Huddersfield

Covering : Almondbury, Ashbrow, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dalton, Greenhead, Lindley, Newsome and surrounding areas.

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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.

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. 

 

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

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. 

 

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.

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.

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.  

 

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

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.

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.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.

 

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

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

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. 

 

 

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Theft From Shop
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Keep up to date

Dates for your diary
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Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team will be conducting a Police Contact Point on Wednesday the 18th of October 1030 - 1130 hrs at Cottage Homes, Wakefield Road, HD5 9XP.

Please come along and speak with your NPT Officers regarding local issues and for crime prevention advice. 

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Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team will be conducting a Police Contact Point on Thursday the 19th of October 1000 - 1300 hrs at Morrisons, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 8QW.

Please come along and speak with your NPT Officers regarding local issues and for crime prevention advice. 

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Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team will be conducting a Police Contact Point on Monday the 23rd of October 1000 - 1300 hrs at Asda, Bradford Road, Sheepridge, Huddersfield HD2 2LQ.

Please come along and speak with your NPT Officers regarding local issues and for crime prevention advice.