04-07-2025
Safer Streets initiative launched to keep Pwllheli safe
North Wales police and crime commissioner Andy Dunbobbin and deputy police and crime commissioner Wayne Jones visited Pwllheli on Sunday, June 30, for the launch of the UK Government's Safer Streets summer initiative.
The initiative is backed by the Home Office and led by Police and Crime Commissioners.
It aims to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve public safety through targeted action, with support from chief constables, councils, schools, health services, businesses, and other community organisations.
(L-R) North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin, North Wales Police Area Inspector Iwan Jones and North Wales Police Constable Gwion Morris (Image: Supplied)
Mr Dunbobbin said: "The launch of the Safer Streets Summer Initiative and Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee provide an important opportunity to highlight the real impact that antisocial behaviour has on our communities, affecting people's quality of life and sense of safety, as well as the strong and much-needed support and investment we are getting from the UK Government.
"My visit to Pwllheli during this national campaign demonstrates my commitment to working with local officers and community partners to address these challenges head-on.
"It's encouraging to see the proactive approach being taken here, from the visible police presence to the partnership working and use of available powers to tackle persistent offenders."
As part of the scheme, police forces will use £66 million in hotspot policing funding this financial year to target areas of concern and deliver visible, community-led policing.
The initiative supports the UK Government's Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, which promises to deploy 13,000 additional police officers, PCSOs, and special constables in frontline roles.
Pwllheli has already seen the benefits of neighbourhood policing, with officers addressing repeat offenders and working alongside housing providers and other agencies.
The town is currently under a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) through the Community Safety Partnership, which has led to a reduction in antisocial behaviour.
During their visit, Mr Dunbobbin and Mr Jones met with North Wales Police area inspector Iwan Jones and PC Gwion Morris.
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They toured problem areas, including the PSPO zone, retail parks, and housing estates.
Inspector Jones said: "We've worked to maintain a visible presence on the streets of Pwllheli, and this visibility is crucial for both community reassurance and action against those who disrupt others' safety.
"We've already seen encouraging signs with a decline in antisocial incidents through our Public Spaces Protection Order and officers in the area will continue taking robust action against antisocial behaviour to ensure Pwllheli remains safe and welcoming for everyone."
