Waterfront South

We are responding to community concerns linked to a range of anti-social behaviour linked to youth groups across a number of locations across the ward.

We continue to work closely with partner organisations to address ongoing issues in the area.
Neighbourhood officers regularly patrol the area and engage with businesses, residents, and community representatives. These conversations help us understand local concerns, respond effectively to issues, and gather valuable information to support our work.
We have carried out a number of proactive operations, using both plain-clothed officers and high-visibility patrols to target criminality and anti-social behaviour. Several Community Protection Notices and Community Protection Orders have also been issued to individuals whose behaviour was having a negative impact on the community.
Throughout the summer holidays, we have implemented a dedicated policing and disruption plan to tackle seasonal increases in anti-social behaviour. This has included enhanced foot patrols, increased officer visibility, and greater engagement with businesses, residents, and visitors across the city centre.
We have worked closely with Liverpool City Council to support the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), providing evidence to assist the application process. The PSPO is now in place and is being actively enforced by police officers and PCSOs. Since its introduction, officers have taken robust action against those who fail to comply, including directing individuals away from the area and reporting breaches to the council for further enforcement action.
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is a legal measure used to address persistent anti-social behaviour within designated public areas, helping to ensure these spaces remain safe, welcoming, and accessible for everyone.
We continue to work with Liverpool City Council to highlight the importance of the PSPO, especially as we approach the busy summer months.
As the summer holiday period continues, we remain committed to working alongside Liverpool City Council to promote awareness of the PSPO and provide reassurance to residents, businesses, and visitors.
Following incidents involving youth violence three Section 60 stop and search power have been authorised in July. Additional officers from the Matrix Team were deployed to provide extra support and reassurance. Section 60 allows officers to stop and search people without specific suspicion when serious violence is expected. A total of 84 people were searched under these authorities and eight arrests made for a variety of offences.
Neighbourhood officers are patrolling the area working closely with officers from the North West Marine Policing Unit also playing a key visible presence on the Waterfront Dock system and River Mersey during peak times when incidents are more likely. They will remain visible and deal quickly with 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 Admiral Street Police Station or St Anne Street Police Station.