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Nuisance youths in the Whiston area

Issue Date Friday 22nd November 2019


Kimberworth Park - shed breaks and burglaries, and anti-social behaviour particularly around St Johns Green

Issue Date Friday 15th November 2019

Operation Shield smart water has been issued to over 500 properties in the ward. A number of youths have been spoken to with regard to behaviour. Partners are involved - RMBC, Early Help now on-board. CCTV to be installed on St Johns Green.January saw the first sec 35 Dispersal order in place for St Johns Green. This gives police the power to bann nuisance individuals from the area for upto 48hrs. Patrols by NPT have increased, further operations to take place

Action Date Friday 17th January 2020


Speeding vehicles Broom Lane near to crossing

Issue Date Friday 15th November 2019


Ferham - the supply and use of drugs, the environment and conditions of properties and street cleanliness

Issue Date Thursday 14th November 2019

Officers are working with partners and other colleagues to identify key addresses and individuals involved. "Day of action" scheduled and a working party has not been set up to address issues in the Ferham area. "
Regular patrols of location, stop searches by officers,

Action Date Friday 17th January 2020


Kimberworth - Anti-social behaviour, burglaries, drug dealing and the use of off-road motorcycles

Issue Date Thursday 14th November 2019

Officers have conducted a number of Operation Alligator patrols with high visibility and targeted stop search. They have also worked with the SYP off-road bike team to identify and take action against individuals. Localised Op Shield areas to be set-up
Operation shield is rolling out within the locality, signs errected and smart water registrations continue, op alliagators continue in the area.

Action Date Friday 17th January 2020


Winterhill - anti-social behaviour around the school and Fellowsfield shops.

Issue Date Thursday 14th November 2019

Police and RMBC have worked together to ensure fencing installed near to the school which has reduced ASB significantly. Regular patrols and visibility at shops at key times with positive action taken.

Action Date Friday 15th November 2019


Speeding traffic on A629. Concern for elderly residents who may be vulnerable to burglaries. Ensure a Joint surgery/drop in is established

Issue Date Wednesday 13th November 2019

Operation Slowdown carried out on A629. Funding identified to purchase Smart water (op Shield) kits. Joint Surgery has been set-up.
Several more op slow downs througout Dec and Jan have taken place with more to come.
Joint surgeries are taking place, at Art Works, Brook Hill. Next meeting Thursday 23rd Janruary 2020 at 14:30

Action Date Friday 17th January 2020


We have received multiple reports in relation to anti-social behaviour and drug use in the Wharncliffe area of Rotherham. There was also increased offences of shoplifting and street drinking/begging in the town centre.

Issue Date Thursday 1st August 2019

We carried out a Day of Action on the 14th August 2019 which included partnership work including visits with RMBC. This was in aim to target residents and premises of interest. A total of 29 visits were completed in the Wharncliffe area.

A homeless sweep in the Town Centre took place with Homeless Resettlement Officer where 4 rough sleepers were located signposting to support services.

We conducted high visibility patrols on foot and on bicycle supported by our Mounted department where officers enforced the PSPO and offered different crime prevention advice to members of the public. In the town centre, multiple cyclists were spoken to and offered advice in relation to cycle theft whilst a Crime Prevention stand was held at Clifton Park

Multiple arrests were made, 1 for a residential burglary, 1 for harassment and burglary, 1 for shoplifting and 1 for a breach of court order. Followed by 5 stop searches. A warrant was executed with RMBC Animal Health and the RSPCA in East Dene, leading to further enquiries from Animal health into passports and possible animal mutilation offences.

Action Date Wednesday 14th August 2019


There was multiple reports received in relation to youths causing issues at Eastwood View Working Mens Club. This involving antisocial behaviour causing distress to local residents.

Issue Date Monday 15th July 2019

Joint work has been carried out with Nicholson and Co to target harden the property. As a result, the property has been boarded up to prevent further access and damage. Youths have been identified and have been dealt with accordingly. Regular patrols have been completed around the area and the issues have now stopped.

Action Date Tuesday 20th August 2019


We have received multiple reports in relation to anti-social behaviour and the use of off road motorbikes on Herringthorpe Playing Fields.

Issue Date Saturday 1st June 2019

Patrols have been completed by local officers as well as the off road bike team. Joint work is being carried out with RMBC to target harden the park with the aim of preventing the bikes getting on the park.

Action Date Saturday 10th August 2019


Town centre - concerns raised about anti-social behaviour, street drinking and begging

Issue Date Friday 25th January 2019

Working in partnership with RMBC - street wardens and Licensing to reduce the opportunity for street drinking. PSPO enforcement through issuing tickets, joint patrols and problem-solving plans. Partnership plans around begging with support and enforcement in relation to specific individuals

Action Date Friday 25th January 2019


Canklow - anti-social behaviour around the area of the school by local youths and other named individuals

Issue Date Friday 25th January 2019

In partnership with RMBC, action has been progressed against a number of individuals. ABCs have been issued. Action being taken in relation to tenancies. Agreement to install CCTV in the area

Action Date Friday 25th January 2019


Clifton Park - concerns of anti-social behaviour, substance misuse and sexual activity in the park

Issue Date Friday 25th January 2019

Regular joint patrols with park rangers, and monitoring of CCTV covering key areas of the park. Positive action taken in terms of offences committed, and appropriate safeguarding referrals for vulnerable people.

Action Date Friday 25th January 2019


ASB by young people around Hungerhill shops

Issue Date Friday 25th January 2019

Regular patrols and discussion with RMBC to install CCTV at the location

Action Date Friday 25th January 2019


Eastwood - vehicle nuisance, anti-social behaviour, drug misuse and concerns around sexual activity taking place. Two key areas of concern Pocket Park and Eldon Road playing fields

Issue Date Friday 25th January 2019

Patrol plan in place, regular joint patrols with RMBC street warden. Robust action taken to seize vehicles driven in anti-social manner. Plans for both locations with partners, floodlighting and CCTV installed at the park. Plans to reduce shrubbery at the fields. Diversionary activities in place with youth workers. Targeted stop search and warrants executed for drugs

Action Date Friday 25th January 2019


East Dene - anti-social behaviour in and around The Lanes by young people

Issue Date Friday 25th January 2019

A number of Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) have been issued to young people in partnership with RMBC. Tenancies being looked at. Community Protection Notice warning issued to stop behaviour. Diversionary activities being organised by partners

Action Date Friday 25th January 2019


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