Blurton and Longton West

Off-road bikes and the associated anti-social behaviour. Residents have told us about the damage to green spaces and vehicles, the noise, and the fear these bikes cause when ridden dangerously on roads and through parks.

To tackle this, we are continuing Operation Transom in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council. This involves the neighbourhood policing team, roads policing unit, local authority anti-social behaviour (ASB) team, and dedicated communications support. The goal is clear: to identify offenders, take enforcement action, and reassure the public through visible and proactive policing. As part of our ongoing work, we have carried out targeted days of action. These operations include the use of drones, NPAS (police helicopter), a fixed-wing aircraft, and specially trained officers using off-road bikes. This allows us to safely pursue and apprehend offenders, even in hard-to-reach areas.

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) caused by youths congregating and being disrespectful to local residents.

We’ve received increasing reports of local youths behaving in an anti-social and disrespectful way towards residents. Our PCSOs are working closely with the local councillor and the local authority’s ASB teams to put together plans on how best to tackle these issues. We’d encourage the community to continue reporting anything that concerns you so we can respond effectively. You’ll also see more visibility in the area, including the mobile police station, as we work to reassure residents and address these behaviours.

Youth-Related ASB and Street Drinking

Residents have continued to report concerns around youth-related anti-social behaviour and incidents of street drinking in the area. Our PCSOs are working closely with the local councillor, residents, and businesses to identify effective solutions. This includes exploring improved youth provision, considering environmental changes to design out crime, and taking robust action against persistent offenders.

We are also looking to increase our visibility across Blurton through police surgeries and local drop-in sessions, giving residents the opportunity to speak with officers directly, share their concerns, and help shape our ongoing response.

Traffic Related ASB and Speeding

To tackle this, we are continuing Operation Transom in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council. This involves the neighbourhood policing team, roads policing unit, local authority anti-social behaviour (ASB) team, and dedicated communications support. The goal is clear: to identify offenders, take enforcement action, and reassure the public through visible and proactive policing. As part of our ongoing work, we have carried out targeted days of action. These operations include the use of drones, NPAS (police helicopter), a fixed-wing aircraft, and specially trained officers using off-road bikes. This allows us to safely pursue and apprehend offenders, even in hard-to-reach areas.

Youth Related ASB and Street Drinking

Residents have continued to report concerns around youth-related anti-social behaviour and incidents of street drinking in the area. Our PCSOs are working closely with the local councillor, residents, and businesses to identify effective solutions. This includes exploring improved youth provision, considering environmental changes to design out crime, and taking robust action against persistent offenders. We are also looking to increase our visibility across Blurton through police surgeries and local drop-in sessions, giving residents the opportunity to speak with officers directly, share their concerns, and help shape our ongoing response.

Off Road Bikes, ASB from noise and damage to local green spaces.

To tackle this, we are continuing Operation Transom in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council. This involves the neighbourhood policing team, roads policing unit, local authority anti-social behaviour (ASB) team, and dedicated communications support. The goal is clear: to identify offenders, take enforcement action, and reassure the public through visible and proactive policing. As part of our ongoing work, we have carried out targeted days of action. These operations include the use of drones, NPAS (police helicopter), a fixed-wing aircraft, and specially trained officers using off-road bikes. This allows us to safely pursue and apprehend offenders, even in hard-to-reach areas.

Drug Related Concerns

A large portion of residents have raised that drugs are top of their list of concerns for the area. This isn't something we as the police are receiving reports or intelligence about. To help us to tackle your concerns, we'd encourage residents to reach out to the police either directly or via Crimestoppers, to help us build that picture into enforcement action. Any reports can be made anonymously.

Nuisance bikes and e-scooters creating anti-social behaviour (ASB) and unsafe environment for residents

To tackle this, we are continuing Operation Transom in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council. This involves the neighbourhood policing team, roads policing unit, local authority anti-social behaviour (ASB) team, and dedicated communications support. As part of our ongoing work, we have carried out targeted days of action. These operations include the use of drones, NPAS (police helicopter), a fixed-wing aircraft, and specially trained officers using off-road bikes. This allows us to safely pursue and apprehend offenders, even in hard-to-reach areas.

Drug-related concerns

We have conducted a number of warrants in the area and will continue to take enforcement action wherever possible.