South Yorkshire Safer Neighbourhood Teams

As a result of concerns that were raised at the recent community meeting, Manor & Arbourthorne SNT have increased patrols to try and identify those responsible. We have also liased with security on the site to try and offer solutions and reassurance  and to stress that we are taking these concerns seriously and will take positive action with those intent on committing anti-social behaviour.

Both PCSO’s and PC’s have directed their patrols in to the area.  They have looked at being in the area during the times anti-social behaviour has previously been reported.  These patrols have been in cars, on foot and on cycles.

A number of parents have been spoken to informally about their childrens' behaviour.  This has been done at the Officers discretion for low-level anti-social behaviour where it is believed it can be stopped by chastisement from parents.  This is common when dealing with younger children.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team are currently gathering information through observations and reports from local residents.  This will be used to take action against those involved in criminality.

Residents who have expressed concerns have been provided with the areas Police Community Support Officers details, so that they can continue to liaise with the safer neighbourhood Team and be updated of any action taken.

Officers have been working alongside partner agencies such as Activity Sheffield and the Youth Offending Teams to assist in the provision of diversionary activities for young people. These have been local football matches and activities during Operation Staysafe which utilised the Youth Offending Service Activity Vans.

Both PCSO’s and PC’s have directed their patrols in to the area.  They have looked at being in the area during the times anti-social behaviour has previously been reported.  These patrols have been in cars, on foot and on cycles.

A number of parents have been spoken to informally about their childrens' behaviour.  This has been done at the Officers discretion for low-level anti-social behaviour where it is believed it can be stopped by chastisement from parents.  This is common when dealing with younger children.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team are currently gathering information through observations and reports from local residents.  This will be used to take action against those involved in criminality.

Residents who have expressed concerns have been provided with the areas Police Community Support Officers details, so that they can continue to liaise with the safer neighbourhood Team and be updated of any action taken.

Officers have been working alongside partner agencies such as Activity Sheffield and the Youth Offending Teams to assist in the provision of diversionary activities for young people. These have been local football matches and activities during Operation Staysafe which utilised the Youth Offending Service Activity Vans.

There was 1 reported incident relating to this priority during December 2010 (Nuisance Youths).

The Safer Neighbourhood Team is currently working closely with local partners and local residents in the area.  Together they are taking measures to reduce anti-social behaviour and criminality in the area. 

Both PCSO’s and PC’s have directed their patrols in to the area.  They have looked at being in the area during the times the anti-social behaviour has been reported.  These patrols have been in cars, on foot, and on cycles.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team are currently gathering information through observations and reports from local residents.  This will be used to take action against those involved in criminality.

A 'MoCam' (Mobile Camera mounted on a street lamp) has been utilised in the area.  This is currently covering the junction of City Road and Park Grange Road.  This area has been reported at various times as being a hotspot for youths gathering and engaging in anti-social behaviour.  The footage from this camera has been utilised numerous times in active criminal investigations.  The camera also acts as a deterrent to those involved in anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

The Safer Neighbourhood Team is currently working closely with local businesses, Green Estates, Manor Castle Development Trust, Street Force and local residents in the area.  Together they are taking measures to reduce anti-social behaviour and criminality in the area. 

The South Yorkshire Police helicopter has been utilised in the area.  The images the Officers from the helicopter were able to capture allowed Safer Neighbourhood Officers to identify individuals involved in the use of off road motor cycles in the Manor Fields area.   The helicopter Officers are also able to track where any offending vehicles are abandoned, hidden or housed, so that they can be seized.   

Both PCSO’s and PC’s have directed their patrols in to the area.  They have looked at being in the area during the times anti-social behaviour has previously been reported.  These patrols have been in cars, on foot and on cycles.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team are currently gathering information through observations and reports from local residents.  This will be used to take action against those involved in criminality.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team are conducting patrols wearing body worn cameras.  These cameras are worn on the officer's body armour and are able to record images in colour, with sound. They not only act as a deterrent but images captured are often used in active investigations as evidence. 

Various parents have been spoken to informally about their childrens' behaviour. This has been done at the Officers' discretion for low-level anti-social behaviour where it is believed it can be stopped by chastisement from parents.  This is common when dealing with younger children.

Both PCSOs and PCs have directed their patrols in to the area.  They have looked at being in the area during the times the anti-social behaviour has been reported.  These patrols have been not only in cars, but also on foot and on cycles.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team are currently gathering information through observations and reports from local residents.  This will be used to take action against those involved in criminality.

Residents in the area which has expressed concerns have been provided with the details of Police Community Support Officers so that they can continue to liaise with the safer neighbourhood Team and be updated of any action taken.

Eight individuals have been issued with Acceptable Behaviour Contracts.  These contracts state to the youth the type of behaviour is not acceptable to the community they live in or visit.  The contracts are a valuable tool South Yorkshire Police uses to work with local landlords and parents to intervene in behaviour which can lead to a young person committing crime.  Quite often a social landlord (e.g. ACIS, Sheffield Homes, Great Places, etc.) will issue a caution on tenancy, as anti-social behaviour is classed as a breach.  If this type of behaviour continues the contracts can be used as evidence so that more severe action can be taken.

A number of Parental Advisory Letters have been delivered advising parents of what their children have been doing.  These are used to address the actions of young people involved in anti-social behaviour.  A Police Community Support Officer will speak to parents wherever possible with the young person present.

The residents of the area affected have been offered the opportunity to participate in the Safe and Well Scheme.  This scheme provides equipment to make their properties more secure and thus make the resident feel more comfortable in their home.

The Safer Neighbourhood Team is currently working closely with ACIS and local residents in the area.  Together they are taking measures to reduce anti-social behaviour and criminality in the area.  This includes repairing the communal door to the flats complexes in the area, etc.

Since 1st April 2010 there have been only one reported incident linked to this priority.  This was for nuisance youths.

Both PCSO’s and PC’s have directed their patrols in to the area.  They have looked at being in the area during the times the anti-social behaviour has been reported.  These patrols have not only been conducted in cars, but also on foot and on cycles.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team are currently gathering information through observations and reports from local residents.  This will be used to take action against those involved in criminality.

Residents in the area who have expressed concerns have been provided with details of the Police Community Support Officers covering their area, so that they can continue to liaise with the Safer Neighbourhood Team and be updated of any action taken.

Eight individuals have been issued with Acceptable Behaviour Contracts.  These contracts state to the youth the type of behaviour  that is not acceptable to the community they live in or visit.  The contracts are a valuable tool South Yorkshire Police uses to work with local landlords and parents to intervene in behaviour which can lead to a young person committing crime.  Quite often a social landlord (e.g. ACIS, Sheffield Homes, Great Places, etc.) will issue a caution on tenancy, as anti-social behaviour is classed as a breach.  If this type of behaviour continues the contracts can be used as evidence so that more severe action can be taken.

A number of Parental Advisory Letters have been delivered advising parents of what their children have been doing.  These are used to address the actions of young people involved in anti-social behaviour.  A Police Community Support Officer will speak to parents wherever possible with the young person present.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team are currently liaising with the local businesses to address issues surrounding youths congregating in the area.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team are conducting patrols wearing body worn cameras.  These cameras are worn on the officer's body armour and are able to record images in colour and sound. They not only act as a deterrent but images captured are often used in active investigations as evidence. 

A number of parents have been spoken to informally about their children’s behaviour.  This has been done at the Officers discretion for low-level anti-social behaviour where it is believed it can be stopped by chastisement from parents.  This is common when dealing with younger children.

Since April 1st 2010 there have been two reported incidents linked to this priority.  One for nuisance motor cycles one for nuisance youths.

The South Yorkshire Police helicopter has been utilised in the area.  The images the Officers from the helicopter were able to capture allowed Safer Neighbourhood Officers to identify individuals involved in the use of off road motor cycles in the 'Manor Fields' park area.   The helicopter Officers are also able to track where any offending vehicles are abandoned, hidden or housed, so that they can be seized.

Both PCSOs and PCs have directed their patrols in to the area.  They have looked at being in the area during the times the anti-social behaviour has been reported.  These patrols have been not only in cars, but also on foot, and on cycles.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team are currently gathering information through observations and reports from local residents.  This will be used to take action against those involved in criminality.

Six off road motor cycles have been seized from the area.  These bikes will have been used in an anti-social manner and is often distressing to residents.  The owners of the vehicles have to pay a fee to receive the vehicles back.  If this fee is not paid within 28 days, the vehicle is crushed.

A police operation between Manor and Arbourthorne Safer Neighbourhood Team and Woodhouse Safer Neighbourhood Team took place.  This looked at tackling the problem of anti-social use of off road bikes across both areas.  Often those using the vehicles will cross over the border of each Safer Neighbourhood Area to avoid being caught by the police.  The operation resulted in four off road bikes being seized, which were witnessed to have been used in both areas.  There were also a number of official warnings given to individuals to further prevent anti-social use of motor vehicles.

Residents in the area who have expressed concerns have been provided with details of the area's Police Community Support Officers so that they can continue to liaise with the Safer Neighbourhood Team and be updated of any action taken.

Since 1st April 2010 there have been seven reported incidents linked to this priority.  Four for nuisance motor cycles and three for nuisance youths.