Batchley and Central

Issue: Anti-Social Behaviour

This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community feedback, crime data and engagements with partners.

We will:
-Deal robustly with any persons committing anti-social behaviour, working together with our partners and making use of available legislation.
-Ensure Officers are regularly visible in areas of concern & ASB hotspots, such as the Batchley pond & surrounding businesses.

We did - September 2026:
-Mobile surgeries on the patch.
-Regular Hotspot patrols around Smallwood & engagement with the businesses on the Trafford retail park.

Issue: Shop Thefts

This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community feedback, crime data and engagements with partners.

We will:
-Deal robustly with shoplifting in the local area, and target repeat offenders so that local businesses can have trust and confidence in their Police service.

We did - September 2026:
-Prolific shoplifter who targeted numerous local businesses charged with 19+ offences.
-Proactive patrols & engagement with local businesses incl. Trafford Retail Park.

Issue: Drug use & supply

This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community feedback, crime data and engagement with partners.

We will:
-Deal proactively with drug use & supply in Batchley & Central, with a particular focus on working with partners to address the root causes of drug use in the community.

We did - September 2026:
-Enforcement activity targeting the importation of drugs
-Targeted patrols building up intelligence and collaborative work with local authority and housing sector.