A woman has been handed a five-year criminal behaviour order (CBO) banning her from parts of Romford and Harold Hill after a series of incidents described by authorities as persistent nuisance behaviour.
Action taken after repeated complaints
The order, imposed on a 55-year-old local resident, follows a pattern of conduct that included street drinking and episodes of public disorder. The CBO was secured through a joint prosecution effort involving Havering Council and the Metropolitan Police after evidence and complaints were collated from partners and local people affected by the behaviour.
"Anti-social behaviour has a significant impact on people's quality of life – it’s detrimental and causes much distress," said Cllr Terry Brown, Havering’s cabinet member for public protection and planning.
Councillors and officers say the decision is part of a wider drive to tackle behaviour that disrupts daily life for families, shoppers and businesses in the borough.
What the order covers
The exclusion zone attached to the CBO covers a number of streets across Romford and Harold Hill. The council reviewed the evidence before supporting the application through its CBO panel, with backing from police and partner agencies.
- Quilter Way
- Dartfields
- West Dene Drive (Romford)
- Hilldene
- Chippenham Road (Harold Hill)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Order type | Criminal behaviour order |
| Length | 5 years |
| Subject | Female, aged 55, from Noak Hill |
| Enforcement partners | Havering Council & Metropolitan Police |
Why the council says it was needed
Havering’s public protection lead emphasised the impact of anti‑social actions on quality of life and praised the cross‑agency work that secured the order. Councillors described the CBO as an example of how complaints from residents and businesses can lead to enforcement when behaviour causes ongoing harm.
Officials said the case illustrates their approach of combining prevention, engagement and, where necessary, firm enforcement. They also thanked the officers and police teams involved for gathering the evidence and supporting the legal process.
Local readers concerned about ASB can report incidents to the council or the police. The council has previously pointed to panels and partnership arrangements that review continued nuisance reports and consider civil or criminal remedies, including CBOs, exclusion notices and other interventions.
This development will be monitored by local services to ensure the terms of the order are upheld and to protect residents and traders in the affected streets.
