July 29, 2026 - 191 views
Police are urging residents in Llangefni to report incidents of anti-social behaviour as they step up efforts to tackle ongoing concerns in the town.
North Wales Police say they are working closely with the local authority following reports of issues including street drinking and dog fouling. As part of the response, officers are seeking to introduce Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) against persistent offenders and a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to help address problem behaviour in key areas.
Neighbourhood patrols have also been increased in and around Llangefni to provide reassurance and deter further incidents.
However, officers say that despite concerns being widely discussed on social media, many incidents are not being reported directly to the police or the council, making it harder to take enforcement action.
Sergeant Matt Bentley said: "We're aware of concerns being raised on local social media pages regarding anti-social behaviour in and around Llangefni.
"We want everyone to feel safe to live, work and visit the area and are working closely with partners to respond to these concerns.
"Unfortunately, we are not receiving reports of these incidents when they are happening. Without this information from the public, it is difficult to act against those causing issues in the local area.
"I would encourage members of the public to report all incidents, even minor, of anti-social behaviour to the council or police, so we have a true reflection of the problems and evidence to apply for protection orders."
A Criminal Behaviour Order is a court order designed to prevent individuals who have engaged in persistent anti-social or criminal behaviour from continuing to cause problems in their communities. A Public Space Protection Order gives local authorities additional powers to tackle activities that have a detrimental effect on the quality of life of people in a public area.
North Wales Police are asking anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour in Llangefni to report it directly, either to Anglesey County Council through its website or to the police online or by calling 101. Officers say timely reports are vital in building evidence, identifying repeat offenders and helping to make the town a safer place for residents, businesses and visitors.
