Blackbrook

Drug dealing Ashurst Drive and aggressive begging nearby shops

Officers have conducted high visible patrols in the area and identified a male begging aggressively at the location and issued him with a community protection warning notice to deter future behaviour. Intelligence development and partnership working is ongoing in relation to drug dealing in the area.

Drug dealing the Blackbrook area remains a priority

Following the recent force restructure and the arrival of new officers at Newton‑le‑Willows station, neighbourhood staff have focused on understanding the scale of drug‑related issues in Blackbrook. Early work has centred on intelligence gathering, with officers carrying out targeted patrols, noting hotspots, and recording information on suspected activity.
Officers have engaged with residents, businesses, and partners to build local knowledge and encourage reporting. Initial partnership work with housing and local authority teams has helped identify key addresses and vulnerable individuals.

Anti-social behaviour Ashurst Drive is a current priority in the area