Baddeley, Milton and Norton

Anti-social behaviour (ASB), specifically tackling off-road motorbikes.

We have introduced additional patrols during the evenings to tackle ASB. Section 34 dispersal powers have been used to remove the main problem offenders from the area.

Off Road bikes

We are aware of the on going concerns raised by residents and members of the community about the use of off road bikes. As a result, our road crime team will continue to spend time in the areas. We have arranged targets operations using a variety of resources including our road crime team, Staffs off road bikes, drones and the fixed wing plane. This has been on going through the summer. This has also involved local officers engaging with petrol stations schools and joint visits with local housing officers to address problem properties. Operation Transom and Operation Reclaim is our response to nuisance off-road bikes. In conjunction with the Local Authority, we are trying to identify riders of the bikes, both through police reported incidents and information received by the Local Authority. Where the evidence allows, we are carrying out seizures of bikes and prosecuting riders. There have been occasions where riders have been identified as residing in Local Authority housing and tenancy breach action has been taken.

Anti Social Behaviour

This has been identified as an area historically high in serious violence and as such, is an area dedicated for patrols using government funding with officers carrying out foot patrols in the worst affected streets. Other locations have been identified for ASB mainly from gathering youths and other areas have been targeted for patrols by PCSOs in support of youth provision for the area.

ASB - Drugs

Following feedback from local residents, drug use and drug dealing have been identified as ongoing concerns within the area. In response, local neighbourhood officers will increase their visibility through regular foot patrols and engagement with the community. Officers will take proactive and positive action against those involved in drug-related activity, working to deter offending and reduce the impact these issues have on local residents. Our aim is to create a safer, more secure environment for everyone living and working in the area.

Tackling traffic offences and anti-social use of off-road bikes

This continues to be a priority for us to reduce the impact this behaviour is having on local residents.
Over the past quarter, and continuing into the next, we have been and will continue to take action to address this issue through:
• Targeted patrols and specialist support: We are working closely with our Road Crime Team, including bike officers and advanced drivers, to target key locations at the times where issues are most prevalent, based on intelligence and data.
• Coordinated operations: We are carrying out targeted days of action using a range of resources, including Road Crime officers, police off-road bikes, drones, and the fixed-wing aircraft to identify and disrupt offenders.
• Partnership working and enforcement: We continue to work alongside Stoke-on-Trent City Council as part of Operation Transom, our joint approach to tackling nuisance off-road bikes. With information provided by the public, we are identifying riders and, where evidence allows, seizing bikes and prosecuting those responsible.

We are also working with housing partners to address issues linked to properties. In some cases, where offenders live in local authority housing, tenancy enforcement action has been taken.

Tackling drug use and drug dealing

Following feedback from local residents, drug use and drug dealing remain concerns within the area and continue to be a policing priority.
Over the past quarter, and continuing into the next, we are addressing these issues through:
• Increased visibility and engagement: We are carrying out regular foot patrols to provide a visible presence, deter offending, and engage with the community to gather information and provide reassurance.
• Proactive enforcement and support: We are taking positive action against those involved in drug-related activity. Where appropriate, we will also work with partner agencies and charities to offer support to individuals who wish to address substance misuse.
• Appropriate action where support is declined: Where individuals do not wish to engage with support, or are not eligible, we will take appropriate and proportionate enforcement action to address offending behaviour.
• Partnership working: We continue to work closely with partner agencies to disrupt drug-related activity, reduce harm, and minimise the impact on local residents and businesses.