Truro home declared no-go zone over antisocial behaviour

A property in Truro has been placed off-limits to everyone but the people who live there, after the community reported months of disruption tied to the address.

Visitors to a home on Whitley Close were behind a pattern of antisocial behaviour in and around the premises, according to police. A three-month partial closure order now makes it an offence for anyone other than the named residents to step inside.

What residents reported

Police and the Cornwall Council Housing team were told of people coming and going at all hours of the day and night, vehicles speeding away from the address, and repeated noise disturbances. Reports also pointed to threatening behaviour towards other residents and suspected drug activity.

The order was granted on 4 June and runs for three months.

“No one should be subject to this”

PC Anna Elvans, who supported the local investigation, said: “No one should be subject to this type of persistent ASB where they live.

“I don’t underestimate the affect this behaviour had on the happiness, wellbeing and security of local residents, so it was important direct action was taken to prevent further incidents occurring.

“Our team will continue to work closely and patrol the local area to ensure the closure order is being followed.”

She also thanked the people who came forward. “I’d like to encourage anyone who is experiencing similar behaviour in their neighbourhood to please report it to the police. We are listening and we are taking action off the back of the information you share with us.”

How the order came about

The partial closure order was obtained in collaboration between the neighbourhood police team, the Devon and Cornwall Police legal team, Cornwall Housing, and the local council’s ASB team.

Reporting antisocial behaviour

Anyone experiencing similar issues can report them to Devon and Cornwall Police online. If a crime is taking place, call 999.

Support for people affected by crime is available at victimcare-dc.org, or by calling Victim Support on 0808 16 89 111 or the force’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.