South Yorkshire Safer Neighbourhood Teams

Update 081110;

Please see news item entitled "officers work hard to keep you safe..." for summary of all work completed during this period.

Update for 041110;

Operation Passenger was completed with 2 Specialist Support Group officers and a PCSO were involved. They followed certain buses on routes where damage has been previously reported to buses or bus stops. During the operation there no incidents or reports received.

PCSOs attended at the Blast Off football training session at Birley College.

Hot spot/ antisocial behaviour patrols were completed with Councillor Denise Fox, councillor for Birley.

A test purchase operation was completed in company with Trading Standards in relation to the sale of knives . 7 premises were tested using young people trying to buy knives/ bladed products. 3 premises failed the test. These failures will be followed up by staff from Woodhouse SNT which will lead to further educating/ training of staff.

Update for 031110;

Operation Gateway was completed again with 95 passengers being checked and advised about antisocial behaviour.

2 arrests were made for possession of offensive weapons and bladed articles.

Staff completed a walkabout with partner agencies as part of our plan to tackle antisocial behaviour together over this busy perios.

2 youths were identified as truanting so the relevant school was notified to collect them.

A PCSO attended at the Blast off football training session at Westfield.

Update for 021110;

Patrols completed by PCSOs and cyclists from the fire service covering key areas for potential arson/ antisocial behaviour offences.

Brownies Group attended at Stradbroke school where a firework safety talk was given by PCSO Skehan.

A test purchase operation was completed in relation to knives and fireworks. 5 premises were tested and all passed.

A daily patrol car was run especially to deal with incidents of antisocial behaviour but also to patrol key areas that have been identified as potential trouble spots.

Only 10 incidents of antisocial behaviour were recorded for the 24 hour period from 8am on Tuesday 021110.

Update for 011110;

Operation Gateway was completed  with the base being at Handsworth outside Asda. 106 passengers were checked on 18 buses by Inspectors from SYPTE. At the same time 2 PCSOs gave out safety advice and ensured that there was no antisocial behaviour.

PCSS Glaves attended at a planning meeting for one of the many community bonfires that will be taking place at the weekend.

We are putting out PC and PCSO patrols nightly to attend to incidents of reported antisocial behaviour but also patrol in targetted areas to prevent these incidents taking place in the first place.

Section 30 powers (referred to below) were used in relation to an incident on the Woodthorpe estate as a result of an egg throwing incident.

Posters in relation to fire safety were delivered to premises in Intake, Basegreen and Charnock.

A test purchase operation was completed with Trading Standards looking at the sale of fireworks to underage youths. 7 premises were tested with 1 failure. This failure will now be dealt with and followed up with Trading Standards.

Apart from this activity towards preventing antisocial behaviour 23 vulnerable vehicles were identified by staff during their patrols. Where possible the owners of these vehicles are spoken to immediately and advised on how to secure their vehicles more safely. Where the owners cannot be traced a form is submitted and the owner is then contacted by letter to advise them that their vehicle has been seen in a vulnerable state (such as leaving a Sat Nav holder on display).

Update for 311010;

We currently have a section 30 order running in our area. This is to assist staff with tackling antisocial behaviour and gives staff the power to disperse youths. This power was used in Handsworth for 5 youths where 3 boxes of eggs were recovered. The youths admitted throwing egg at passers by. Details of these youths were taken by officers and their parents will be visited with advice letters.

3 letters were delivered to parents following the antisocial behaviour of their children. This is one of our key tools to make parents aware of what their children are doing when they are out of the house so that they can address that behaviour.

2 people were stop searched in Woodhouse following a report of fireworks being discharged in the street.

2 people were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage in the Intake area.

Update for 301010;

An incident was dealt with at Halfwy were youths were encouraging adults to buy alcohol for them. These youths were located and dealt with by officers.

Other activities involved patrols and stop searches in Hnadsworth/ Stradbroke and Woodthorpe but these searches related to crime rather than antisocial behaviour.

Update for 291010;

Posters were delivered to local premises which deliever fire prevention messages. These were delivered in company with the fire service to re-inforce the message.

PCSOs attended training sessions with Activities Sheffield at Handsworth Grange Community Sports College and Westfield.

A halloween event at Ulley Road, Woodthorpe was attended by the local PCSO.

Operation Gateway was again completed in company with South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Exective. 18 buses were boarded with 350 passengers having their tickets checked by Inpectors from SYPTE. At the same time the PCSOs engaged with passengers passing safety messages and assisting with challenging antisocial behaviour. 3 incidents were dealt with.

A further operation was run on the Westfield estate. During this operation 12 people were stop searched, 1 male was dealt with for possession of cannabis and alcohol was siezed from an under 18.

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It is likely that the next update for activity will be on Monday 011110 due to wanting to keep officers out on patrols as much as possible during the busy weekend time.

Update for 281010

Work has been conducted with people from Sheffield Holmes, Sheffield Council, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and with South Yorkshire Police asking the residents of Woodhouse what work is needed in the area while also carrying out an inspection.

The transport initiative has continued, called Operation Gateway, where staff from South Yorkshire Police talked with passengers while working with ticket inspectors. In total 646 passengers were checked on 52 buses. There were 5 breaches of ticket regulations and one person had to be removed from a bus.

Activities Sheffield worked with South Yorkshire Police to hold a training session at Handsworth Grange Community Secondary School to engage students and pass the message on to them in relation to prevention of anti social behaviour.

A number of warning notices were given asking people to take care not to leave valuables in their car.

Test purchase operations were conducted on licensed premises; this is where teenagers are asked to enter pubs and attempt to buy alcohol under police supervision.  Although there were 2 failures, the majority of pubs visited passed.

Anti-social patrols were also completed using bicycles provided through community funding. This helps PCSOs and officers cover a larger distance while still being visible to everyone and free to talk with people; if you have an issue please stop them.

Two warning letters were delivered personally to people warning that if their behaviour did not improve they could receive an ASBO, this letter is often referred to as a PAL 1 letter.

A number of victims of crime and anti-social behaviour were seen personally by PCSOs and officers in an effort to prevent such activities taking place again.

 

Update for 271010;

A test purchase was completed in relation to the sale of alcohol underage from off-licences. 10 premises were tested and all passed.

15 stop searches were completed across the area, 1 arrest was made for anti-social behaviour and 1 fixed penalty notice was issued for disorder.

PCSOs attended at a diversionary project with Sheffield Futures and the fire service also attended to do an arson talk with the young people.

The mobile police station was used at Morrisons, Halfway to hand out leaflets and advice. 7 SNT questionnaires were completed to find out the views of local people about policing in their area.

A drop in police surgery was also completed in Woodhouse in company with staff from the fire service.

PCSOs also attended at the Blast Off training seesion at Westfield Sports Centre. This is a football competition that is run by Activities Sheffield.

An operation was also completed with First Mainline and Stage Coaches to tackle antisocial behaviour taking place on our transport systems. One PCSO and Special Constables travelled on 4 bus journeys with no issues reported to them.

Update for 261010;

A test purchase was completed in relation to the sale of fireworks underage. Young people attempted to buy fireworks at premises across our area. We are pleased to say that none of the young people were sold any fireworks.

PCSOs completed cycle patrols with the fireservice in the Beighton area. A letter drop was done in relation to the security of wheelie bins and the use of fire alarms. During this patrol a number of propane and butane bottles were found and therefore recovered as part of fire intervention.

The mobile police bus was deployed at Woodhouse were PCSOs gave out leaflets and advice about a variety of issues.

PCSOs also attended at a diversionary group with Sheffield Futures who are working with a number of youths over the school holiday period.

A walkabout was completed on the Scowerdons estate with the Housing department to share information and identify potential trouble spots.

Update for 251010;

13x off licences were subject of a test purchase operation involving young people attempting to buy alcohol. 1 premises failed and was issued with a fixed penalty notice fine. The Central licensing team have been informed of the failure.

PCSOs carried out joint patrols between 5 x 8pm with the SYFRS (fire service) red watch cycle team. A reassurance visit was also made to a victim of arson and antisocial behaviour.

The mobile display bus was parked at Drakehouse where the PCSOs and fire service engaged with 20 members of the community. Leaflets and advice were given out and 6 x Woodhouse and Mosbourhgh Safer Neighbourhood Team questionnaires were completed.

 

 

Update 121110;  It was decided at the PACT meeting last night that this PACT should be archived.

Update 051110;

We have continued to patrol the area during Halloween and Bonfire night period. There have been no particular issues reported during this time.

Ins J Booth and PC Lockwood have met with Sheffield Licensing to discuss licensing issus in Beighton in general.

Test Purchase operations have been conducted in number across the SNA in general. Premises in Beighton have been tested and they have passed on each occasion.

Update 291010;

Approximately 30 people attended the public meeting on 271010 inclucing a Sheffield Futures worker and 8 young people.

A presentation was given by Nicola Kirkham who has been involved in previous "Rock" projects and the setting up of youth clubs.

The meeting was positive with funding secure for initial meetings of the youths club as well as support from trained youth workers.

Work that still needs to be done is the setting up of a Constitution- rules and regulations.

Volunteers are urgently required for the ongoing running of the club. It is planned that it will open 1 night per week and that will probably be a Wednesday. Volunteers are also required for the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary of the club. If you are interested in helping then please contact 0114 2963779 and leave a message for PC Rachel Barraclough or PS Simon Tredinnick.

Update 281010;

The meeting last night went ahead as planned. An update on this will be posted shortly.

Update 221010;

The local PCSO John Rusell has been out and about in the area delivering letters to the local residents about the upcoming meeting on 27 October 2010 so that they are aware of what is planned. Whilst doing this he will also be aiming to complete SNTquestionnaires to check with the residents what they feel the current issues are.

Update 151010;

From yesterdays SNT activity- Downloading/ reviewing CCTV from Mocam following reported incident of ASB on High Street-PC 517 Lockwood.
PACT area checked speicifically at 9pm by patrolling officers- all quiet at this time.

Update 111010 (further);

An operation was completed on Friday 011010 to address anti-social behaviour in the Beighton area. The operation involved staff from the Road Crime Unit, the Special Constabulary, Woodhouse/ Mosborough Safer Neighbourhood Team and Neighbourhood Patrol Group. All officers worked alongside detached youth workers to provide drug and alcohol related advice.

Results included;

3 searches on Beighton High Street.
A group of 12 youths were stopped by biker PCSOs on Beighton High Street also, 2 X 1.5 litre bottles of Lambrini seized. Details were taken and follow up visits will be done with parents of the youths.

One male was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis.    

3 further youths were stopped and accounted plus one youth was searched on Lilac Road.

2x Parking advisory notices were also issued to vehicles that were parked inappropriately.

14 fixed penalty notices, 4 of which involved penalty points being added to the car owners driving licence

2 dangerous vehicles were also examined and relevant notices given.

One male was arrested for drink driving.

Numerous youths were spoken to in Sothall Park by officers from the Special Constabulary. No alcohol or misbehaviour seen.

Update 111010;

The monthly community meeting was held at Peaks College on 7 October 2010. It was decided at that meeting that this should remain as a priority for the SNT until the next meeting on 11 November 2010.

 

Update 051010.

Residents and young people are invited to a community meeting at the Miners Welfare, High Street Beighton at 7.30pm on Wednesday 27 October 2010.

This meeting is to discuss the setting up of a youth club for the young people of Beighton. There will be a guest speaker who was involved in the setting up of the "Rock Cafe" in Dinnington. This is a successful project which is also involved in a youth club at Woodseats.

Considerable work has been done in relation to this project already with assistance being sought from the South East Assembly for funding. A potential venue has already been identified.

It is planned that the youth club will be open on a Wednesday night for 2 hours between 7 x 9pm.

The aim of the meeting is a constructive discussion with everyone having the chance to give their opinion about how the community can work together to address the problems.

Volunteers are being sought to help run the youth club but also assist with the committee.

The officer heading this project is PC 3455 Barraclough and she can be contacted on 0114 2963779.

 

Update 290910.

Inspector Booth and PC 517 Lockwood from the Safer Neighbourhood Team  attended Sheffield Magistrates Court on 27 September 2010. This was in relation to the revocation of the licence of one of the local off-licences within the PACT area. This date had been set for the appeal case.

At this time evidence was presented by both parties but the case was adjourned until a later date in January 2011 for further papers to be prepared.

Update 20.09.2010

Additional patrols conducted in the evenings of Friday17th and Saturday 18th September 2010.

A large group moved from the area of the convenience store on Friday night, High Street. A group of youths spoken with near to the miners welfare some where searched and three were found in possession of a small amount of a controlled drug for which they were formally dealt with by the police.  

Update 15092010

Regular patrols were carried out from 6pm until 12am, no anti-social behaviour seen or reported.

 Update 12092010

Patrols in the area last night led to the dispersal of a large group of rowdy youths from outside Beighton Convenience store. They were strongly advised about their behaviour.

Update 03.09.10

On the 2nd September, PCSO's stopped two youths near Frecheville Pond aftr reports of antisocial behaviour. Names were taken and Parental Advisory letters will be sent out. 

Updated 01.09.10

Friends of Frecheville Park and Pond met on 17th August.  PCSO Fred Burgess attended the meeting and reported that problems around the pond and play area had been significantly reduced over recent months.

Nightly patrols have continued in this PACT area although very few incidents are now being reported. Local Community Support Officer, Roger Shalome makes daily contact with local residents to discuss their issues. Despite the school summer holidays, Roger reports that the people he has spoken too appear satisfied with how the area is currently being policed.

Jaunty park and surrounding area continues to be patrolled nightly with no reported incidents.

Update 23.08.10

Three people were stopped in the Frechville Ponds area on Friday 20th August, letters will be delivered to their parents at their home address. No other stops were made during patrols both this evening and over the last weekend.  

 

Update 160810

Officers answered promptly to a call on Friday 13 August 2010 at 6.35pm that youths were causing problems in the car park of the Frecheville Community Centre. On arrival a number of youths ran from the area but 3 were spoken to. An amount of alcohol was seized from the youths as well as further alcohol that was abandonned by the youths who ran.

As a result of this 3 Parent Advisory Letters have been requsted from the central Antisocial behaviour team.

Update 12.08.10

Continued patrols in and around the Frechville area have continued into the early hours of the morning, although no stops were completed.

 Updated 09.08.10

Recently, a Crime Reduction Officer met with Friends of Frecheville Park group to discuss location of possible mobile camera. Links are being made with Parks and Countryside with regards to cutting back suitable trees and bushes to allow better visibilty for the camera.

Update 07.0810;

Officers last night attended to a report of nuisance youths on Fox Lane. At this time 5 youths ran from the area when officers attended but alcohol was seized that had been left behind by the youths.

In general the number of incidents reported within the PACT area has declined. The longer term issues have been discussed at the Neighbourhood Action Group and the Community Safety Group. These groups are attended by partners as well as interested members of the public.

Whilst the Street Based Teams were running on Friday evenings during the month of July, a number of hours were spent around the pond area.

Update 19.07.10

Between 12am and 3am the Special Constabulary conducted dedicated high visibility patrols in the  Frechville area on Friday 16th July and Saturday 17th July; no youths were seen, possibly as a result of these patrols.

Update 15th July

Regular patrols are being conducted by police officers from a range of departments and at all hours of the day to engage with the youths in this area. There will also be work conducted to encourage young people to help improve their area and take responsibility for it.

Update 8th July -

PCSO Roger Shalome attended a Community Conversation meeting at Fox Lane youth Club. The meeting was attended by staff and children from both Birley Community College and Birley Community Primary School. Also in attendance were local residents and councillors. Issues that were discussed included how both schools are now working with residents on issues such as litter and looking after the pond area. The police and other agencies will continue to attend and support these meeting in the future.

Hackenthorpe/Birley TARA was attended by PCSO Fred Burgess, PCSO Roger Shalome & Steve Vinson, Arson Intervention Officer. They gave advice on local issues and discussed fire related issues with the group.

Two street based teams have been working in the Frechville, Birley and other areas over several Friday evenings. Each team is working  from 5-30pm - 8pm. Team one consists of South Yorkshire Police Officers, Sheffield Futures and South Yorkshire Fire Service.  Team two consists of South Yorkshire Police Officers and the Youth Offending Service. Over 40 young people have engaged with these teams on the evenings they have been present.

On the 21th June, four Parental Advisory Letters delivered in the Birley area by PCSO Roger Shalome.

Nightly patrols have taken place at Jaunty Park- Quarry Vale Road/Jaunty Cresent/ Fox Lane. Hopedale Road, Frecheville Ponds, Churchdale Road.  There have been several visits to these areas on some nights and there have been very few reports of any incidents in the last month.

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PCSO Roger Shalome continues to work with Friends of Frechville Ponds which cotinues the work of improving the area, this work will now be completed in conjunction with representatives from the Parks and Countryside department from Sheffield City Council. Arrangements have also been made to lock the play ground at night.

The children in area are also being spoken to by the teams from the youth service of Sheffeield Council to help them with any problems they may have and to offer a range of activities to engage in.  

Patrols ae also being concentrated in this area with powers of exclusion under S27 of the Violent Crime Reduction Act being used. This prohibits return to a specific area within a specified time, usually 12 hours. These patrols will continue and after speaking to numerous residents the overall number of incidents has decreased.

 Further update following PACT meeting;

Decision made to keep this as a PACT until the next meeting on 080710. The time is slightly extended from 1am to 3am to take in to account fresh information received.

Update 280610

PCSOs and police officers have continued regular patrols in the area particularly around Frecheville Ponds

Update 150610

PCSOs Fred Burgess and Roger Shalome carried out patrols with South Yorkshire fire and rescue's arson intervention officer Steve Vinson. Part of Steve's rol;e is to talk to young people to try and prevent some of the grass fires bin fires rubbish fires and more serious arson incidents  which are a source of danger to people and propertyand a drain on emergency service resources

Update 100610

A mounted patrol took place in and arond the Jaunty Park and adjoining areas while engaging with youths in the area; no anti-social behaviour was seen.

 

Update 080610

Parks and Countryside have recently cleared the tennis courts at Frecheville ponds of trees allowing youths to be more visible from the streets.

A further 10 Parental Advisory letters have been generated and quantities of alcohol seized in the Frecheville Pond and Jaunty Park area over recent weeks.

Following a second meeting of the Friends of Frechville Ponds and Park Group, the assistant community partnerships officer reported a pot of money has been made available for use on the ponds area. PCSO Roger Shalome will be working with the group to help identify areas that require improvements.

 

Update 070610

Over the last four days 11 letters have been sent to youths and their parents warning that their behaviour around Frechville Ponds is unacceptable. If the behaviour continued it could ultimately lead to ASBOs being issued. A total of 23 Parental Advisory letters have been generated from youths involved in anti social behaviour over the recent school holiday period.

 

Update 030610

Staff at Woodhouse and Mosborough Safer Neighbourhood Area carried out Operation KCOALITION on the afternoon of the 02.06.2010. A total of 36 addresses were visited within the PACT area, where residents were updated on the work the SNA and partner agencies have done to tackle the issues reported. Local newsletters and posters advertising the PACT meetings were also handed out to residents and anyone not home when we visited. As a result of the feedback from residents a request has been sent to Sheffield Council to evaluate the lighting on the Birley estate and to look at relocating a bench on Jaunty Park where youths are known to congregate.

Update 250510

The friends of Frechville Ponds Group was estabished yesterday with a further meeting planned for next week.

 

Update 240510

The shrubs and trees around Frechville Ponds, where youths had previously congregated, have been cut down by the Parks and Countryside Department from Sheffield Council. This will mean that youths in this area can no longer use this area without being clearly seen.

 

Update 240510

Over the weekend of the 21st to the 23rd May one person was arrested for a public order offence in the Frechville Ponds area while a further five were stopped. In a separate incident one person had alcohol seized from them, a warning letter will be sent to the respective parents.

Update 200510

Incident reported of large group gathering on Fox Lane cricket fields at 5pm last night. Large quantities of alcohol disposed of. Youths required to clear the site of litter and were then moved on. A large number of Parent Advisory Letters will be hand delivered as a result of this incident.

A further group were then moved on from Birley Ponds Road. The local off-licence were spoken to and asked to work with officers by refusing to serve alcohol for the remainder of the night. Further alcohol was confiscated on Birley Lane.

Update 140510;

6 youths were stopped at Frechville Ponds, Hopedale Road with alcohol being seized from them. 6 Parent Advisory  letters will be hand delivered to the home adddresses of the young people in relation to this incident.  

A further 5 letters will be hand delivered to the parents of 5 youths who were located on Jaunty Way acting in an antisocial manner.

Update 130510;

Several checks made of the location last night with 5 local youths being spoken to. The youths were merely talking together, there was no suggestion of antisocial behaviour or consumption of alcohol. During the evening there were no calls received from residents in relation to the location.

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Update 120510;

Notification received from resident that following work between SNT, Sheffield Futures, South East Community Assembly and Parks/Countryside, the youth shelter that was central to antisocial behaviour in Jaunty Park was removed yesterday. This has been arranged as part of the ongoing efforts to address the antisocial behaviour in the area.

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Regular patrols have been conducted and a final warning given for possession of cannabis in relation to one youth who was found in possession of cannabis.   

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This was decided as a PACT priority on 060510. All SNT and response staff have been made aware of the priority.

Update 121110;

It was discussed at the PACT meeting last night that this PACT should be archived.

Update 051110;

Nuisance motorbike incidents have reduced as expected with the change of weather. Officers have continued to attend and deal appropriately with those that have been reported. Another of our Registered Social Landlords are working with us in relation to the purchase of Motorbike signs for their area.

Update 281010;

Yesterday afternoon a youth was issued with a warning for the use of a bike on Brunswick Primary School. Staff spotted the male from the window of the police station and quickly attended to stop the youths actions. This warning will now lead to a marker being placed on the Police National Computer in case this youth comes to our notice in a similar situation again.

Update 221010;

4 warnings have been issued to youths who were seen in Shirebrook Valley on 091010 at 5.13pm. All 4 youths were with a red and yellow 110cc bike.

Update 151010;

We continue to monitor incidents on a 24 hour basis in order to assess where problems are occurring and if there are any follow up enquiries that can be done. In the past 24 hours- 141010 x 151010 there have been no nuisance mortorbike calls.

Update 111010;

The monthly community meeting was held at Peaks College on 7 October 2010. It was decided at that meeting that although considerable progress has been made with this priority, that it should remain as a priority for the SNT until the next meeting on 111110.

 

Update 280910.

On Sunday 26 September 2010 officers carried out a pro-active operation to target nuisance motorbikes on our area. The results from just this one day operation were;

Admin 171 was issued to  male on a Yamaha 110cc on Birley Moor Road.
 
Admin 171 was issued to male on a Yamaha 110 cc on Weakland Crescent, Hackenthorpe.
 
Admin 171 was issued to male on a KTM 200cc on the Weakland estate, Hackenthorpe.
 
Admin 171 was issued to male on a KTM 200cc a further male on the Weakland Estate.
 
 
One of the males who was stopped on the Weakland estate is currently on an Acceptable Behaviour Contract issued by the Safer Neighbourhood Team due to his previous actions in relation to the use of nuisance motorbikes. The breach of this order to be notified to Sheffield Antisocial Behaviour team for appropriate follow up.
 
Admin 171 was also issued to a male who brought a quad in a van to Westfield plantation, Mossway.
 
Admin 171 was also issued to a further male using a 150cc motobike on the Westfield Plantation, Mossway.
 
 
Two further fixed penalty tickets were also issued for traffic offences in relation to the use off road motorbikes on Frecheville.
 
 

Update 23.9.10

Reported incident of nuisance motor bikes in Richmond Park Rise area this evening. Officers attended and located possible offenders. They were able to identify a mini motorbike which was subsequently seized (Admin 172) and recovered. Another bike off the streets!

Update 22.09.2010

Pro-active patrols were conducted by newly qualified PCSO Cyclists using a bicycle provided by the community. One motorbike rider was reported and issued with a warning notice.

Update 190910

Dedicated patrols were conducted on Sunday 19th September 2010 to address the problem of nuisance motorbikes. There was only one incident of nuisance motorbikes and other work by the same officers resulted in one male being arrested for theft, the motorbike was recovered for forensic analysis.

 

 

Update 160910

Two riders are being prosecuted for riding their motorbikes on public footpaths. However, other riders are also assisting us to find a suitable place where motorbikes may be used and would not interfere with other people's lives.  

 

 

Update 030910

There have been few recent reports of nuisance motor bikes. Reassurance letters are contining to be send out to people who have previously reported these incidents. These letters explain what action we have taken over the last six months and the results that have been achieved in sorting out the problems of nuisance motor bikes.

Update 310810;

Staff are currently busy delivering letters to around 350 addresses across the SNTs giving people information about the work that has been completed this Summer in relation to nuisance motobikes.

Update 22082010

Officers carried out another Operation targetting nuisance motor bikes. There were 4 x warnings (171) issued and a quad bike was seized (172) in the Waterthorpe area.

 Update 190810

See news item under 'SNT action in your neighbourhood' for more details on Restorative Justice meeting!

Update 160810

An operation was run 13/14/15 August 2010 to specifically target nuisance motorbikes. This involved staff from Woodhouse and Mosborough Safer Neighbourhood Team, the SYP off-road bike team and the helicopter attended when they could in between other incidents running.
There was specific aims to the operation to answer any nuisance motorbike calls but also to seize bikes from previously identified offenders. The off-road team were also tasked to attend at the addresses of previous offenders to re-inforce the message that the anti social use of bikes will not be tolerated.
 
Results include:
 
 
Arrests x 1 for Public Order Offence(Handsworth).
Seizures (172) x 3 bikes/quads (Handsworth/Hackenthorpe/Halfway)
Warnings(171) x 3 (Handsworth/ Halfway/Owlthorpe)
FPN for riding on land other than a road x 2 (Owlthorpe/Hackenthorpe)
Acceptable Behaviour Contracts signed x 3
Off Road Information Packs x 7 delivered by SYP off-road teams
Identified SNA areas for nuisance bikes patrolled x 8
Incidents attended x 7 (Prompt 60 motorcycle nuisance) 
Total fines imposed- £510
Housing referral x1
Social services x1
  
Comments about the operation/ nuisance motorbikes on the SNA; 
 
A local resident of Woodhouse who regularly visit the allotments said;
"I'm down here most days at least six times a day. It used to be bad but I've not seen a bike for days and certainly not in packs any more since before Summer. What you are doing is working"
  

 
   Off-road biker officer stated;
"We delivered 7 information packs to the top target nominals for the PACT area. Most were OK about it. Our presence on off roaders was really impactive. Quite a crowd came out at Edenthorpe Dell and at Badger Rise and we were able to spread the message about illegal motorcycling and show them the capability we have. Most were suprised we were out and about. The message seemed to sink in".

Update 10.08.10

Regular patrols are being conducted throughout Woodhouse and Mosborough and very soon will be conducting operations with other partners and teams to address the problem of nuisance motorbikes.

Update 09.08.10

Over the weekend two further motorbikes were seized in the Owlthorpe area.

A further rider, who was a teenager, was reported for riding an off road motorbike. In connection to this bike a report is also being submitted to Social Services since the bike was being used by a number of people including a young child who was not wearing a helmet.

During the afternoon a further call was received about a couple of bikers. On this occasion we were unable to attend due to dealing with the bikers mentionned above. However, the caller was re-contacted in order to get as much information as possible. This information has now been passed to staff who regularly patrol the area.

So, if you have problems with nuisance bikers please keep calling 0114 2202020 because next time we might be just around the corner and we are interested in helping you tackle this issue.

 

Update 070810;

Yesterday one warning was issued and there was a further bike/ mini moto was also seized by officers in the Halfway area.

Update 040810;

3 x warnings issued yesterday in the Halfway area. As a result of 2 of the warnings, follow up work will be done with housing due to a possible breach of tenancy. Where possible we will work with other agencies to re-inforce that antisocial behaviour is not acceptable in our communities.

A Restorative Justice panel has now been convened for 18 August 2010. This is where 3 bikers, 3 residents affected by bikers acions, a Councillor and the Sheffield Childrens Champion will meet. The Youth Offending Service and independent company Remedi will be involved in a discussion where each party will be able to put forward their view on how using motorbikes impacts on the lives of our community.

Update 020810;

Seizures in the last week include;

310710-22hrs- bike sezied off High Street at Beighton.

020810- 4pm- formal warning issued to bike rider on Ochre Dyke Lane. This warning is entered on to the police national computer for both the bike and rider so that if either is stopped again, a seizure can be made.

 

Update 260710;

Seizures in the last week include;

20 July 2010- bike seized by PCSO Bennett and PC Robinson at Station Road roundabout- between Halfway and Westfield.

25 July 2010- warning issued to male rider at Grange Road, Beighton. Pro-active patrols also carried out by officers at Owlthorpe and Weakland where several bikes were seen but officers were unable to stop them.

Update 180710;

Following an incident reported of a male on Badger Drive riding a bike along the footpath, officers responded promptly and the male was arrested for dangerous driving. Enquiries then revealed that the bike was also stolen. Again due to good information and prompt action another bike has been taken off the streets.

Update 160710

Yesterday PCSO Burgess witnessed the destruction of one of the many motorbikes that have been seized over the last three months. I have attached photographs of the destruction of the motorbike to show the process that takes place once motorbikes have been seized.

The motorbike before destruction

The same motorbike in the process of destruction

The final result, a motorbike destroyed beyond use.

Update 150710;

Currently staff are working on a newsletter about all the work that has been completed in this issue. This newsletter will be circulated to members of the public to tell them about our efforts in relation to this PACT.

Update 070710;

Officers attended to an incident of off road biking at Seagrave Crescent on the 6.7.2010. The rider was identified and issued with a warning on Lister Avenue .

Update 050710;

Officers completed a further bike operation yesterday- Sunday- although there were no seizures on this occasion. However a further bike was seized by Inspector Booth on the Springwood, Woodthorpe estate on Friday 2 July 2010 following reports of youths riding nuisance bikes around the Hastillar Road area.

Update 30.06.10;

Every motorbike rider who has had a motorbike seized from him will be issued with an anti-social behavioural contract. Another rider attempted to ride at a police officer although no injuries were caused; he has been arrested. Pro-active operations will continue in the Woodhouse and Mosborough area and the seizure of motorbikes will continue. If the behaviour of the riders who have motorbikes taken from them continues then further action will action will be taken including the possibility of issuing ASBOs.    

The latest seizures,shown below,  mean that since the beginning of May 17 Motorcycles have been seized and 4 riders warned  by officers from the SNA. That’s 21 people who have learned that Illegal off road motorcycling is unacceptable and who will spread the word amongst others.

This work is in conjunction with talks to schools and the implementation of test purchase operations at petrol stations. Photographs are also being used to identify nuisance riders which leads to the seizure of motorbikes after they have been ridden. If anyone rides their motorbike towards a member of the public, a PCSO or a police officer causing injury this may lead to an appearance at court for assault.    

 

 

Update 26.6.10;

Quad Bike siezed  near Deepwell Estate in Halfway. Rider agreed to take part in restorative justice scheme

Update 23.6.10;

PCSO attempts tp stop off road motorcycle at Owlthorpe. Rider failed to stop and struck PCSO on arm as he drove past. No serious injuries. N.B.The  rider was  identified and was later arrested for assaulting the officer

Update 20.6.10;

Motorcycle siezed and rider arrested for obstructing police near Morrisons at halfway

Update 18.6.10;

Motorcycle siezed and notice issued to rider at Owlthorpe

Update 14.6.10;

A red motorised go kart was seized from Morton Gardens, Halfway on the morning of the 10.6.10 after reports were received of it causing annoyance to local residents. Warning issued to  rider of a scooter 11/6/2010 at Thornbridge Road and a further bike siezed at Owlthorpe

Update 12.6.10;

An incident which serves to underline the dangers of illegal off road motorcyclesa 10 year old was airlifted to hospital with a broken arm and head injuries which fortunately turned out not to be life threatening. He had been riding a childs Scrambler bike near Morrisons at Halfway and was involved in an incident with a man on an adult scrambler bike.

Update 10.6.10;

The rider of a yellow quad bike, responsible for riding in the Richmond Park area/ Bowden Housteads Woods was issued with a warning under the Police Reform Act on the 9th June 2010. Further Bike siezed in Owlthorpe area.

We are continuing to look at different ways to address this issue and that includes working with petrol stations to encourage vigorous checks of youths attempting to purchase fuel.

Update 08.06.10;

The following motorbikes were seized since the 28th May 2010:-

One motorbike in the Crystal peaks area on the 2nd June; two on the 3rd June in Rother Valley Way; one on the 5th June in Pickard Crescent fields and one on the 6th June in Danewood Avenue.

 Update 28.05.10;

Since the 23rd May 2010 to date there has been 1 warning notice issued and 2 motorbikes seized.

Update 24.05.10;

Over the weekend between the 21st and the 23rd May three warning notices were issued to motorcyclists and one motorbike was seized.

 

Update 200510;

3 x Admin 171s to be issued following incident called in and photographic evidence gathered.

Bike confiscated in the afternoon on Royston Avenue at Owlthorpe. This was following information provided by a member of public ringing South Yorkshire Police control room on 0114 2202020

Update 180510;

Bike confiscated today on the gennell of Ravenscroft Avenue, Stradbroke estate.

Update 170510

On Sunday 16th May there were five incidents involving nuisance motorbikes. As a result of work by officers from Woodhouse and Mosborough SNT one motorbike was seized and one warning notice was given. Pro-active work was also completed with employees of petrol stations who were warned of the offence of selling petrol to people under 16.

Update 130510

Officers carried out pro-active patrols in relation to nuisance motorbikes on Sunday 9th May. There were a total of three incidents involving motorbikes and from the beginning of April, due to these patrols 5 motorbikes have been seized with a further 18 warnings issued.  

Further update 060510; this was discussed at the PACT meeting tonight and will remain as a PACT priority for the next month. Contact made with reponse team colleagues to update them with this information.

Update 060510;

We have regularly utilised an office based member of staff to recontact members of the public who have made calls concerning nuisance bikes. The aim of these calls is to inform people about the work that we are doing in the SNA to combat nuisance motorbikes but also to gather as much information about offences that are being committed. Where people are able to tell us about offenders who are using bikes or provide addresses of offenders, then follow up calls can be made by the SNT . This has now been done on a number of occasions so please keep on passing information.

Update 250410;

Further operation completed with 2 bikes seized in the Westfield area. Details of the riders will be recorded on the police computer for future reference. These bikes were seized as a result of calls from members of the public.

Further visits were made to the Bowman Drive area and follow up calls will be done in relation to this area in order to establish the possible entry to point to the old aerodrome.

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Update 210410;

44 signs have now been erected at known hotspots. We are currently looking to secure funding for more signs so if you have any suggestions for locations then please ring 0114 2963779 and leave a message so that we can re-contact you for more information.

Update 200410;

Officers and PCSOs from the Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) across the East of the city continue working hard to combat the problem of nuisance motorcycles in the area.

Operation Kawasaki was conducted on Sunday 11th April 2010, acting on the concerns raised by local residents about motorcycles being ridden in an antisocial manner. During the operation, officers seized a quad bike and three motorcycles from the Manor, Beighton and Hackenthorpe areas.

Officers responded to all incidents on Sunday with the intention of taking positive action against riders who make the lives of others miserable through, noise and the destruction of valuable open spaces.  It is illegal to ride motorbikes on any land including wasteland, woodland, council land and private land, unless the owner has given permission.

Notices have been erected in a number of known hot spot locations, forewarning riders that if they ride within these areas the vehicle may be seized. Under the Police Reform Act 2002, police have powers to seize any motorbike being driven in a manner that causes harassment, alarm or distress to members of public. Riders are liable to pay for the recovery of the vehicle, a fine, and points on licenses or a formal prosecution at court. In specific circumstances, police have the power to destroy seized vehicles, It is therefore in the interest of motorbike enthusiasts to familiarise themselves with the law.

Inspector Jason Booth who leads the Woodhouse and Mosborough Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “We will continue to work with our partners to address this problem that affects the lives of people in our community. We will persist in taking positive action against anyone found to be riding motorcycles or quad bikes on public land; it may result in the seizure of the vehicle.

“Our efforts will remain focused over the summer months and we will be utilising the force helicopter to identify riders. We need the public’s help in identifying the owners and riders of these bikes. Calls will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and details can be left on our automated service on 0114 296 3779”.

 

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Updated colleagues on Response teams of the new priority.

 

We have patrolled areas known for nuisance motorbikes on Sunday 9th May 2010, this pro-active work has resulted in over seven motorbikes being seized over the last month. If you have any information on who are responsible for riding nuisance motorbikes please call our office on telephone number 0114 296 3679.

Update 010410. Regular evening patrols conducted around Delves estate and Birley Spa shops area. Individual concerns raised and addressed and overall reducton in ASB calls over last few weeks.

 

110310; officers completed patrols last night. 7 youths were stopped, spoken to about their behaviour outside the Chinese takeaway. Their details have been recorded for future reference.

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050310; Notified response team officers and staff working at the central communications department that the new PACT is in existence.

On 180210 3 officers accompanied by 2 of our Special Constable colleagues carried out an operation on the PACT area. During that time ( 10pm until midnight) 19 stop and accounts were completed, 1 vulnerable vehicle form and a male was arrested/charged with drink driving.

Update 220210; incidents are being monitored each morning by the Inspector for the SNT. At that time the previous 24 hours of antisocial behaviour are checked. It has been noted that there have been very little calls from this area during the past 2 weeks.

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Update 130110- Last night a test purchase operation was completed at various premises across the SNA to tackle the issue to alcohol sales to underage youths. Two premises were tested within the Beighton area and both of these premises failed. Fixed Penalty notices were issued at the time of the offence and the Sheffield Licensing unit have already been notified of these results in order that appropriate action can be taken.

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Update 080110- Since 010909 a total of 5 test purchases have been completed on premises in the Beighton area. All of these premises passed.

Since the same date 35 PAL letters have been issued to the parents of young people causing antisocial behaviour specifically in the Beighton PACT area.

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Evidence being gathered from local shopkeepers and MOCAM on High Street.  As well as targeted patrols at times of most problems,  Police resources including the Force helicopter, special constables and the patrol groups have been utilised to support local officers in deterring further activity and identifying suspects.

 

Previous update(s)

 

Officers have carried out regular patrols in the affected area and have made seizures of alcohol from young people. Test purchases have been carried out atalcohol outlets. There is less of a problem at High street but there is evidence it has been displaced to nearby paths and wodlands. Work to continue in the area.

Further update 100610; decision made at PACT meeting that this PACT priority will not be archived and work will continue through the dedicated Westfield Team referred to below.

Update 100610

Search warrants have been executed in the Westfield area resulting in arrests for drug related offences aswell as the recovery of cannabis and cash.

Since 010610 PCSO Bennett and PC 1206 Robinson have taken up post within Westfield. They have been dedicated to this area for an intial 3 month trial and will be completing patrols in Westfield each time they are on duty. They are working with the community to gather information about drugs, drug dealing and antisocial behaviour.

As part of this work an information sharing protocol has been set up with Sheffield Council and they are also working closely with Sheffield Homes and the targetted youth services. This is with the aim of bringing more support services in to the area such as mobile youth buses.

Work continues in relation to the Golden Keys public house which is due to be opened Autumn 2010 as a community centre for all ages.

If you have any information in relation to drugs or anti- social behaviour in your area please contact Woodhouse SNT on tel. number 0114 2963779.

Update 250510

Ongoing patrols are taking place by staff at Woodhouse and Mosborough Safer Neighbourhood Area. Very shortly there will be a dedicated Police Constable and Police Community Support Officer based within the Westfield Estate.

Update 110510

On the 7th May, two males were arrested for the cultivation of cannabis in the Westfield area.

 

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Update 060510; this was discussed at the PACT meeting tonight and it was decided that this should remain a PACT priority for the next month.

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Update 050510

On the 4th May, PCSO Heather Bennett visited Shortbrook School with an Arson Intervention Officer to discuss anti social behaviour and fire to year 5 & 6 pupils.

As a result of information received from a member of the public, one male was arrested and cautioned for the cultivation of cannabis. A warrant has also recently been executed in Westfield as a result of information received.

On 27th April, following complaints from residents, details taken of youths causing ASB by playing football near  residential homes.

On 19th April. PCSO's attended the meetings at Westfield Tennants and Residents Association as well as Friends of Shortbrook.

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Update 300410;

On 270410 Officers completed joint visits to properties with SYFRS to speak to residents. Further officers completed bike patrols and spoke to residents who were out and about. The aim of the visits to addresses was to ask the residents about any concerns that they have about the area and to provide them with information about the SNT and how to contact us. 17 questionnaires were completed and several further visits were arranged by the arson interventions officers from SYFRS to carry out home surveys. Officers particularly concentrated visits around the Roche flats area and Eastcroft Way/ Drive. In general there was positive feedback from residents who had noted an increase in patrols by the SNT staff.

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Update 210410;

Mounted Police patrols took place on Tuesday 13th April and Wednesday 14th April. Officers engaged with local residents and offered advice on a variety of policing issues that effect the people of Westfield.

On the 7th April, PCSO's worked with 30 school children from Shortbrook Primary school. They joined in various activities during the time in the school.

Continued patrols in Westfield especially around Sitwell, Rockingham and Roche flats and in the Challoner Green area. PCSO's have been in regular attendance at the Westfield Tennants and Residents meetings.

Referral order made to Youth Offending Service regarding individual who is causing problems in the community. 

Local PCSO's attended the Steer Clear focus group with youths from Westfield and other areas. This is where Sheffield Futures work with local youths to do diversary activities during the school holidays.

On the 14th April, Smart water was put in to 62 properties in Westfield by PCSO's.

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Update 010410. On 17th March, a walkabout took place with PCSO's, Safer Neighbourhood Officer and Crime Reduction Officer regarding the issues on Sitwell flats. Graffiti has now been cleaned from the walls on the stair wells and residents have been spoken too regarding the ongoing issues. Another  meeting was held on the 30th March between PCSO's and Sheffield Homes with regards to Sitwell flats. Due to reported incidents on Challoner Green, a sign is to be erected next to the CCTV camera stating that this camera belongs to Sheffield City Council.

 

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Update 040310, PACT discussed at the PACT meeting and although inroads have been made, this PACT will remain in place at this time.

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Update 240210; officers will be attending the Westfield Celebration event on Saturday 27 February 2010 (advertised on the Mosborough SNT front page.) This will be a chance for residents to speak to local officers about issues effecting them.

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Update 220210; On 190210 officers carried out an operation on the PACT area. The operation involved 2 PCSOs and 2 police officers.The operation ran between 9pm and 2am. During that time the police officers completed high visibility foot patrol on the Sitwell and Roche flats. The PCSOs completed high visibility foot patrol on the Westfield Centre at the same time. The operation was completed on a Friday night since residents had identied this as a key time for antisocial behaviour. During the operation officers stopped and accounted 4 youths on the estate. Only 4 youths were stopped since they were the only ones present/ seen by officers at that time.

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Update 170210; yesterday officers attended a meeting at the Westfield Centre with Sheffield Homes Antisocial behaviour team, tenancy management, neighbourhood wardens, Kier and concerned residents. The issues at the centre have been discussed including the damages taking place and actions have been taken forward by all of the partners to try to rectify the problems occurring.

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Update 240110;

On 190110 officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team worked with colleagues from the response team at Mossway. They completed patrols on the estate between 1630 x 19hrs and carried out stop checks totalling; 3 vehicle searches, 10 person searches, 11 stop and account, 2 requirements to produce docoments and 5 intelligence reports were submitted. The OIC for the operation was PC 3909 Sadler.

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Update 070110;

To date 6 drug warrants completed, 21 people in total processed for drug offences.

Discussions held with the Sheffield Central Antisocial Behaviour Team has led to the identification of two key individuals that the SNA will be targetting along with Response Team and CID colleagues.

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Officers continue to patrol the area at peak times, targeting suspected drug buyers and dealers. Many buyers are coming to the area in vehicles and the use of stop/checks has helped to disrupt activity. The area has been realtively quiet of recent but the problems have not yet been eliminated. We are working with local partners to identify ways to improve the area and looking to identify homes of dealers in order to take positive action against them.

Previous update(s)

Patrols have been increased in the Westfield area during the evening and particularly at weekends, concentrating on known problem spots. 4 drugs warrants have been executed in the area , all resulting in action relating to drugs offences. Work is continuing in relation to other drug dealing hotspots on the estate.