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.
Officers are regularly out on patrol, speaking with residents, business owners, and community leaders. This helps us understand local concerns, deal with problems, and gather important information.
We have carried out several proactive operations, using both plain clothes officers and high-visibility patrols. We have also issued a number of Community Protection Notices and Orders to individuals causing problems, helping to reduce their impact.
Ahead of the May half-term holidays, when anti-social behaviour usually increases, we put a disruption plan in place. This included more foot patrols, increased police visibility, and more engagement with businesses and visitors in the city centre.
We 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 across the area.
Since it was introduced, officers have taken strong action against those who break the rules. This has included dealing with offenders, removing them from the area, and reporting them to the council as part of joint enforcement work.
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is a legal tool used to tackle ongoing anti-social behaviour in certain public areas. It helps ensure these spaces are safe and enjoyable for everyone.
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 provide extra support and reassurance. Section 60 allows officers to stop and search people without specific suspicion when serious violence is expected.
We continue to work with Liverpool City Council to highlight the importance of the PSPO, especially as we approach the busy summer months.
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.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, along with the North West Underwater Search and Marine Unit, have also carried out visible boat patrols along the waterfront and docks, providing extra reassurance. These patrols will continue through May and beyond.
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.