Last week, the Exeter Neighbourhood Policing team secured a closure order on a residential property as part of their ongoing commitment to tackle antisocial behaviour in the city.
On 20 January 2026, Exeter Crown Court granted a partial closure order for a property in Beacon Avenue in Exeter after the property became a hotspot for antisocial behaviour; causing persistent disruption to the local community.
The partial closure order means that it is an offence for anyone other than registered tenants, the landlord (and agents) or emergency services to enter the address for a three-month period.
Police applied for the closure order following prolonged reports of antisocial behaviour and disorder.
Inspector Dave Turner oversees neighbourhood policing in Exeter. He said: “The closure order will initially be in place for three months and the team will be monitoring the situation closely; taking action against anyone who chooses to breach the conditions which have been imposed.
“We would like to thank the community for their engagement and welcome continued reporting of any issues at this property through our published contact methods.”
The Exeter Neighbourhood team are committed to tackling anti-social behaviour, and will continue to work with partner organisations to reduce disruption to the community.
The team worked closely with Cornerstone Housing to secure the closure order for Beacon Avenue. Community Safety Lead at Cornerstone Housing, Justin Ryan, said “Cornerstone welcomes the decision by the Police to secure a closure order on one of our properties following persistent anti-social behaviour concerns.
“This action follows extensive engagement with local residents, and we want to reassure the community that their concerns have been heard. Community safety is a high priority for Cornerstone, and we are committed to taking swift and proportionate action where the behaviour of individuals is having a negative impact on others.
“We have worked closely with the Police and partner agencies throughout this process to support the application for the closure order. This partnership approach is vital in tackling serious and ongoing anti-social behaviour and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents.
“We would also like to thank local residents for their cooperation and for supporting us and the Police during the investigation. We recognise that coming forward can be difficult, and we are grateful to those who worked with us and the Police to help bring about this outcome.
“Cornerstone remains committed to listening to our communities and working with our partners to prevent and resolve anti-social behaviour. We encourage residents to continue reporting concerns so that we can take appropriate action and help keep neighbourhoods safe.”
Anyone with concerns or information about antisocial behaviour should report it to police online using the reporting tool on the force website or by calling 101.
Always call 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress.
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