Closure orders secured on properties causing nuisance in Kingsteignton

Closure orders have been granted on two properties in Kingsteignton following reports of ongoing nuisance behaviour which was causing concerns within the local community.

Closure orders have been granted on two properties in Kingsteignton following reports of ongoing nuisance behaviour which was causing concerns within the local community.

Police received reports from the public in relation to suspected drug misuse at the addresses, as well as antisocial behaviour (ASB), violence and general disorder inside and outside both properties.

The neighbourhood policing team in Kingsteignton worked alongside local partners to obtain the orders, which were granted on Wednesday 12 February and Thursday 13 February at Newton Abbot Magistrates Court. 

Closure orders aim to prevent ASB and crime from taking place within and around specific addresses.

One property was served with a partial closure order, allowing only named residents to enter the property. The other address received a full closure order, preventing anyone from entering the property.

Both orders will remain in place for three months.

Tenants affected by the closure orders have been signposted to partner agencies while the order is in place and supportive intervention provided to ensure future safeguarding and crime prevention.

Police Inspector James Johnson from Devon & Cornwall Police, said: “Granting closure orders is not a decision that is taken lightly. The first thing we do is engage with residents to stop criminal behaviour from happening in the first place. If this isn’t successful, we have to look at other options to tackle the issue, such as closure orders.

“We know this isn’t a long-term solution, but it’s an effective step in the right direction. To prevent disorder from reoccurring, our officers and partner agencies will continue to engage with the tenants to address the long-term issues surrounding the properties.

“Thank you to everyone who came forward to report information to us; we wouldn’t have been able to achieve this result without your input.

“We would also like to reassure local residents who may be experiencing similar problems, that any behaviour which causes you alarm, distress or has a detrimental impact on the safety of our community will not be tolerated.

“I would like to encourage the public to continue to report crime to us. We are listening to your concerns and taking action against people who are causing harm within our community.”

If you are experiencing antisocial behaviour in your area, or would like to raise concerns with the police, please report them on our website. If a crime is taking place, call 999.

If you have been affected by crime, please visit victimcare-dc.org to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system. You can also call Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.

The closure orders were granted following information collected from the local Police and Communities Together Survey (PACT Survey). The police worked in collaboration with local partners to achieve this result, including Teignbridge Council, Environmental Health, Teign Housing, Social Services, RSPCA and educational services.