WOOD STREET in Inglewood and Rosebury Street in Bedford have been singled out as “problem areas” by around 50 locals who attended a crime forum at the Bedford RSL.
Forum co-organiser David Lagan said drug dealers were “running product in and out of the area”. A spate of vehicle break-ins were also cited as a concern.
“A number of anti-social incidents were recounted which have been on the police radar and have been actioned by police,” the Stirling city councillor told the Voice. “Police did indicate that reporting all incidents of crime and or anti-social behaviour is important as it allows for policing teams to see areas of increased activity.”
Co-organiser Lisa Baker described the meeting as a “good start”: “I think it gave those who attended a better understanding of what they should expect from this new model of protection,” the Maylands Labor MP said.
“It will only work if residents are confident that the police will respond to their concerns and assure their safety when reporting crime.” Before the meeting, police officer Dave Whitnell and Ms Baker agreed a higher-than-usual concentration of public housing in the area was part of the problem.
by STEPHEN POLLOCK
Perth Voice Interactive 
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