Anti-Social Behaviour

Byron Crescent property closed due to drug-related anti-social behaviour

A property on Byron Crescent that was linked to drug crime and anti-social behaviour has been the subject of a three-month closure order...

Operation Soapbox – giving a platform to Bedford’s young people

Operation Soapbox, a platform for young people to air their views and share solutions to issues that affect them, is taking place at McDonalds in Bedford...

Shadow minister visits Bedford to hear about impact of police cuts

Louise Haigh, shadow minister of state for policing, visited Bedford this morning and joined Mohammad Yasin MP to hear from local people about the impact...

Four arrested after anti-social bikers cause mayhem throughout the Borough

Four bikers - one just 18 - have been arrested following a rampage around Bedford which saw dozens of members of the public frightened for their lives...

Riverside benches moved ‘thanks’ to anti-social behaviour

Bedford Borough Council say they've been forced to move four benches on a bank of the River Great Ouse after complaints they had attracted criminal activity and anti-social...

Persistent beggar banned from Bedford town centre

A persistent and intimidating beggar has been banned for three years from entering Bedford Town centre after she repeatedly caused nuisance in the town.

Midland Road shop keeps alcohol licence despite selling to children

A shop in an area of Bedford, described as "rife with anti social behaviour and drunks fighting in the street" has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite being found selling...

Police serve ‘ASBO’ on Upton Court property

Bedfordshire Police have issued a three-month closure order on a property in Upton Court, Bedford following a hearing at Luton Magistrate’s Court earlier today. Officers in the...

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