What issues concerned you most in your area?
At the PACT meeting on 24th June 2010 you told us that you were concerned by antisocial behaviour on South Road between 4pm and 10pm.
This PACT priority has been agreed and continued at subsequent meetings, including the most recent one in February 2011.
We have increased patrols by officers and community officers in the area of South Road, in cars, on foot and using police cyclists. We've also made the response team officers aware of the issues, so that they allocate patrol time to the area when they're available.
UPDATE for July
We're also extending a scheme into Walkley with community officers visiting local residents and shops to give out information and make sure that people know the best way to contact the local Safer Neighbourhood Team with any concerns.
UPDATE for August
We are aware that there are issues relating to the flats above the shops on South Road next to Greenhow Street. Some of these flats are empty and we have had reports of youths congregating near them and trying to gain access to the derelict properties. we're currently trying to work with the properties' owners to secure the premises properly and to prevent youths from being able to climb onto the roof.
The SNT have recently run a series of 'test purchases' for licensed premises in the area. One shop in the Walkley area did fail, and we will be taking action through the courts to deal with this shop, and potentially review their license to sell alcohol. This is one of the ways which we will act to stop alcohol getting to underage drinkers, in order to stop it from fueling antisocial behviour.
UPDATE for September
We have recently had a CCTV camera put up on South Road. Local shopkeepers and residents have told us that this has dramatically cut incidents of antisocial behaviour in the area.
UPDATE for October
The last month has seen antisocial behaviour in Walkley, and especially South Road, continue to fall. Even over Halloween and Bonfire night, which traditionally have led to an increase in antisocial behaviour, an increased police presence and robust dealing with troublemakers is working.
UPDATE for January
The colder weather over the winter seems to have had a further effect on reducing groups of youths hanging about on the street and causing problems.
UPDATE for MARCH
Following consultation with local residents, business owners and people at the PACT meetig on Thursday 24th March, it was agreed to remove this location as a PACT priority.
If you have any information in relation to this, or any other priority, in the area, please call the SNT direct on 0114 296 4912 and leave a message, or dial 101 for police callhandlers at any time.