Police are cracking down on anti-social behaviour and shoplifting as part of a 'Winter of Action' campaign this festive season.

The first official week of the campaign has led to nine arrests and 250 hours of high-visibility police work between 1-7 December,  

As a result, there has been a 20 percent reduction in crime from the same period last year. 

Inspector Jason Holmwood, from the neighbourhood policing team, said: "Through the hard work of officers and continued co-operation of local partners, we are helping to build intelligence and remove criminality from places where both the public and businesses have told us about. 

"Throughout the festive period and as part of the Winter of Action, you can expect to see plenty more officers on the streets, tackling anti-social behaviour, arresting shoplifters, and monitoring the night-time economy to ensure people enjoy themselves safely and responsibly." 

This focus on crime related to the festive period is part of a larger scheme called operation Rimini.  

On 11 December, the operation team made five arrests for retail crime, theft and court offence. They also conducted patrols in conjunction with British Transport Police. 

Since Operation Rimini's launch in 2023, more than 85 arrests have been made alongside £120,000 worth of illegal vapes being seized.

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