South Yorkshire Safer Neighbourhood Teams

 

November

During this month some 26 council patrols have been made in the area. During with staff engaged with members of the community. Whilst there have been a couple of reports of damage in the area; no offences have been identified on patrols.

DECEMBER 2011

Foot and cycle patrols have been put on by the SNA staff. Neighbourhood Response Team and Council Officers have been patrolling in the area. No issues have been rasied so far on these patrols.

01/12/2011
20:03
Bentley
Balfour Road 
Officers conducted a patrol to this location nothing found at this time
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04/12/2011
21:35
Bentley
Balfour Road
No incidents were encountered at this time.
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08/12/2011
21:48
Bentley
Balfour Road 
Officers conducted a patrol to this location no problems found at this time
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11/12/2011
10:30
Bentley
Balfour Road 
Patrolled area.  Nothing to report at this time.
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13/12/2011
11:10
Bentley
Balfour Road 
Patrolled area.  Nothing to report at this time.
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During the month of December there has only been one genuine incident of rowdy/inconsiderate behaviour recorded on Balfour Road. Local officers were on scene within seconds of receiving the call as they were already on foot patrol in the area. The problem was alcohol fuelled and local residents were dispersed and told to go back to their own properties, they were also robustly advised of the consequences should any further calls be received.

Friday 13th January 2012

During this weekend officers have conducted high visibility directed patrols of the area paying particular attention to Balfour Road. During these patrols no anti social incidents were seen or reported. We will continue to monitor.

Friday 3rd February 2012

High viz Patrols Conducted, 6 x ABC+ (initial warning) letters issued to local youths. Working closley with shop owners to identify offenders.  DMBC also making regular patrols of the area. 

17th February 2012

No calls have been received with regards to Anti-Social Behaviour and no incidents have been highlighted by patrol officers during the past two weeks.

Officers have completed patrols on cycles and foot in the area at key times. Thus far no parking offences have been identified.

Parking Enforcement Officers will be paying attention to the area and we will update you on their activitiy.

2nd December

Council enforcement staff patrolled the area. During which 2 parking tickets were issued for parking issues.

3rd February 2012

Several patrols of the shop fronts have been conducted by local SNT staff and motorists have been advised of any obstructions to the bus stop. Council enforcement staff have also patrolled the area.

17th February 2012

No issues have been reported by patrol officers in the past 2 weeks.

November

Patrols made by council staff

The local school CYPO and Pcso's have assisted local children in a speed awareness operation on local car drivers. using the hand held speed camera to stop vehicles exceeding the speed limit. On the day the drivers were complimentry on the operation and none were more than a couple of miles over the limit.

24th November

Officers completed an operation (with partners) through the day looking at traffic, waste carriage, speeding, taxi, red diesel offences. Whilst no speeding offences were identified on the road. The days results included 2 vehicles being seized for using red diesel. And 1 car seized for no insurance.

3rd February 2012

We have conducted several speeding checks on both Jossey Lane and Amersall Road over the past weeks. Drivers of vehicles travelling in excess of the speed limit have been stopped and advised. Most of the offenders have been local residents of either Scawthorpe or Bentley and as a result of our intervention complaints of speeding vehicles have significantly reduced.

17th February 2012

Nothing to report at this time, we will continue to conduct speed checks throughout the coming weeks.

Over the past 2 months the Safer Neighbourhood Team have worked with Council partners and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue to tackle both those involved in fire related incidents and remove the source often used to start fires; i.e rubbish and fly tipping hot spots.  As a result of this the numbers of 'secondary' fires over the last 2 months has significantly reduced.  two children at bentley High Primary schools have been enroled as junior fire wardens following their involvement with fire incidents and one received a reprimand.

It was agreed at the PACT meeting on 31/08/10 to remove this priority.  but it forms part of the key work of the nighbourhood team and SYF&R so although not one of the 3 priorities, it will continue to be addressed by the SNT as a whole.

The below statistics have been provided by the Neighbourhood Team within Bentley re their work to tackle the current priority:

Members of the public have reported 3 incidents of dumped rubbish, 3 incidents of dog fouling, 8 incidents relating to general litter, 1 incident relating to dead animals, 4 incidents relating to litter bins overflowing, 2 incidents relating to street sweepage, 1 incident relating to spilage and 1 incident relating to needles

Neighbourhood staff have identified 25 incidents of dumped rubbish, 9 incidents relating to fly tipping, 0 incidents of dog fouling, 5 incidents relating to general litter, 1 incident relating to dead animals, 0 incidents relating to litter bins overflowing, 0 incidents relating to street sweepage, 0 incident relating to spilage and 0 incident relating to needles.

It was agreed at the Community meeting on 26 May 2010 to remove this as a priority.

August 2011

The summer holidays a regular increase for us in such calls. We are happy to say the calls have been slow in coming and generally of a minor nature. How ever we still ask that if you have any issues please ring at the time and allow us the opportunity of helping to resolve your problem

July 2011

During this month we had 2 joint operations targeting friday nights. Where we worked with partner agencies in social services, youth services and other youth engagement. These are designed to engage with the youth on the streets in known "hotspot" areas. These are a positive and provide information to both the partners and youths concerned. During these times the engagement was positive and enjoyed by the youths themselves. Often being signposted to other opportunities that they were not aware of.

 

Early hours Wednesday 8th June 2011

Officers detained three persons (all under the influence of drink) at just after 0100 hours at Church Street, Bentley on suspicion of criminal damage and attempt theft of motor vehicle.  The individuals had damaged a local residents property at Askern Road, Bentley and after leaving the location committed further criminal offences on Church Road, where they decided to smash the window of an unattended vehicle and make efforts to steal it.  A description of the individuals was passed and one arrested after a short foot chase.  The other 2 individuals were arrested with the help of the Force helicopter and effective area searches of the location by officers on foot.  All three will be interviewed with regard to the events of the evening.

Weekend of 20th/21st May 2011

4 male adults and one female youth had alcohol seized from them in the Bentley DPPO area and advice given about street drinking.

March 2011

The Community Payback scheme may be of relevance to reducing the impact of criminal damage on the Community, so if there are areas that need cleaning up due to persistent damage (obvious public reparations) please feed suggestions in to the SNT. (community.payback@southyorkshire.probation.gsi.gov.uk) Suggestions so far have been - a number of pinfolds within Bentley, particularly Finkle Street and a project to clear up part of the Community Woodlands in Bentley.

February 2011

During February additional patrols have been put in place to address criminal damage and public disorder linked to alcohol consumption.  This saw a number of arrests for drunk and disorderly and damage; including 2 youths who removed the plough sign from the Plough Public House in Arksey and caused disruption to the highway in the locality and a further individual who caused damage to a number of cars within Bentley – all whilst under the influence of intoxicants.

A number of test purchases have taken place at both on and off license premises over the past week.  All the public houses passed and only one off licence failed.  A knife test purchase has also been conducted and all premises passed, which is a great improvement on last years test purchase which saw a large number fail.  During the alcohol test purchases an individual was also dealt with for possession of cannabis by way of a ‘warning’.

Work is currently taking place with regard to a St Leger tenant causing problems for local residents at Pickering Road.  The alleged perpetrator was arrested for an offence of criminal damage by SYP to assist partnership efforts to deter further disruptive behaviour and SNT staff will be conducting house to house enquiries to address any community concerns.

January 2011

In order to reduce/deter and educate children with regard to bullying (and cyber bullying) officers have also worked with Bentley High Street primary school to deliver assemblies and after school input with parents.  These sessions have also been used to promote safe and more responsible use of the internet by all concerned.

From 1st December to 17th January 2011 there were 14 incidents of criminal damage reported within Bentley, 4 in Toll Bar, 4 in Scawthorpe and 1 in Arksey.  There may be additional data relating to damage but it is possible this may be recorded under different criminal recording categories.

The Community Payback scheme may be of relevance to reducing the impact of criminal damage on the Community, so if there are areas that need cleaning up due to persistent damage (obvious public reparations) please feed suggestions in to myself or Jayne or through local councillors. (community.payback@southyorkshire.probation.gsi.gov.uk)

 November 2010

During November officers have worked a number of afternoon shifts to tackle ASB.  On 5th, 12th and 19th November alcohol was seized from individuals drinking within the designated Public Place Order and under aged youths.  In total 12 cans of lager and a half drunk bottle of vodka was seized.  ABC+ referrals are submitted in relation to alcohol consumption where appropriate.

During October 2010 15 warning letters were sent out to individuals causing ASB.  3 LETTERS RELATED TO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION. 

October 2010

During October 2010 15 warning letters were sent out to individuals causing ASB.  3 LETTERS RELATED TO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION. 

 

Saturday 23 Ocober 2010

Residents within Haselmere Grove, Bentley have directly contributed to the disruption and dismantling of a cannabis factory within their neighbourhood. Concerned residents contacted South yorkshire Police to report the movement of cannabis plants between an address and a nearby transit van.  Officers were able to respond immediately and a quick search of the locality resulted in the stopping of the vehicle on Lauder Road and the arrest of the two occupants.  Both of the males received a caution for possession of a quantity of cannabis plants and we wish to thank the community and reinforce the message that we rely on you to report suspicious incidents direct to SYP or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.  We will treat the information in the strictest confidence and act promptly to stop all forms of anti social behaviour affecting your quality of life.

 October 22nd 2010

10 cans of fosters confiscated from an 18 year old on Baldwin Avenue and local youths advised about the Designated Public Place Order that prohibits the consumption of alcohol within greater Bentley.

October 15th 2010

6 bottles of Lamrini and 1 bottle of Vodka cocktail removed from a group of youths on Burns Street and advice given/suitable referrals made relating to underage drinking in a public place.

Thursday 2nd September 2010

Local PCSO's confiscated 8 cans of lager and 6 litres of cider from six local youths at Manor House Court in Scawthorpe. All of the youths were taken home to their parents.

Friday 23rd July 2010

9 litres of lager and cider were taken from local youths in Scawthorpe by SNT officers while out on patrol. Letters were sent home to parents for the youths advising them that this behaviour will not be tolerated

 Friday 2nd July 2010

 5 litres of lager and cider were confiscated from youths for drinking in a DPPO area which bans the consumption of alcohol in a public place which is, or is likely to lead to anti social behaviour .

21 May 2010 - as a result of information passed to officers at the last Community meeeting, Bentley SNT were able to secure and execute a drugs warrant at 65 West End Avenue, Bentley.  One of the occupants at the address was detained and received a caution for possession of cannabis for personal use.  This arrest demonstrates the value of the Community meeting and the part the Community can play in identifying and reporting anti social behaviour.  Please continue to attend the meeting and report the residents/specific addresses that are causing problems within your Community and we will endeavour to act upon the information and report back to you.  

10 th to 21st May 2010 Bentley SNT carried out a five day operation to tackle anti social behaviour, criminal damagere and shed breaks within the West End of Bentley with the following results:

 - 20 x stop searches of persons on or in vicinity of trans pennine trail
 
- 5 vehicles stop checked
 
- 1 x motorcycle recovered
 
- 1 x Adm171 issued
Although there were no arrests during the period there was a significant reduction in the amount of incidents reported and intelligence has been fed in to assist with future planning and identification of persons of interest. The operation involved officers working both covertly and in full police uniform and Council staff assisted in leaflet drops and high visibility patrols within the area.

30th April 2010  - two males at two different locations in Bentley Park were issued with £80 fines by Bentley PCSO's from the local Safer Neighbourhood Team for supplying alcohol to under age youths. A male at one of the locations was also issued with a £75 fine for littering the park with his beer cans by staff from DMBC who are also part of the Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Bentley Safer Neighbourhood Team is taking a very serious approach to Anti-Social Behaviour in and around the Bentley area. Local residents who attended the latest PACT and "Have Your Say" events voiced their concerns to the SNT officers present one of them being Ant-Social Behaviour which as you can see is being delt with robustly

April 09 2010 - A joint visit to the Kirkby Avenue Primary School and nearby footpath identified a congregation spot for youth drinking and anti social behaviour.  A large quantity of litter has been removed from this area and the 'hot spot' incorporated into SNT patrols.

On the same date officers conducted an operation to disperse youths from the Bentley area and issue formal warnings prohibiting their return to the locality within a 48 hour period.  Although no such warnings were appropriate on this occassion the operation will be repeated each month in order to drive our performance within this PACT priority area.

February - March 2010 - regular patrols conducted in vacinity of Bentley Food & Wine, Bentley Road and the Kirkby Avenue Youth Centre to tackle youth nuisance and street drinking.  Four ABC referrals have been submitted for youths spoken to in this area.

Discussions ongoing with local off license premises to participate in an 'alcohol watch' scheme and sign up to a code of practice for alcohol sales.  Update to be provided at May's PACT meeting.

Increased patrols within the highlighted areas and progressed investigations to detect offences of criminal damage.

At the PACT on 27/04/10 it was agreed that this priority could be removed.  Although criminal damage is still occurring within Bentley, the residents believe that this priority can be tackled within the separate priority relating to ASB.

Therefore as of 27/04/10 this priority has been removed.

During December 2009 and January 2010 a number of licensing visits (63 in total) were conducted by the team and a number of truancy patrols completed.

We continue to work with the local primary schools and Don Valley School to educate youngsters in relation to anti social behaviour and the dangers of alcohol consumption.  Efforts are also under way to introduce a watch scheme (similar to pub watch) for local Off licenses in the area which will enable the SNT to implement and enforce their alcohol fuelled ASB strategy.  further updates in relation to this will follow in due course.

There have been relatively few calls to SYP relating to youth nuisance within this area over the past few weeks.  However, it is clear that youngsters continue to drink on the streets of Bentley and we have recently referred a number of youths to Children’s Services/YOS under the ABC scheme and seized alcohol from them at Centurian Park.

It was agreed at the PACT on 23/02/10 to widen the scope of this priority to reflect the wider Community problems.  In view of this a new priority has been created

September 2011
 
While on patrol, local officers received a call advising of an off-road motorcycle being ridden on the road by local youths on Cheviot Drive Scawthorpe. Within a few minutes officer were at the scene where they found two youths with the motorcycle. Both offenders will now face road traffic offences.
 

August 2011
In July we recovered some 14 motorcycle from people across the North. This has had a positive result during the childrens summer holidays. What is usually a busy period for such activitiy. We have had a small number of calls. Whilst this is still of concern, we thank the people who take time to call in and the results speak for themselves.
A recent court update from 1x 20 yr old, who was apprehended after a call from the public resulted in, an 8 week suspended sentence, disqualified from driving until test passed, £80 costs and the destruction of the motorcycle
 
1st July 2011
 
On Friday 1st July a member of the public called the police on the none emergency number and reported that a quad was being ridden on the park in Bentley. Several officers who were on a seperate operation in the area attended the scene and a quad was seized.

 
June 2011
There has been a recent increase in sightings of quad bikes within the Bentley New Village and Arksey area that are actively involved in the theft of cable.
In the early hours of 9th June 2011 a Network Rail operative disturbed 2 males on quad bikes attempting to steal cable at the tracks near to Arksey Crossing.  The males made good their escape prior to actually stealing the cable and the assistance of the Force helicopter was requested to aid the search of the local area for the males.  Two quads were sighted coming out of an alley near to Bentley Police Station and follwed into the New Village estate.  
One of the bikes was subsequently abandonned and a local resident detained a short distance away. This male was arrested on susp of theft of the cable and offences connected with the use and possession of the quad bike.  The bike has been recovered and enquiries are ongoing.
Metal and cable theft is a significant problem across Doncaster and has led to significant disruption for communities due to loss of phone communications and services provided by telecommunications companies.  Significant disruption and costs are also suffered by the rail networks.  If you have any information that would assist in the identification of individuals involved in such incidents or witness suspicious activity in progress, please contact crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or SYP.
 
 
3rd JUNE 2011
 
Today we again seized another off road motorcycle under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 this one too is destined for the crusher. This bike was taken from a local youth on Manor House Court in Bentley.

31st MAY 2011

  Today at approximately 14.00hrs, SYP received a call from a local resident that a motorcycle was being ridden along the Trans Pennine Trail at the bottom of Castle Hills Road Scawthorpe. PCSO’s were deployed to the area and 40mins later the bike had been seized from the rider and was on route to the crusher’s yard.

 

MAY 2011

 On Tuesday 17th May the South Yorkshire Police Helicopter (SY99) while transiting across Doncaster, spotted a small off road motorcycle being ridden along the Trans Pennine Trail near to Centurion Way Bentley. The helicopter came down low and requested via its onboard PA system that the bike stop. The rider who was quite surprised to see the £4.5million helicopter hovering overhead complied with the request and waited for officers to attend. The officers quickly attended and seized the bike under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act.

     

ALSO

On Friday 20th May 2 young lads on road legal mopeds were spoken to by PCSO's on Finkle Street. The two males had been seen riding in an unsafe and inconsiderate manner on Jossy Lane Scawthorpe and on Bentley High Street. The males were spoken to, advised on the manner of their driving, and issued with a warning under Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. This warning lasts for twelve months and if they are seen driving in a careless or inconsiderate manner during this period their bikes can be seized under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002.  

APRIL 2011

After a report from the public of nuisance motorcycles on the Trans Pennine Trail local community officers were deployed to the area of Toll Bar. As officers approached the bridge at Toll Bar 2 moped style bikes were seen. The offenders left the bikes and ran off before officers could get close enough. The two mopeds had been stolen from different locations earlier that week. The bikes were recovered and sent to the Crime Scene Investigators for forensic testing.

   

Also in April a red quad bike was siezed from an address on Pickering Road Bentley after reports of the bike being ridden on the parkland behind Victoria Road. The bike was taken to a police compound and destroyed.

 

MARCH 2011

A Small 110cc pit bike was seized from a local youth after he was caught riding it on Bentley pit top. The bike was taken and crushed.

Jan 2011

Paperwork in support of a prosecution for careless driving for two of the lads involved in the incident detailed below on 1/11/10 has now been submitted to our Criminal Justice Unit.  This has been supported by a Community Impact Statement in the hope that the magistrates will consider the affect such incidents have on the Community as a whole when determining how to deal with the lads.

To give you an idea of some of the work over the past 6 months relating to motorbike nuisance, I can tell you that in excess of 30 warnings have been given and approximately 28 bikes seized.  Work continues and the incidents of nuisance continue.

 

November 1st 2010

At 18:10pm 1/11/10 three youths were seen by PCSO CYCLISTS riding a motorcycle along a bridle path and onto public roads. The motorcycle travelled along Jossey Lane, Bentley and through road closure measures put in place following a recent road traffic collision at the railway bridge.

Upon seing additional Police staff two of the youths jumped from the motorcycle and left it to crash into a kerb with the one remaining passenger still on board.  The vehicle has no lights, no registration plates, no “L” plates and non of the riders wore helmets.  Upon recovery it was also shown to have been stolen from a burglary in the Stainforth area in August of this year.

All three individuals have been questioned in connection with the matter and enquiries are continuing with a view to securing a prosecution for dangerous driving.

Thursday 30th September 2010

  A local resident reported an off road motorcycle being ridden by a youth behind the houses on Grove Avenue Bentley. Local PCSO's attended and seized a small 50cc quad bike from a local youth. The youth was not happy about having his bike seized however, officers advised him about the ZERO tolerance regarding nuisance motorcycles due to the number of complaints from local residents.

Wednesday 18th August 2010

An "Off Road" motorcycle was seized from a man in his 20's from the trail behind the houses on Braithwell Road. The offender protested his innocence saying that he was testing it. The motorcycle was later destroyed.

 Wednesday 9th June 2010

  Two "Off Road" motorcycles were seized under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act from Bentley Park. Both offenders were taken home and spoken to in front of their parents; the bikes were disclaimed and destroyed.

On May 9th 2010 officers carried out a further motorcycle operation with colleagues at Adwick and Askern with the following results: 

3 vehicles seized.

3 Fixed penalty notices served.

2 final warnings administered.

Following the Community Meeting on Tuesday 27 April 2010 a quad bike was seized by Officers conducting patrols on West End Avenue. Residents attending the meeting had raised concerns about a particular address on West End Avenue and officers went from the meeting to the location in question and immediately witnessed the use of a quad bike and seized it.  We will continue to monitor the address in question to ensure that further offences are acted upon promptly

On Saturday 25th April 2010 Doncaster North Safer Neighbourhood Team which comprised of Police, Council Staff and the Environmental Health team ran a joint motorcycle operation which centred around the Bentley pit top area in order to combat the nuisance being reported at the local PACT meetings. The results from this operation are as follows:

4 x verbal warnings, 3 x official admin 171 warnings, 1x motorcycle seized, 2 people were reported for no insurance, 4 x photos good enough to identify the riders so they can be duly processed.

This is a great result and should send out a very clear message to would be offenders that illegal use of motorcycles will not be tolerated and we will do everything we can to prosecute these offenders.

On Sunday 11th April 2010 officers worked with staff from West Yorkshire Police and Dearne SNT- utilising off road police motorcycles, mountainbikes, 4x4 vehicles, cctv vehicles and high powered camera lenses. The results included:
6 motor vehicles recovered
5 riders/drivers reported for various traffic offences
3 others were issued with tickets for road related matters.

Friday 9th April 2010 - joint visit conducted by the SNT to look at access points for motorbikes to the Kirkby Avenue footpath area surrounding Kirkby Avenue Primary School.  This visit identified a large quantity of litter which has now been cleaned up and enquiries are continuing relating to further restricting the access at key locations to minimise disruption to residents and those using the footpaths legitimately.

Friday 5th February 2010

A male was issued with warning for riding a motorcylce in the New Vilage area.

Sunday 7th February 2010

A pre-planned motorcycle operation was conducted in all areas of Doncaster North. No motorcycle or other vehicle offences were reported in the area of Bentley New Village.

 

January 2010

It is important that owners of vehicles do not leave valuables on show in their vehicles when left unattended. Items such as bags, electrical equipment, money and tools, should be securely placed out of sight in the boot or not left in the vehicle at all if at all possible. Please ensure that you have also securely locked your vehicle and closed the windows.

Patrol officers and PCSO’s have increased their vigilance and will report any sightings of vulnerable vehicles. You may have already been contacted by the police via post if your vehicle has been observed displaying goods of value. This letter is designed to bring to your attention the vulnerable state of your vehicle.

January 25th - 28th 2010 - SNT staff involved in a three day operation to tackle vehicle crime in Bentley.  During this time 170 hours of joint visible patrols were conducted and 114 community interactions.  Although no arrests were made several pieces of intelligence were gathered and a reduction in vehicle crime secured.  Following consultation at the PACT on 23/02/10 it was agreed that this priority could be removed due to the successful work completed by Bentley SNT.