Lincolnshire Police closed a flat on South Parade in Skegness on Tuesday 2 June, after residents reported persistent drug use, dealing, and antisocial behaviour at the address. At the same time, the force has warned residents across East Lindsey to secure sheds and garages following a spate of outbuilding burglaries, with offenders cutting through padlocks to steal tools and equipment.
Lincolnshire Police have closed a flat in Skegness after months of complaints from neighbours about drug use, dealing, and late night disturbances.
Officers secured a closure order on Tuesday 2 June for the flat on South Parade. The force says it had received multiple reports from local residents about ongoing problems at the address, including drug use and dealing, loud music at unsociable hours, and repeated incidents of shouting and fighting.
It was that steady stream of reports, not a single incident, that gave police enough to act. Community Beat Manager Sarah Garbutt said the evidence gathered from residents had been instrumental in securing the order, and that it sends a clear message the force is serious about tackling antisocial behaviour in the area.
Separately, four Section 8 notices have also been served on other Skegness properties under the Misuse of Drugs Act. These formally warn occupiers that suspected drug activity may be happening on their premises and remind them they’re legally responsible for preventing it. Police say the properties will be monitored, with further action, including prosecutions or closure orders, possible if problems continue.
If you’re in Skegness and something’s been bothering you at a property near you, the message from police is simple. Report it, and bring as much detail as you can. That’s genuinely what tipped the balance here.
Outbuilding Burglaries Across East Lindsey
Away from Skegness, Lincolnshire Police have also put out a warning to residents across East Lindsey following a run of burglaries targeting sheds, garages, and garden stores.
The method seems fairly consistent. Offenders have been cutting through padlocks to get in, then making off with tools and equipment. It’s the kind of crime that’s easy to overlook until it happens to you, an unlocked shed at the bottom of the garden doesn’t feel like much of a target, but that’s exactly why it’s being hit.
Police have issued some practical advice off the back of it. Closed shackle padlocks are recommended over standard ones, since they leave less metal exposed and are much harder to cut through. It’s also worth checking your shed or garage door, hinges and frame are solid and can’t easily be forced. Marking your tools and equipment helps too, both as a deterrent and to improve the odds of getting them back if the worst happens.
For ongoing updates on crime and safety in the area, residents can sign up to the free Lincolnshire Alert system at lincolnshirealert.co.uk.
Two different stories, same underlying message really. When people report what they’re seeing, and take a few sensible precautions themselves, it makes a genuine difference.