A house in Shrewsbury has been boarded up after a closure order was secured, following years of reported antisocial behaviour, including intimidation and shouting throughout the night. The order, granted by Telford Magistrates Court on Monday, August 5, prevents the residents from returning for at least three months.
Closure Order Granted After Persistent Complaints
West Mercia Police applied for the closure order for the property on Wray Drive in Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, after neighbours made numerous reports to the force. Issues reported included trespassing, concerns over drug use, loud music, and intimidating behaviour.
The closure order was granted on Monday, August 5, and the property has now been boarded up. The residents cannot return to the address for at least three months, according to a spokesperson for West Mercia Police.
Community Relief and Police Response
Sergeant Phil Parke, from West Mercia Police, said: "This closure order is a positive result for the local community, who have had to endure ongoing antisocial behaviour and disruption for a significant period of time.
"Everyone has the right to feel safe and comfortable in their own home, and we understand the impact this type of behaviour can have on neighbours and the wider community. We listened to residents’ concerns, gathered evidence, and worked closely with our partners to take action."
Details of Reported Incidents
Since October 2025, residents of Wray Drive have reported numerous incidents to police, including loud music and shouting throughout the night, trespassing on neighbouring properties, concerns around suspected drug-related activity, and intimidating behaviour, the force spokesperson added.
Action was taken by Shrewsbury’s Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) in recent months to address the concerns, but neighbours continued to raise issues. The closure order was granted on Monday, August 10, and means the residents cannot now return for three months.
Sergeant Parke added: "Closure orders are an important tool that allow us to protect communities from persistent antisocial behaviour, and we will continue to use all powers available to us to tackle issues that matter most to local people. I would like to thank residents for continuing to report incidents to us, as the information they provided was instrumental in securing this order."
