Thatto Heath

Drug dealing and the use of off road/quad motorcycles in and around Sutton Heath and Greenway

To tackle this issue officers have conducted a number of stop searches in the area, developed sufficient intelligence to execute a warrant at an address in Thatto Heath, whereby 2 young people were arrested for possession with intent to supply class B drugs. They have also been working in partnership with Torus Housing and council partners targeting tenants in possession of a number of off-road motorcycles, resulting in a surron bike being seized near Sherdley Road.

Drug dealing and anti-social behaviour relating to drug use continues to be a priority

Local policing officers have provided a visible presence to the area and identified a vulnerable female and problematic address. To ensure the female is safeguarded and to deter potential offenders committing crime officers have enlisted the support of a number of agencies and a re working in partnership with housing to combat this issue. They are working on developing evidence to ensure all enforcement options are considered.

Drug dealing and anti-social behaviour around the Australia Estate are a current priority for the team and Vehicle crime resulting in a number of golf clubs being stolen

Officers have carried out joint visits with Housing at problematic addresses, are gathering evidence for potential closures, and issued both verbal and written warnings. Extra patrols and attention continue in the affected areas to deter further offending.

Vehicle crime in particular theft of high value cars being stolen in the Thatto Heath area and drug dealing around the Australia Estate are a current priority for the team