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Neighbourhood Priorities

Lead Area Inspector on all priorities: Inspector 4747 Barraclough

 

Ward Area: Almondbury

Local Priority Problem Solving Officers: PC 3708 Vant, PC 1900 Hardcastle

Fernside: Set August 2023

• ASB - Officers will engage with youths gathering around Fernside Avenue / Fernside Court which has seen an increase in calls for service regarding ASB and Criminal Damage. We will increase patrols in the area and work with local schools and the community with the aim of diverting the youths and reducing incidents.

Update November 2023

Days of action have been undertaken at Fernside Court, with partner agencies, to reduce ASB and support victims. Several motorbikes have been seized under Section 59 powers, with more Section 59 warnings being given due to reports in the Fernside Woods area.

Anti-Social Behaviour Almondbury: Set August 2023

• ASB - Officers will engage with youths gathering in the main village area, the school and the sports centre which has seen an increase in calls for service regarding ASB such as criminal damage to divert them from ASB and reduce incidents of ASB. We will increase patrols in the area and work with local schools and the community.

 

Ward Area: Ashbrow

Local Priority Problem Solving Officer: PC 3766 Briggs

Brackenhall and Deighton Area: Set August 2023

• Reduce ASB and youth related violence.

Northfield Hall and Deighton area: Set August 2023

• ASB – To work with local community and partners to reduce ASB in the area. We will be increasing patrols in the area and working with Safer Kirklees, local schools and the community.  ASB legislation will be used to disrupt this behaviour where necessary. Ongoing partnership work has seen a real reduction in reports of anti-social behaviour in the area, this good work will continue and will run alongside the Clear Hold Build Initiative. 

Update November 2023

Officers have been regularly attending at 'KickStart' as a joint initiative to reduce illegal and nuisance motorcycles in the area.

School parking patrols have been conducted at St Thomas' school due to several complaints.

 

Ward area: Crossland Moor and Netherton

Local Priority Problem Solving Officer: PC 3109 Andrew

Walpole and Lockwood area: Set August 2023

• ASB/Drugs/Gangs – To target those involved in drug and gang related ASB, along with ASB of nuisance and off road bikes around the area with a view to disrupting those involved.  We will increase patrols and work together with partner agencies to disrupt USG’s and reduce drug related crime and ASB in the area using ASB legislation where necessary. Incidents of gang related ASB have reduced significantly over the last three month.

Update November 2023

Joint days of action have taken place at Swan Court and Swan Lane due to an increase in reports in the area. There is still work ongoing with our partner agencies in this area.

Wooded Areas/Green Space: Set August 2023 

• ASB Nuisance off road bikes - to deal with off road bikers causing nuisance to residents. We will be carrying out 'Days of Action' where possible and liaise with the Nuisance Bike team to combat this, working with the community to gather information and Intelligence as to who owns the bikes, encouraging a “Dob in “ approach, researching systems and conducting ring backs and revisits to logs for follow up purposes. 

Update November 2023

A number of Section 59 Warnings have been issued to persons using unregistered motorbikes and quads around the Crosland Moor area. A significant number of stolen motorcycles have been recovered from the Lockwood/Crosland Moor area, as well as several vehicles that have been used in burglary and drug offences.

 

Ward Area: Dalton

Dram Centre and Greenway: Set August 2023

• ASB nuisance off road bikes around the DRAM centre and Greenway. To engage with youths gathering in the area and divert them from ASB and reduce incidents of ASB.

Update November 2023

The off-road motorcycle team conducted a day of action focusing on Dalton Bank Road and surrounding area. Work has also been conducted around the DRAM centre to reduce ASB involving vehicles. 

Town Avenue, Football Stadium area: Set August 2023

• ASB off road bikes - to deal with off road bikers causing nuisance to residents. We will be carrying out 'Days of Action' where possible and liaise with the Nuisance Bike Team to combat this.

Update November 2023

A number of motorbikes have been seized under Section 59 powers. A bike marking event was held at Halford's to register pedal cycles as well as giving specific bike related crime prevention advice.

Coniston Park and Standiforth Playing Field: Set August 2023

• To deal with anti-social behaviour and the disruption to local residents and the community. We will engage with youths acting in ASB activity and using cannabis in the vicinity. We will also aim to reduce nuisance Off Road Bikes in the area and link in with our Off Road Bike Team.  

Update November 2023

School parking patrols have been conducted at Moldgreen due to an increase in issues around the drop-off and pick-up times.

 

Ward Area: Greenhead

Local Priority Problem Solving Officers: PC 0596 Thornton, PC 6192 Bick

Greenhead Park: Set August 2023

• ASB – to engage with youths congregating in the area and divert them from ASB.  We will use the ASB legislation to disrupt this behaviour where necessary. There has been an increasing problem with electric bikes and scooters in the park, we will be increasing patrols in the area and working with the Greenhead Park team to tackle these issues. 
• Vehicle crime – there has been an increase of Theft from Motor Vehicle around the Park area. Increased patrols are in place, along with leaflet drops and engagement with the public to provide reassurance and crime prevention advice

Update November 2023

Officers attended a partnership event with Alison Lowe (West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor) and Safety Kirklees and offered crime prevention advice. 

Hillhouse area: Set August 2023

• ASB/Kerb crawlers – To work with partners to reduce ASB in the area. We will be increasing patrols in the area and working with Safer Kirklees and the community.  ASB legislation will be used to disrupt this behaviour where necessary.
• ASB/Drugs/Gangs – To target those involved in drug and gang related ASB, along with ASB of nuisance and off road bikes around the area with a view to disrupting those involved.  We will increase patrols and work together with partner agencies to disrupt USG’s and reduce drug related crime and ASB in the area using ASB legislation where necessary.

Update November 2023

4 Section 59 warnings have been issued and 2 stolen bikes have been seized. Days of action at the rear of the Walpole Road Estate have been conducted in conjunction with the council. 10 misuse of drugs act warrants have been executed in the area where the cannabis farm set ups have been located.

Birkby and Edgerton: Set August 2023

• Road Safety/Speeding/ ASB Vehicles - To work with local schools to reduce accidents and encourage the safer use of roads. We will be increasing patrols in the area and conducting regular speed checks. There have been recent calls regarding ASB involving vehicles in the area patrols have been increased to address this issue.

Update November 2023

Officers conducted a day of action with a Traffic Operation, this included speeding checks and several opportunities to educate the driver.

• ASB – To work with local community and partners to reduce ASB in the area. We will be increasing patrols in the area and working with Safer Kirklees, local schools and the community.  ASB legislation will be used to disrupt this behaviour where necessary

 

Ward Area: Lindley

Local Priority Problem Solving Officer: PC 4030 Bryan

New Hey Road, Thornhill Avenue and Lidgett Street: Set August 2023

• Speeding – To deal with motorists exceeding the speed limits by engagement and enforcement where necessary, parking issues around the Oakes area.  We will be increasing patrols in the area and conducting regular speed checks.
• ASB – To work with local community and partners to reduce ASB in the area. We will be increasing patrols in the area and working with Safer Kirklees, local schools and the community.  ASB legislation will be used to disrupt this behaviour where necessary.

Update November 2023

Officers attended at Nightingales Nursery to engage with the children and offer safety advice.

Oakes area: Set August 2023

• ASB off road bikes - to deal with off road bikers causing nuisance to residents. We will be carrying out 'Days of Action' where possible and liaise with the Nuisance Bike Team to combat this.

Update October 2023

A motorbike being used anti-socially was seized, with Officers being able to then identify the bike as one being stolen earlier that week.

• ASB – To work with local community and partners to reduce ASB in the area. We will be increasing patrols in the area and working with Safer Kirklees, local schools and the community.  ASB legislation will be used to disrupt this behaviour where necessary
• ASB around parking and vehicle offences we will work with the local Councillors and residents in the area to deter offenders.

Salendine Nook and Reinwood area: Set August 2023

• ASB off road bikes - to deal with off road bikers causing nuisance to residents. We will be carrying out 'Days of Action' where possible and liaise with the Nuisance Bike Team to combat this.

Update November 2023

A vehicle linked to burglary offences across Huddersfield and Rural was located and seized on Willwood Avenue.

A bike marking event was held at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, to register pedal cycles as well as giving specific bike related crime prevention advice.

 

Ward Area: Newsome

Local Priority Problem Solving Officers: PC 3022 Rickett, PC 2420 Clare

Huddersfield University: Set August 2023

• Officers will liaise with the University officer and undertake increased patrols after recent reports of ASB / Public order offences against students, to prevent crime and ensure the student community are safe and feel safe.
• ASB – To work with local community and partners to reduce ASB in the area in particular around the Newsome Academy. We will be increasing patrols in the area and working with Safer Kirklees, local schools and the community.  ASB legislation will be used to disrupt this behaviour where necessary.

Update November 2023

Officers have assisted with an Operation regarding 'Freshers' at Huddersfield University. This has included patrolling student accommodation and areas to offer advice, as well as assisting in pre-planned events to ensure student safety.

Several electric powered motorbikes have been seized for no insurance due to ongoing issues in the Newsome area.

Kirklees College/Chapel Hill: Set August 2023

• Patrols are taking place with NPT and Kirklees College Officer to deter ASB and also prevent young people becoming involved in gangs, we will continue to work closely with the college through our placed officer to identify potential issues with gang members that are on the same courses.

Ward Area: Town Centre: Set August 2023

• Day and night time ASB including begging and street drinking – To work with partners to create a safe and vibrant town centre for all.  We will increase patrols to monitor and manage any ongoing ASB issues.
• Increase in patrols especially on the night time economy to prevent and reduce violent crime and make people safe and feel safe.

Update November 2023

Officers attended a community event at Brian Jackson House in relation to personal safety and crime prevention. 

Officers conducted a crime prevention drop-in at Huddersfield Open Market. 

Huddersfield Bus Station: Set August 2023

• Following an increase in incidents of ASB in the Bus Station, targeted plans have been put in place to monitor, manage and reduce such incidents, whilst identifying and dealing with those involved.
• A dedicated team are now in place to address issues in and around the Bus station. 

 

ALL AREAS

You Said....

Kirklees District has received 1430 calls for service regarding off road motorcycles / nuisance vehicles such as quads in 2023 to date.

Similar community complaints have also been echoed within community meetings and via local Councillors in most ward areas.

We Did...

The impact of these issues is acknowledged and recognised by all NPTs across the district and when required, Problem Solving Occurrences have been instigated to co-ordinate policing resources and involve key partners to resolve.

In addition, all NPTs have adopted a new process involving PCSOs re-contacting reporting parties to maximise Intel gathering and reassurance. This has seen good information supporting policing efforts to identify riders and locations where vehicles are stored.

Operation Taskabbey provides 6 specially trained Police off road motorcyclists to support NPTs with deployments in high demand areas on key dates, which has generated additional seizures and prosecutions as published on WYP social media.

Operation Teakshot enhanced the special trained officer footprint using Safer Streets funding to enable bespoke Police deployments and support partnership interventions aimed to tackle bike/quad issues. Again, large numbers of illegal motorcycles and quads have been seized and published on WYP social media. Funding expired in September 2023, but further bids are being sought for future projects of a similar nature.

Across the district in 2023 to date combined policing efforts have resulted in approximately 73 stolen motorcycles being recovered, 139 nuisance bikes/quads being seized, and 9 formal warnings issued under section 29 of the Police Reform Act 2002.

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