On 4 February 2026 Cambridgeshire Constabulary served a full closure order and boarded up a house at 22 Wayside Crescent in Hampton Vale, Peterborough, following repeated reports of drug dealing and associated criminality. Local reporting stated that the action followed sustained complaints from neighbours about persistent antisocial behaviour that had made life difficult for local families.
The Cambridge Magistrates’ Court granted a three-month full closure order after a police application on 30 January 2026. Police and the court were told the address was linked to drug sales and, according to the local briefing, to “cuckooing” — a practice where criminals take over a vulnerable person’s home to run illegal activity. The order prohibits anyone from accessing the property until early May 2026 except emergency services, Peterborough City Council and Accent Nene Housing.
PC Stephanie Williams of the Peterborough Southern Neighbourhood Policing Team said the behaviour of the tenant and those frequenting the address had had a significant impact on nearby residents. She said officers had worked closely with Accent Nene Housing and would carry out regular checks to ensure the order is adhered to.
The closure is one of several recent tactical orders used in Peterborough to tackle drug-related offending — a similar full closure was reported in Woodston in December 2025. CrimeRate.co.uk’s local data also shows drug offences are a notable issue in Peterborough, underlining why police have been using closure powers as part of their response to community concerns.
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