Final month of summer crime initiative in Hyson Green hailed great success
A summer dedicated to tackling crime across city central has seen great success – with a large drop in antisocial behaviour recorded.
There’s been a 44 per cent decrease in reports compared to the same period 12 months earlier across Hyson Green.
The safer streets initiative - coordinated by the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner – ran from July to September in a bid to prevent crime and curb antisocial behaviour in the area.
Supported both by the local policing team and city council, the final month of dedicated action has seen officers conduct 72 hours of extra patrols in hotspot areas.
Results from this proactive work through September resulted in 22 stop and searches, three drug seizures, the seizure of a dangerous weapon and the issuing of 37 community protection notice warnings by a council team tackling noise complaints.
City council officers also carried out 34 hours of additional patrols, which led to 13 fixed penalty notices being issued for offences, and 675 fly-tipping investigations underway, with several cases still under active investigation and enforcement action continuing.
September in the city central area also saw the return of the student population, with officers teaming up with the city council and local universities to spread the message on crime prevention advice throughout three action days.
Personal safety, burglary prevention, and antisocial behaviour awareness were the focus as officers interacted with students living in the Lenton area.
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden said: “Hyson Green has been a real focus for us throughout the Safer Streets Summer initiative, and I’m delighted to see such positive results from this dedicated work.
“A 44 per cent drop in antisocial behaviour is no small achievement – it shows that by working closely with Nottinghamshire Police, the City Council, and the community, we can make a tangible difference to people’s lives.
“This is exactly what my Police and Crime Plan is about, visible policing, strong partnerships, and communities that feel empowered to take pride in their area. Through initiatives like Safer Streets Summer and Immediate Justice, we’re creating safer, stronger neighbourhoods across Nottinghamshire.”
Inspector Elizabeth Gaskin, of the City Central neighbourhood team, added: “Hyson Green is a lively inner-city location where we work efficiently with partners, local residents and community groups.
“The team has made huge strides to combat the unavoidable rise in crime across summer, with work encompassing a total of 254 hours of extra hotspot patrols, six action days and 15 community engagement events.
“With 58 stop and searches, 19 drug seizures, and six weapons seized overall across the three months, the safer streets initiative has proved to be a great success.
“Curbing crime and interacting with the public remains a top priority for us all year round though, and residents can still expect to see us conducting our usual patrols and proactive police work.
“To do that effectively, I continue to encourage residents to keep us informed about the issues that matter to them so we can take effective action in response.”
Councillor Corall Jenkins, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Waste and Equalities, said: “This initiative is a fantastic example of how joint working between the Council, Police and local partners can deliver real results for residents.
“The reduction in antisocial behaviour across Hyson Green shows what can be achieved through community-led enforcement, visible patrols and targeted action days.
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighbourhood, and we’ll continue working closely with the Police and partners to build on this success and ensure that progress continues throughout the year.”