CBD Policing & Behaviour

[rev]

[Hex]

The west half of North Terrace is by far the most dangerous place in the CBD. Whitmore Square and Hindley St get all the media attention but honestly I have never had issues in those areas but NT seems to be a constant source of anti social behavior. Not sure what can be done but I just avoid the area now and have heard others state the same. Can't be good for the restaurants on that strip.

[HiTouch]

The west half of North Terrace is by far the most dangerous place in the CBD. Whitmore Square and Hindley St get all the media attention but honestly I have never had issues in those areas but NT seems to be a constant source of anti social behavior. Not sure what can be done but I just avoid the area now and have heard others state the same. Can't be good for the restaurants on that strip.

Totally understand about anti social behaviour but at the same time... when you say anti social do you mean violent and unsafe behaviour? Because if you go to any city, you gotta expect some quirky characters.
I know of one bloke whos taken it upon himself to buy a bunch of shoes from OP shops, tie their laces together by their laces over the Hindmarsh square trees late at night. He has a great time, teenagers think its funny and the police think its pretty funny as well but tell him to stop. He even started a tik tok about it.
There's also that bloke who yells loudly while vigorously strumming an acoustic guitar walking through the mall every morning.
Homelessness is a complicated topic but if they are stuck and if they feel the city is where they belong, I don't necessarily think they should be leave.

[Hex]

When I say anti social, I'm not some stuck up wanker turning my nose up at quirky characters. I mean being confronted by people obviously drugged up and dangerous. Groups walking down the street screaming and intimidating diners sitting outside. Last time I walked down that stretch I was asked 3 times if I had a cig. Sure it's not as bad as some other cities, but it's not a nice place and makes me want to avoid the area if at all possible (Which is always possible). I live in the CBD and know you have to have some expectation of this stuff but there are particular hot spots that are so much worse than the rest of the CBD.

Seeing blood on the pavers around the skycity building seems to be a semi common experience.

[rev]

When I say anti social, I'm not some stuck up wanker turning my nose up at quirky characters. I mean being confronted by people obviously drugged up and dangerous. Groups walking down the street screaming and intimidating diners sitting outside. Last time I walked down that stretch I was asked 3 times if I had a cig. Sure it's not as bad as some other cities, but it's not a nice place and makes me want to avoid the area if at all possible (Which is always possible). I live in the CBD and know you have to have some expectation of this stuff but there are particular hot spots that are so much worse than the rest of the CBD.

Seeing blood on the pavers around the skycity building seems to be a semi common experience.

The western side of North Terrace doesn't have restaurants, so I presume you're talking about the area around the casino which is more central.
That basically indicates that it's a flow on effect of the shit on Hindley Street. It's not like it's anything new, it's a decades old issue.
I dare say the problems have increased since the western half of Hindley Street became dominated by universities and the 'night life' has moved more towards the eastern side of it. More people concentrated in a smaller area, drinking, taking drugs, compounds the problems associated with those activities.

[Hex]

When I say anti social, I'm not some stuck up wanker turning my nose up at quirky characters. I mean being confronted by people obviously drugged up and dangerous. Groups walking down the street screaming and intimidating diners sitting outside. Last time I walked down that stretch I was asked 3 times if I had a cig. Sure it's not as bad as some other cities, but it's not a nice place and makes me want to avoid the area if at all possible (Which is always possible). I live in the CBD and know you have to have some expectation of this stuff but there are particular hot spots that are so much worse than the rest of the CBD.

Seeing blood on the pavers around the skycity building seems to be a semi common experience.

The western side of North Terrace doesn't have restaurants, so I presume you're talking about the area around the casino which is more central.
That basically indicates that it's a flow on effect of the shit on Hindley Street. It's not like it's anything new, it's a decades old issue.
I dare say the problems have increased since the western half of Hindley Street became dominated by universities and the 'night life' has moved more towards the eastern side of it. More people concentrated in a smaller area, drinking, taking drugs, compounds the problems associated with those activities.

Just checked the maps and the area I'm thinking of is specifically in between Morphett st and King William St. Which does line up with the worse part of Hindley St so you may be on to something with that.

[gnrc_louis]

When I say anti social, I'm not some stuck up wanker turning my nose up at quirky characters. I mean being confronted by people obviously drugged up and dangerous. Groups walking down the street screaming and intimidating diners sitting outside. Last time I walked down that stretch I was asked 3 times if I had a cig. Sure it's not as bad as some other cities, but it's not a nice place and makes me want to avoid the area if at all possible (Which is always possible). I live in the CBD and know you have to have some expectation of this stuff but there are particular hot spots that are so much worse than the rest of the CBD.

Seeing blood on the pavers around the skycity building seems to be a semi common experience.

The western side of North Terrace doesn't have restaurants, so I presume you're talking about the area around the casino which is more central.
That basically indicates that it's a flow on effect of the shit on Hindley Street. It's not like it's anything new, it's a decades old issue.
I dare say the problems have increased since the western half of Hindley Street became dominated by universities and the 'night life' has moved more towards the eastern side of it. More people concentrated in a smaller area, drinking, taking drugs, compounds the problems associated with those activities.

Just checked the maps and the area I'm thinking of is specifically in between Morphett st and King William St. Which does line up with the worse part of Hindley St so you may be on to something with that.

It's also the proximity to the train station. Bank Street has long been a dodgy spot.

[abc]

SAPOL have deployed their anti terror unit to Rundle Mall the situation has gotten so out of hand.

It used to be that shoplifting meant, someone would sneak in and lift something, then sneak out without getting caught.

These days its brazen...walk in, take what they want and walk out in full view of shop staff and knowing there isn't a goddam thing anyone can or will do about it. If anyone tries then the criminals will pull out an axe or something similar.
I've seen it happen, my family members have seen it happen.

Unacceptable anywhere, but especially a sleepy town like Adelaide.

Its about time the police and the justice system got tough on real crime instead of diverting resources to spying on people peeking at their phones at traffic lights.

[claybro]

Had some friends from here in Perth visit Adelaide for the caberet festival last weekend. They loved the Southern Vale’s wineries, the impeccable food service and presentation they believe is second to none in Australia. Also enjoyed various evenings and shows out. What dissapointed them was the level of aggressive junkies hanging around their accomodation on North Terrace. And that is saying something coming from Perth where we do junkies to a fine art. Why are these people allowed to roam the streets harassing people just trying to have a night out? Not a good report back sadly.

[A-Town]

Had some friends from here in Perth visit Adelaide for the caberet festival last weekend. They loved the Southern Vale’s wineries, the impeccable food service and presentation they believe is second to none in Australia. Also enjoyed various evenings and shows out. What dissapointed them was the level of aggressive junkies hanging around their accomodation on North Terrace. And that is saying something coming from Perth where we do junkies to a fine art. Why are these people allowed to roam the streets harassing people just trying to have a night out? Not a good report back sadly.

These junkies and drunks have been in the news a fair bit recently. Last year the police were given additional powers to curb the increased levels of anti-social behaviour around North Tce (in particular around Station Lane and Bank St).

Anecdotally, there were improvements with the increased police presence, however in the past few weeks I've noticed a return to the levels of behaviour we were experiencing last year.

[timtam20292]

I guess all you can do is to keep reporting these individuals to the police.

[abc]

Its a serious problem and only getting worse.

[claybro]

I guess all you can do is to keep reporting these individuals to the police.

It would also be helpful if more people complained to the ACC and MP's.

[abc]

I guess all you can do is to keep reporting these individuals to the police.

It would also be helpful if more people complained to the ACC and MP's.

lol we have a labor government, they don't care about street crime, they see it as cultural enrichment and part and parcel of city life

Chicago, New York and Skid Row LA are their templates for what cities should aspire to

[rooshooter]

What have three cities in America have to do with Hindley St?
What is the connection between the Australian Labor Party and these cities?
What is the connection between the Australian Labor Party and the US Democrats?

Not expecting a rational, nuanced, non-partisan answer...



I think the issues that have faced Hindley St, Bank St, and surrounds have long been there - disinterested landlords (Polites et al), suspect or problematic tenancies, political buck-passing, and sub-par infrastructure.
All of this has been amplified in recent years by cost-of-living pressures and other social crises...
A bigger police presence may help, but without addressing some of the core social issues, it's always just going to be window-dressing a shitty situation.