Workington Central

Youth related crime and anti-social behaviour around Workington Town Centre

The original issue date of the priority was 1st July 2025. This priority is to be continued as a result of recent Community Surveys, calls for service and information received from the local community/businesses/partner agencies directly to NPT Officers.

Ongoing liaison with local businesses, providing crime prevention advice, reassurance and to identify the main offenders

Drop ins at the local library to speak with local residents about any issues.

Officers continue to patrol the Town Centre addressing anti-social behaviour and proactively dealing with those responsible

WE DID:
On 11th August 2025 NPT Officer conducted a Retail Operation in the town centre consisting of hi-visibility patrols, a number of stop searches and engaging with local businesses.

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On 12th August 2025 a male was arrested for Drunk and Disorderly in the Peter Street area and charged to court

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Conducted proactive and hi-visibility patrols in the areas at prevalent times.

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Use of dispersal powers to remove perpetrators of ASB from Workington Town centre during periods of increased disorder

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Engagement with local media around the recent increases in ASB in Workington - notably BBC Look North, Times and Star.

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Assisted in setting up Workington Pub watch Scheme with landlords and partner agencies to reduce alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour.

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Ongoing engagement with Landlords of licensed premises and partner agencies to incorporate both preventative measures and enforcement tools to address issues in the community. The scheme is to enable members to communicate with each other about suspicious behaviour and those engaging in violent behaviour or ongoing incidents.

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Since January 2026, 10 youths identified as being involved in persistent ASB within the town centre have been referred to intervention programs to address their behaviours

We continue to appeal to anyone who is interested in taking part in this scheme to make contact with Allerdale Neighbourhood policing team for further information.

Shoplifting and offences in Workington Town Centre

The original issue date of the priority was 1st June 2025. This priority is to be continued as a result of recent Community Surveys, calls for service and information received from the local community/businesses/partner agencies directly to NPT Officers.

Ongoing liaison with local businesses, providing crime prevention advice, reassurance and to identify the main offenders

Drop ins at the local library to speak with local residents about any issues.

Officers continue to patrol the Town Centre addressing anti-social behaviour and proactively dealing with those responsible

WE DID:
On 11th August 2025 NPT Officer conducted a Retail Operation in the town centre consisting of hi-visibility patrols, a number of stop searches and engaging with local businesses.

WE DID
Conducted a Retail Business drop in day on 3rd December and visited local retailers encouraging them to report incidents of crime and disorder, and to sign up to the local Schemelink system to reduce incidents of retail theft.

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Criminal Behaviour Orders obtained on 3 individuals between January and March 2026 to prevent them from entering stores in Workington to reduce shoplifting offences.

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Obtained a CBO for on Stacy Peet in April 2026 preventing him from entering around 25 stores in Workington to prevent shoplifting offences

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Obtained a CBO for on Alan Kendrick in May 2026 preventing him from entering around 25 stores in Workington to prevent shoplifting offences

WE DID:
Conducted proactive and hi-visibility patrols in the areas at prevalent times.