17/02/2026
| A dispersal order has been put in place for Long Eaton Town Centre following increased reports of anti-social behaviour.
The Section 34 notice began at 16:10 on Tuesday 17th February and and will last until 00:00 tomorrow (18th February), covering the area pictured on the map.
It means local officers have the power to ask a group of two or more people to leave the dispersal area if they are committing anti-social behaviour, or if we believe they may, or are likely to, cause a nuisance to someone else.
The decision to introduce the order follows a recent increase in calls about large gatherings and anti-social behaviour centred around Waverley Street and the McDonalds restaurant.
Anybody committing an offence who refuses this order can be arrested and fined up to £2,500 and/or receive a three-month prison sentence.
Sergeant Taylor of the Erewash Policing Unit, said: “The dispersal has been issued to help prevent further reports of anti-social behaviour and to give officers increased powers to target these reports.
“We give careful consideration when introducing these orders to ensure they are absolutely necessary, and they are used to help us ease community concerns and take action on those intent on disrupting the public and local businesses.”
If you are concerned about anti-social behaviour, or to report a crime, please contact us on the details below:
• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/h5WZo
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/63k06