 allows officers to stop and search people without specific grounds when serious violence is expected or there is a risk of weapons being carried.
We continue to work with Liverpool City Council to highlight the importance of the PSPO, especially as we approach the busy summer period, to help reassure residents and local businesses.
Neighbourhood officers are now patrolling the area during peak times when incidents are more likely. They will remain visible and respond quickly to any issues.
Working with the council, we have also cleared overgrown vegetation on the city centre side of Leeds Street. This area had been used to hide drug use, and its removal has helped reduce this activity.
In addition, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, along with the North West Underwater Search and Marine Unit, have been carrying out visible boat patrols along the waterfront and docks. These patrols provide extra reassurance, and further activity is planned.
We encourage all members of the public to report incidents by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency. You can also report online or visit your local enquiry office at Admiral Street Police Station or St Anne Street Police Station.

We are responding to community concerns linked to drug activity in several areas of the ward, particularly around the area of Ropewalks during the Night Time Economy and weekend periods.

We are continuing to work closely with partner organisations to tackle this issue together.
Officers regularly engage with the public while on patrol and speak with local businesses and community leaders. This helps us understand concerns, gather information, and find effective solutions.
We are also working with late-night venues and the wider hospitality sector to gather evidence. This supports targeted policing and allows us to take action against those responsible for committing offences. We will continue this work through ongoing engagement and by attending Pubwatch meetings, which take place on the first Tuesday of each month at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool City Centre.
We have carried out several proactive operations in the area, using both plain clothes officers and high-visibility patrols. As part of this work, a number of Community Protection Notices and Orders have been issued to individuals to reduce their impact on the area.
We have also provided evidence to Liverpool City Council to support the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). This has now been approved and is being enforced by police officers and PCSOs.
We will continue working closely with the council to enforce the PSPO, especially during the busy summer months, to provide reassurance to residents and local businesses.
Neighbourhood officers will remain visible in the area, particularly during peak times when incidents are more likely, and will respond proactively to any issues.
Members of the public are encouraged to report incidents by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency. Reports can also be made online or in person at local enquiry offices at Admiral Street or St Anne Street Police Station.