Pharos

A top priority identified by Pharos ward residents through Lancashire Talking is currently:

Drug dealing

Drugs
Wyre NHPT are proactive in their targeting of drug related activity.

We tackle all drug related activity head on in Wyre and deal robustly with those involved.

Since the start of 2023 we have:

* seized £7.4 million pounds worth of drugs
* taken over £375,000 in cash off Organised Crime Groups
* made over 250 arrests of high risk offenders and people linked to drug supply who have received over 121 years worth of prison sentences.

We have civil orders at our disposal and this has also led to a number of properties in the Wyre area that have been at the centre of ASB, crime and drug related activity becoming subject to closure orders.

We will continue to tackle drugs use at all levels and work with local and national partners to provide support, guidance and education around drug use.

ASB is another priority you have also raised to us through Lancashire Talking.

ASB
Antisocial behaviour is defined as 'behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person' (Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

There are three main categories for antisocial behaviour, depending on how many people are affected:

Personal antisocial behaviour is when a person targets a specific individual or group.
Nuisance antisocial behaviour is when a person causes trouble, annoyance or suffering to a community.
Environmental antisocial behaviour is when a person’s actions affect the wider environment, such as public spaces or buildings.

Op Centurion is Lancashire Police’s answer to dealing with ASB, which sees dedicated patrols in identified areas across Wyre. Specialist antisocial behaviour (ASB) cars are regularly tasked in the Wyre area, including Pharos Ward.

Identified hotspots or repeat areas are also discussed with partners at youth, adult and place based ASB meetings.

Wyre NHPT have also made great use of civil orders of late to deal with ASB. Across the Wyre area, this has included Community Protection Warnings, Community Protection Notices, Civil Injunctions, Criminal Behaviour Orders and even Closure Orders at properties causing and linked to ASB and Crime.

Wyre has also seen a steady decline in ASB reported incidents.

The top concerns raised to us by Pharos Ward residents via Lancashire Talking is road safety.

Making our roads safer for everyone is a key focus for the Wyre Neighbourhood Policing Team and our partners. We’re working hard to tackle behaviours that put lives at risk, and your support plays a big part in that.

Mobile Phone use
By using a mobile device when driving, the driver is distracted and not in control of the vehicle. We will and do prosecute for this with drivers receiving £200 fine and six penalty points. It’s important for young drivers to remember, If you get six points within the first two years of passing your test you will lose your licence.

Speeding
If speeding is an issue where you live, you can report it online through the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership. When concerns are raised, we may carry out Community Road Watch sessions or run targeted speed enforcement in problem areas.

School Drop-Off and Pick-Up
We understand how worrying unsafe driving and parking outside schools can be for parents and local residents. Our officers regularly visit schools to promote safe behaviour, share advice through schools and social media, and work closely with Wyre Borough Council’s Parking Enforcement team to deal with persistent problems.

Anti-Social Driving & Drink/Drug Driving
Dangerous or irresponsible driving has no place on our roads. We continue to carry out focused patrols and enforcement operations to keep our communities protected.

How You Can Help
If you see dangerous driving or parking, please report it via the Lancashire Police website or speak directly with your local neighbourhood officers.
Together, we can help make Wyre’s roads safer for everyone.