Three month cop op helps cut anti-social behaviour in Conisbrough
ANTI-social behaviour has fallen by 28 per cent over three months in Conisbrough, claim South Yorkshire Police.
The force says the positive result is due to a tailored neighbourhood policing plan led by Doncaster South Neighbourhood Policing Team.
In the town, officers have focused on visibility, intelligence gathering and partnership work to reduce offending and take action against those responsible.
Officers have utilised a mixture of high visibility and plain clothed patrols.
Police officers have set out to forge working relationships with local businesses to help gather intelligence on persistent offenders.
The number of youth-related anti-social behaviour offences in Conisbrough has fallen, with officers issuing community protection notices and warnings to persistent offenders.
Off-road bike incidents have also dropped by 36 per cent in the past three months.
Sgt Christopher Macleod said: “We recognise the impact anti-social behaviour has on local residents and communities, and we continue to work closely with partners to address and tackle these issues.
“We are regularly gathering intelligence on people riding off-road bikes in a dangerous or anti-social manner and, where possible, we will seize these bikes and use the powers available to us to deal with offenders appropriately.
“Our officers carry out regular proactive patrols to ensure they are visible and ready to respond to reports of anti-social behaviour. We also work with local businesses, retailers and community groups to understand more about the issues taking place and to obtain evidence that helps us identify offenders.”
PC Ben Hughes, neighbourhood officer for Conisbrough and Denaby, said: “We know off-road bikes cause anger and frustration in the community, and we have worked hard to gather intelligence and seize bikes to keep residents safe.
“Community intelligence has been key in shaping our policing response, allowing us to run operations with our Motorcycle and Rural Crime Team, Roads Policing Group and other partners.
“Off-road bikes being ridden illegally and dangerously pose a serious threat to people’s safety. If you are doing this, please know that we will find you, we will seize your bike, and we will take appropriate action to keep communities safe from potential harm.”