Community Protection Warnings Issued to Persistent Offenders in Southport Town Centre

AN UPDATE FROM THE SOUTHPORT TOWN CENTRE NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM

On 9th December, we shared some fantastic results achieved since the Town Centre Policing Team went live in June 2025. At the time, that included 84 arrests,156 stop searches and several civil orders which were obtained to help tackle persistent issues in the area. Since then, the figures have increased and we have further, positive updates for you.

A significant amount of Home Office funding has recently been allocated to Southport to help prevent serious violence and tackle anti social behaviour. This investment has supported a range of initiatives, including youth engagement projects, community food pantries, improved security measures, additional CCTV coverage, and the installation of defensive planters in unused doorways.

Over recent weeks, we have issued four Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) to individuals who have repeatedly caused problems in Southport Town Centre. Their behaviour has negatively affected local businesses and people visiting the town.

A CPW formally warns an individual about their conduct and sets out conditions they must follow. If these conditions are breached, a Community Protection Notice (CPN) can be issued, which carries a power of arrest.

Sixteen individuals have been issued with Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) by the courts. These orders, applied for by the Southport Local Policing Team upon conviction, include conditions designed to prevent further offending. The conditions vary depending on the nature of the offence.

We continue to work closely with the Sefton Preventative Orders Officer, to ensure offenders receive the most appropriate orders with the correct conditions attached.

We are aware of ongoing concerns regarding street drinking on Chapel Street and surrounding areas. While there is currently no alcohol free zone in Southport Town Centre, we are working with Sefton Council regarding the proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), which has recently completed its public consultation phase.

We encourage members of the public and local businesses to continue reporting incidents of anti social behaviour so we can respond effectively.

Non-emergency 101 – Emergency 999 or alternatively report online via the Merseyside police website.

If you would like to speak with us in person, the Town Centre Policing Team will be available at our next Neighbourhood Policing Surgery:

Friday 9 January 2026

The Atkinson

10:00–12:00

Email:- B.Neighbourhood.Hub.2@merseyside.police.uk

We look forward to hearing from you and continuing to work together to keep Southport safe.

Southport Town Centre Policing Team