A property in Hemel Hempstead linked to persistent crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) is now off limits after police secured a full closure order.
The Dacorum Community Safety Unit (CSU) took action following numerous complaints about drug use, ASB and noise nuisance at the address in Iveagh Court.
Ten crime reports were also linked to the property over an eight-month period.
The CSU worked closely with officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), as well as the housing association and Dacorum Borough Council, to gather evidence of the behaviour, which was having a profoundly detrimental effect on the local community.
As a result, a closure order was granted at St Albans Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 4, under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014. This prevents anyone from entering the address for three months. Anyone who breaches the terms of the order could face arrest and a fine, imprisonment or both.
Community Safety Sergeant Christopher Bignell said: “Removing someone from their home is always a last resort. Sadly, despite several offers of support and attempts to encourage the resident to change their behaviour, it persisted and we had no choice but to seek this order to provide some much-needed respite for others living in the area.
“I hope it reassures people that we do take action in these circumstances.
“If you have information about crime and ASB in your neighbourhood, please don’t hesitate to report it to us. Every call is taken seriously and helps us to build up the evidence we need to take action.”
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