Southside partnership secures Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) for two offenders
L-R: Christopher Pittar Adam Boyle
A successful partnership between Southside District, local businesses and West Midlands Police has led to successful action against two individuals responsible for ongoing disruption in the area.
Working collaboratively, partners secured two Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) against Christopher Pittar and Adam Boyle, following a pattern of behaviour that had caused significant concern for Southside businesses.
Prior to the order being served, Southside District Wardens and partners had engaged extensively with the individuals, offering support and opportunities to address their behaviour. However, due to continued incidents and the impact on local businesses, enforcement action was pursued as a last resort.
John-Jo Von Johnson, Head of Services at Southside District and Birmingham Colmore, said: "This outcome sends a clear message – repeated offensive behaviour is not acceptable in our city. Without businesses reporting to us, the CBOs would have been much harder to achieve. By working in partnership with Southside and West Midlands Police, businesses help us, as BID operators, take positive and decisive action against offenders.
These individuals had a significant impact on a number of businesses, and it’s imperative that we demonstrate the power of BIDs and partnership collaboration in addressing these issues in Birmingham."
A Criminal Behaviour Order is a court-issued measure designed to prevent individuals from continuing criminal behaviour. The orders place strict conditions on the offenders, including a prohibition from entering Birmingham City Centre, alongside additional behavioural restrictions in place until 2031. Breaching a CBO is a criminal offence and can result in arrest, prosecution and further penalties, providing a robust tool to protect communities and businesses.
This action demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated efforts to tackle issues that negatively impact the city, and highlights how intelligence-sharing and joint working can deliver meaningful outcomes.
Chief Inspector Dan Thomas, from West Midlands Police, said: "Working with our partners to secure results like this is vital in achieving our shared aim of making Birmingham as safe and welcoming as possible for everyone.
"Criminal Behaviour Orders are a useful tool in allowing us to tackle criminality and anti-social behaviour, and we take the enforcement of them seriously.
"We'll keep working with our partners like Southside District to protect the community, and as ever, I would urge anyone with concerns or information to speak to local officers."
Southside District continues to encourage businesses to report concerns and engage with its teams, reinforcing a collective approach to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all.