CCTV put up in St John's after 'devastating' vandalism

Councillors and police officers have teamed up to tackle antisocial behaviour and vandalism in St John's after a spate of crime.

Previously, vandals have thrown eggs at cars and war memorials smashed a window at the local Police Post in Dines Green and damaged Christmas trees, to name a few antisocial behaviour instances in the area. 

It has led councillors Richard Udall and Matt Lamb to meet police at the Dines Green Police Post and collaborate on how they can deter the crime.

Police had agreed to install more CCTV cameras in Meco Alley and increase patrols across the city suburb. 

Vandals broke a Christmas tree and made a mess outside St John's Post Office. (Image: St John's Post Office)Cllr Udall said: "It was essential that we got together to discuss the issues which have become a serious quality of life concern for a large number of residents in both Dines Green and St John's. 

"We are determined to work with all agencies to tackle crime and vandalism".  

The police are also now working with social housing landlords and nearby schools to address the behaviour of known individual culprits, some of whom may soon be receiving Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and other restrictions.

Worcester City Council also agreed to examine a number of ways to provide outreach workers to assist with the problem. 

Cllr Lamb added: "We believe the culprits are few in number, but the impact of their actions has become devastating, they have even smashed a window at the local Police Post in Dines Green.

 "We appeal to all residents with any information or doorbell video evidence to get in touch.

"Evidence will be key to stopping the problem, and we need community help and support to do so."  

Last month, exasperated people expressed frustration with people throwing eggs at cars and a war memorial.

It led to Cllr Udall calling out the anti-social behaviour issues in the area and insisting the culprits and their parents should "face the consequences of their actions.".