Neighbourhood officers secure 59 years of Criminal Behaviour Orders to reduce crime across Oldham

Thursday, 31 August 2023 12:15

By David Murphy

In Oldham, there are currently more than 59 years of Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO’s) in place that have been issued to individuals in order to limit their time spent in areas across the district.

In addition, for one offender, an indefinite CBO was granted which placed restrictions on them until further hearing. These CBO’s have been obtained over the past year and are granted by a Magistrate after application by the police or council.

Criminal Behaviour Order’s prohibit people from entering certain areas as marked by a map, including commercial premises. They have been specifically used to prevent reoccurring problems within the community, such as repeat shoplifting, antisocial behaviour and burglary.

The Oldham District currently have seventeen CBO’s in place with four further CBO’s pending a court date.

Civil Orders are a powerful tool which enable police to place further restrictions on those who offend repeatedly in the community. Any person who breaches a Criminal Behaviour Order are proactively arrested and put before the courts.

GMP’s Oldham District Chief Inspector for Neighbourhood and Partnership, Abigail Cronin, said: “Utilising civil orders is one of the most powerful ways to tackle those who are repeatedly committing crime within in our community.”

“It is a criminal offence to breach the terms of a CBO and the repercussions for doing so are severe, with the maximum penalty being five years in prison. We are proactively working with the council in order to effectively utilise civil orders across the district and I am pleased to say that we have seen a significant reduction of offending in Oldham from those who are subject to an order.”

“Our officers are dedicated to reducing crime in our communities and protect the people of Oldham.”

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