Northern Territory Police have conducted a number of proactive patrols across the Darwin CBD over the week in relation to the increased community concern over anti-social youth behaviour.
Several units including Strike Force Trident were deployed, predominantly during the evening and night, targeting youth activity and offending within the CBD.
Friday 13 August to Sunday 15 August 2021:
- Over the 3 days of the weekend, 19 youths were conveyed from the Darwin CBD to a responsible adults and placed in their care.
- A small disturbance at the bus exchange involving youth who were dispersed from the area.
- Only one arrest occurred for an historic stealing offence from 26 July 2021 involving a 15-year-old female youth in the CBD. She has been charged and remanded in custody until today.
- No other disturbances were reported to police across this period.
Assistant Commissioner Greater Darwin, Road Safety and Support Travis Wurst said reassurance patrols are being conducted throughout Darwin City with a small number of youth being conveyed back to their residences and into the care of responsible adults.
“Strike Force Trident has seen some youth that would normally congregate in the Northern Suburbs, begin to congregate in the CBD.
“Police have met, and will continue to meet with, businesses and stakeholders from the Darwin CBD area to discuss and implement practical measures to curb anti-social youth behaviour.
“If community members are concerned by any anti-social behaviour or witness a crime they are urged to call police on 131 444.”
