West Bridgford has seen a small amount of anti-social behaviour recently.
Problem-solving police officers’ work contributed to reports of antisocial behaviour dropping by 90 per cent around the town centre in West Bridgford
Recent incidents include damage to a new park, shop staff reporting youths climbing on roofs, and vandalism at the public toilets in Bridgford Park.
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Police have issued 11 community resolutions to young people linked to these problems. Five received written warnings, three took part in education sessions, and all were required to join local community projects such as volunteering, sports programmes, or environmental work.
Some shop staff said issues have reduced since CCTV cameras were installed last winter, though thefts and vandalism remain concerns.
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Police said the community resolutions are intended to hold young people accountable while avoiding criminalisation.
A spokesperson confirmed that those involved were identified through CCTV, officer patrols, school contacts and local inquiries.
Councillor Jonathan Wheeler ( Gamston ) Portfolio Holder for Leisure & Wellbeing, ICT & Member Development on Rushcliffe Borough Council said:
“It’s generally low-level nuisance, but because there is so little crime in West Bridgford, it stands out. Many of the young people don’t even live here.”
“The police in West Bridgford act quickly to prevent escalation. The message is that parks are for everyone to enjoy, but they must be respected.”
A police Prevention Hub, operating since 2023 has subject matter experts to help deliver and coordinate problem-solving activity on the frontline and give appropriate direction to support local teams to find long-term solutions that make a difference to our communities.
Chief Inspector Steven O’Neill, of the Prevention Hub, said: “The aims of the hub align with the national policing prevention strategy – fewer victims, fewer offences, and less demand on policing, achieved by addressing underlying causes and using partnership-oriented problem-solving and evidence-based policing.
“By being proactive to prevent crime, we are reducing demand on officers who have not had to repeatedly attend the same incidents and can instead focus their efforts on other priorities.
“This helps to ensure officers are tackling areas of concern, with proactive hotspot policing to keep our communities safe.
“There are countless examples of fantastic collaborative work between our Prevention Hub and other local policing teams, working closely with residents and businesses, which have helped ensure areas have seen a reduction in criminal activity as well as deterring crime.
“Prevention Hub staff – including problem-solving coordinators, analysts, designing out crime officers, and crime prevention officers – will also be a key part of the force’s work to prevent and reduce issues, such as antisocial behaviour, in our city and county over the summer holidays.
“I would urge members of the public to please report all instances of antisocial behaviour to Nottinghamshire Police as this helps our teams to identify areas of concern and allows officers to attend incidents at the earliest opportunity.”
• Rushcliffe: Police inspector updates the community – August 2025
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