Littlehampton community wardens monthly report March 2023

This report sets out key achievements and activity of the Littlehampton Community Wardens during March 2023. It is set out by town council wards to provide a comparable summary of community engagement.

Community feedback:

“I am the business owner of ….. shop in Littlehampton, unfortunately in the early hours of Thursday morning I had my shop window smashed. When I arrived at my place of work, within 5 minutes one of your employees James Riggs arrived and I would like to commend him for his help, advice, and support that he provided through this stressful time. The following day he visited my place of work to follow up on what was happening and to see how I was doing. It is very reassuring that James and other employees are involved in the local community and the welfare of business owners.” Local town centre business owner
“I thought I would drop you a quick line to say how pleasant it has been to work with James C this week, he clearly knows his job and his cliental well. James has been a great help to me with a few jobs and people I had to deal with as well as being able to answer my questions on the phone and connecting me to the right people when needed when I was at a very violent incident. It is also obvious when I have been patrolling in the town and Wick that people are well aware of who he is and what his job entails.
I believe in credit where credit is due you have a great team who have become an asset to Littlehampton and providing us with useful information.” Arun Neighbourhood Policing Team, PCSO

Your team:

Jamie Riggs

james.riggs@arun.gov.uk
07385 412091

Michelle Killick

michelle.killick@arun.gov.uk
07835 412092

James Colacicco

james.colacicco@arun.gov.uk
07385 412090

Beach ward

Foot patrol hours: 25

ASB incidents: 8

PSPO interventions: 0

Cycling/e-scooter warnings: 2

Police reports made: 0

Environmental reports: 3

Community events: 0

Safeguarding: 0

significant gathering of youths in Mewsbrook Park on teacher strike days in the middle of the month. Damage caused to fencing adjoining convalescent home, with reports that park users were feeling intimidated due to presence of large numbers. Community Wardens acted as first responders to reduce impact of behaviour, and liaison with Police and ASB team.
Regular patrols of the park undertaken for the rest of the month to provide reassurance, and to deal with anti-social behaviour taking place

Brookfield ward

Foot patrol hours: 16

ASB incidents: 2

PSPO interventions: 0

Cycling/e-scooter warnings: 0

Police reports made: 1

Environmental reports: 1

Community events: 1

Safeguarding: 0

attendance at the Annual Town Meeting and Merit Awards where the team gave a presentation about their role. The team were delighted to be included in this event, and to hear more about the incredible achievements amongst our community
abandoned and damaged vehicle at Southfields Rec. again reported to Operation Crackdown
general engagement with members of the public during patrols of Brookfield Park to hear of any issues they are experiencing. Overall, people commented that there was nothing of note to report

Courtwick with Toddington ward

Foot patrol hours: 4

ASB incidents: 3

PSPO interventions: 0

Cycling/e-scooter warnings: 0

Police reports made: 0

Environmental reports: 1

Community events: 0

Safeguarding: 0

Community Warden drop-in event held at Morrisons on 23rd March. Public engagement and fielding question about a host of community based issues, including littering around the area, and some dangerous trees.
These events take place on the last Thursday of every month, and residents are encouraged to come along and report any community safety issues, and to find out more about the Community Wardens
response to report of youths damaging a private residence’s fence to access the Worthing Road allotments. Patrols undertaken at various times to engage with young people and deter

River ward

Foot patrol hours: 146

ASB incidents: 22

PSPO interventions: 1

Cycling/e-scooter warnings: 7

Police reports made: 2

Environmental reports: 17

Community events: 0

Safeguarding: 6

regular patrols of the area around the town square and Harbour lights café to deter anti-social behaviour
action taken by the team to address youths accessing the rooftops of shops, via the rear of Costa. Engagement with business, removal of debris seen, and assistance given to ASB team to identify individuals
noted small paring knives on sale on a market stall, so engaged with market organiser and stall holder, due to concerns about how accessible the display was to passers-by. Stall holder very receptive to the observation and made arrangements to remove and advertise for sale without being easily picked up
following complaints about the number of discarded cigarettes are being left on the High Street, officers have undertaken litter picks to remove at soonest opportunity. ‘Butt buddies’ distributed to pubs and cafes for customers to encourage correct disposal of cigarettes. Contact made with Biffa and arrangement made for regular litter pick-up to tackle this issue
team have noted a general increase in littering and broken glass being found in the town centre. This has been raised with Cleansing at Arun DC
Community safety drop-in event held at Creative Heart on 21 March with good attendance by members of the public to talk about their concerns with signposting advice provided
Community Wardens have taken delivery of two bicycles, supplied by Coastal Cycles, so that they can cover the wider town area more easily and respond to issues in a timely manner.
assistance provided to a lady who had fallen in the High Street and broken her hip. Ascertained where she lived and so visited to inform husband who was able to attend and accompany her in the Ambulance
liaison with Police undertaken to inform of reports about drug dealing and taking in a number of roads near the town centre
report submitted about concerns of a derelict property on Pier Road being accessed for drug taking. Police and ASB team made aware, and patrols carried out to try and deter activity
ongoing engagement with known street community to deter potential ASB as a result of alcohol consumption, although it is noted that there have been no reports of individuals causing issues have been received
large amounts of graffiti spotted on old Waitrose building and adjacent walls. Worked closely with the Cleansing team at Arun DC for removal
assistance provided to Sainsburys in the identification of perpetrators of ASB in the store

Wick ward

Foot patrol hours: 5

ASB incidents: 1

PSPO interventions: 0

Cycling/e-scooter warnings: 0

Police reports made: 0

Environmental reports: 0

Community events: 1

Safeguarding: 0

fraud awareness presentation delivered at Wick Hall for parishioners of All Saints Church. Good attendance and engagement
patrols of the various alleyways due to previously reported anti-social behaviour; engagement with residents but no ASB witnessed or reports on ongoing problems

Wickbourne ward

Foot patrol hours: 5

ASB incidents: 1

PSPO interventions: 0

Cycling/e-scooter warnings: 1

Police reports made: 0

Environmental reports: 4

Community events: 1

Safeguarding: 1

fly-tipping incidents noted and reported for removal, each in differing locations. Community Wardens have initiated discussions with Cleansing and WSCC to raise awareness
responded to social media comments about littering along the dog walk. Photos taken and reported, as well as time spent litter picking in the area
participation at events held at Chilgrove House Community Centre including engagement with children to talk about ASB