Birchfield

Particularly around school holiday's there are increased reports of ASB around Upton Rocks Park. A spate of vehicle crime was also identified in Birchfield, whereby a suspect was entering insecure vehicles and stealing items left within the vehicle.

High Visibility patrols have continued throughout the area. Officers have also been in attendance in plain clothes, whereby a number of stop searches have been conducted. Partnership working with Halton Borough Council has resulted in identifying individuals responsible for the ASB. Many of the individuals identified have been referred into the ASB pathway.
In relation to the increase in vehicle crime, extensive CCTV enquiries resulted in an offender being identified. He was arrested and charged with multiple theft offences and vehicle interference.