Shop Theft on St Peters Avenue

Issued 01 July 2026

The Croft Baker team have looked at the data which shows an increase in shop thefts down St Peters Avenue at the heart of Cleethorpes.

You may notice an increase in police present on the Avenue in the coming days. Our aims are to:

- Increase high visibility patrols
-Deal with the main offenders causing the issues
-Working with and supporting local businesses
-Disruption of offenders.

Actioned 01 July 2026

ASB & Criminal Damage.

Issued 01 July 2026

High vis patrols in target areas.
Engage with groups in a proactive approach to prevent further offending/escalation.
Work with partner agencies where there are named youths to divert them away from these offences.

Actioned 01 July 2026

Violence

Issued 01 July 2026

Police use a multi-pronged approach to combat violence, combining targeted enforcement, community partnership, you may notice an increase in high-viz patrols in hot spot areas.

Our Op PROWESS staff will also be in the area at key times.
Focus: Combating antisocial behavior (ASB) and violent crime in specific "hotspot" areas.
Methods: High-visibility foot patrols, engaging with residents, and tackling issues like vehicle-related nuisance (revving, exhausts) and public disorder.
Goal: Reassure communities and deter criminal activity by increasing police presence.

Actioned 01 July 2026