Easter weekend dispersal order in place in Basingstoke
Additional police powers are in place in response to recent reports of trouble
Basingstoke town centre will be a no-go zone for anyone who wants to cause trouble this weekend.
Police have given themselves special powers to tackle youth-related anti-social behaviour until mid-afternoon on Monday 21st April 2025.
The measure follows officers implementing a dispersal order in the town centre last weekend following recent reports of anti-social behaviour
A total of four people were either ordered to leave the town centre, or taken to their home address, under the terms of the dispersal order.
asingstoke’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, alongside our response and criminal investigation colleagues, have been working hard to address ASB and criminality in the town centre, and dispersal orders are just one of the tactics available to tackle these issues.
Officers will be patrolling throughout weekend and anyone with any questions, information or concerns is asked to approach patrolling officers or call us on 101.
Basingstoke Town Inspector, Charlie Ilderton, said: “We are continuing to take all reports of anti-social behaviour extremely seriously which is why we have implemented more dispersal orders.
“We know that anti-social behaviour and any associated criminality can make life miserable for local residents and businesses. We will not tolerate this and are determined to put a stop to it and target the individuals involved.
“If you have witnessed or been affected by anti-social behaviour in the area, please continue to report it to police, so we can target our patrols and take further proactive action.”