South Yorkshire Police pleased with summer efforts on anti-social behaviour

School holidays and summertime are normally periods in which officers see a rise in reports – however areas across Barnsley have seen large reductions this year.

Darfield was named as one of the places with the biggest decrease in ASB reports, along with Cudworth, Rockingham and Hoyland Milton – the last of which has seen a 67 per cent fall in the past two months.

The police efforts alongside Barnsley Council have included closing problematic properties and taking enforcement action.

Troublesome tenants have been visited and warned that they face having their homes possessed if they do not follow regulations.

Parents of children involved in anti-social behaviour have been issued tenancy warning notices, telling them that they could face action from the council if they fail to take responsibility for their youngstes’ actions.

Neighbourhood Chief Inspector John Mallows said: “We are passionate about the communities we serve, we strive to create safer, more enjoyable places to live and work and unfortunately those that commit ASB can have a profound impact on people’s livelihoods, physical and mental well-being.

“This work is a small fraction of what we do. We know that off-road bikes remain a priority for our communities, and we have been working alongside the off-road bike team to intercept those using vehicles to commit crime and ASB.

“We are stronger with our communities, and I continue to thank those who support us by providing intelligence and reporting issues.”

If you’re concerned about ASB, contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team online or call 101.