We asked: 

what issues concerned you most in your area

You said: 

Nuisance motorbikes in and around the Woodfield Estate area going onto Cedar Road and Aldam Road. 

Date of priority: 
25 Aug 2011
We did: 

26.08.2011 - Patrols of Woodfield Estate, Cedar Road and Woodfield Plantation carried out by PCSO's throughout their shift (1pm x 10pm).  Reports of nuisance motorbikes on Cedar Road, area search to no gain.

30.08.2011 - Regular directed patrols carried out by PCSO's of Woodfield Estate and Cedar Road area between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

01.09.2011 - A report received at 17:03 hrs of a 16 year old male riding his quad bike on the pavement and road in the Lambeth Road area.  Circulated for police observations.  Search made of the whole area by PCSO's to no gain.

02.09.2011 - Reports received of 2 people on quad bikes, one blue, one yellow riding around the Browning Avenue area.  PCSO's attended and a full search made of the area.  At 13:03 hrs a further report of 2 quad bikes riding around the Pond Area off Woodfield Plantation Estate by two youths aged approximately 16-17 years.  PCSO's Murray and Bennett attended at 13.45 hrs to 14:15 hrs.  Area search including all access points of the green area in between B&Q, Woodfield Plantation, Woodfield Estate and Weston and Goldsmith Road.  No bikes seen or heard.

03.09.2011 - A report came in of a green mini quad bike seen on Springwell Lane, near to the recycling centre during patrols.  The bike made off across Clayfield towards the Industrial Estate.  At approximately 1352 hrs a 15-17 year old male wearing a grey hooded top, possibly fair hair was spotted.  Unfortunately on this occasion the male made good his escape.  PCSO's Murray and Shackleton attended.

On the same day at 1445 hrs 3 x male youths in their 20's taking turns on a half size crosser bike, yellow in colcour were seen in the park.  PCSO's Shackleton and Murray again attended, male made his escape on the bike towards Carr Hill.  Again at 1450 hrs 1 x youth on a yellow half sized crosser was seen going up and down Clarence Avenue.  PCSO's Murray and Shackleton attended, but to no gain.      

07.09.2011 - Extensive patrols carried out of the Balby area.  Whilst on foot patrol PCSO's Shackleton and Bennett spotted 1 x male riding around the Greenfield Lane area.  The bike was eventually stopped and seized from the male.

08.09.2011 - Patrols carried out of the Cedar Road and Woodfield Estate area by PCSO's during their tour of duty (1pm x 10pm).  Whilst on patrol reports came in of a bike being ridden around the Springwell Lane area by 2 x males.  After extensive searching the bike was eventually stopped on Springwell Lane and seized.  The 2 males well known to the Police made their escape.

11.09.2011 - Whilst PCSO's out on patrol a stripped down scooter was seen to the rear of Balby Carr School at 12:30Hrs – 2 x male riders known to local SNT.   Yellow quad bike seen at same location 12:35Hrs.  2 x male riders.  3 x ABC+ referrals issued for the riders.  Statement to be completed re use of motor bikes.   

12.09.2011 - A warning notice (ADM 171) issued to one male re the above incident.  One other male also spoken to, who has already been issued a warning earlier in the year.

13.09.2011 - Rider of yellow quad above identified.  Spoken to by PC 3567 Bloodworth.  ABC+ team contacted. 

14.09.2011 - Report of 2 off road bikes on Oswin Avenue.  One blue in colour, 2nd is a yellow full size moto bike. 

15.09.2011 - Mini-moto seen on St John's Road, along with a nuisance bike on Springwell Lane/Clayfield area.  Children described as 5-7 year olds riding it.  Female adults with them.  Also bike reported on Alexandra Road. 

16.09.2011 - Whole of Balby area patrolled in an effort to identify riders by PCSO's.

19.09.2011 - Directed patrols carried out in the Balby area by PCSO's between 1pm and 1pm.  No bikes seen during these times.

21.09.2011At this evenings PACT meeting it was agreed that as reports are still being recieved by SYP about nuisance motorbikes this would remain as a priority for a further month.      

21.09.2011 - South Yorkshire Police have a number of bluetooth kits which we use to send messages to the public. These were used in Balby today bearing a message about off road bikes.

22.09.2011 - Bluetooth kit used in Balby again with off-road bike message on. The area was also patrolled by DMBC staff who did not see any bikes.

23.09.2011

26/01/2012

ADM172 issued to Darren Brown, scooter on Lambeth Road.

26/01/2012

ADM171 issued to Simon Grey, 12 St. James Gardens.

24.09.2011 - A bike was seen being ridden by the same male as yesterday. The bike was therefore seized (ADM172) under section 59 Road Traffic Act 2002.

26.09.2011 - Area patrolled by DMBC staff who did not witness any bikes.

27.09.2011 - The bluetooth kit was again used in the Balby area bearing the Off-road bike message. Whilst on patrol in the area PCSO Kay Shackleton saw 3 off road bikes on Waverley Avenue. Some intelligence was passed as to where the bikes were being kept. Kay in company with PCSO Nat Butterfield and 2 police officers attended an address on Littlemoor Lane, Balby and 3 bikes were seized. The owners will have to pay for these bikes if they want to get them back at a cost of £150 recovery charge + £10 per day storage fee. A further 2 bikes and 1 childs quad were present at the address, these were photographed in case they should be seen around the area.

03.10.2011 - DMBC staff patrolled the area. No bikes were witnessed.

06.10.2011 - A meeting was held between NRT staff and South Yorkshire Police PCSO's. NRT had gathered a number of pictures of off road bikes and riders. These were shown to local staff for potential ID's. A joint agency operation was also arranged. Later the same day a bike was seized from an address on Beaconsfield Road.

07.10.2011 - A meeting was held with local residents to build intelligence about off-road bikes in the area. If you know of where any are being kept please report them to us on 01302 385339.

13.10.2011 - A scooter was seen on Grenville Road, Balby. It had 2 people on neither wearing helmets. It was followed at a safe distance but was lost on Warde Avenue.

14.10.2011 - A scooter was seen on Cedar Road, Balby. It had a pillion passanger on who was not wearing a helmet. Officers were too far away to gain a VRM but will continue to look for the vehicle in the area.

18.10.2011 - An off road bike was seized from Anelay Road, Balby. This is not strictly part of the PACT area however it is known that bikes are travelling throughout Balby.

19.10.2011 - An off road bike was seized from St. Peters Road, Balby. Again this is not strictly part of the PACT area however it is known that bikes are travelling throughout Balby.

20.10.2011 - ADM 171 (warning notice) issued to a male seen pushing a blue pit bike on Cedar Road.  Admitted to riding it before getting a puncture.  ABC+ referral completed and submitted for the male.

21.10.2011 - One male seen riding a red full size moto x bike on Springwell Lane.  made off at speed.  Home address checked, proved negative for a bike.  ABC+ referral completed and submitted.

26.10.2011 - CCTV Footage of one male seen riding a red scooter with no helmet.  ABC+ referral completed and submitted.  Home visit to be made.

27.10.2011 - ADM 172 (seizure notice) issued to one male re use of scooter with pillion passenger.  The male made off from police on his blue pit bike.  Complaints received from Cedar Road.  ABC+ referral completed and submitted.  Home check proved negative, further enquiries to trace the bike.  Also ADM 171 issued to a male re above 2 bikes.  ABC+ referrals x 2 completed and submitted.

28.10.2011 - At this evenings PACT Meeting it was agreed that this would stay on as a PACT priority for a further month.    

31.10.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

02.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

03.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

04.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

05.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

07.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

08.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

09.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

10.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

11.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

14.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

15.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

16.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

17.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed.

18.11.2011 - Patrols conducted around the area throughout todays shift. No motorbikes were witnessed. If you witness any off-road bike or if you know where any are being stored please phone us on 01302 385339 or 101.

22.11.2011 - The area has been patrolled today by your local safer neighbourhood team. No bikes were seen and no incidents were reported.

23.11.2011 - The area has been patrolled by PCSO's today. No bikes were either seen or heard.

24.11.2011 - Patrols were conducted in the area today. No bikes were seen or heard.

25.11.2011 - It was decided at tonights meeting that this priority will remain as such for the next month.

26.11.2011 - Patrols were condcuted around the area. No bikes were seen and non were reported.

30.11.2011 - Cycle patrols were condcuted around the area. No bikes were seen and non reported.

01.12.2011 - Patrols were conducted around the area today. an off road bike was witnessed on Warde Avenue but this made off at speed.

02.12.2011 - The area was patrolled by the NRT which incorporates both Council officers and PCSO's. 3 illegal bikes were witnessed outside an address on St.Peters Road. one of the bikes made off on seeing the council van. The other 2 were spoken to and both recieved warning notices for their bikes.

05.12.2011 - A quad was reported to be riding around near Tesco, Woodfield Plantation. The forces helicoptor SY99 assisted and the quad was seized from a field off Woodfield Road. This will cost the owner an initial recovery fee of £150 and £10 a day storage fee.

An off road bike was also seen on Armitage Road. It was a large blue and white trials style bike. The male riding is yet to be identified, he was a white male wearing dark trousers and a camouflage coat. Any information regarding this rider or where off road bikes are being stored should be reported to your local SNT on 01302 385339. 

06.12.2011 - A warning notice was issued to a male on St.Peters Road today for riding an orange off road bike around the area. The male made off on seeing a council van but was later tracked down by local PCSO's who issued his warning.

07.12.2011 - The area has been patrolled today by your local team. No bikes were seen or heard and none were reported.

08.12.2011 - The area has been patrolled today by your local team. No bikes were seen or heard and none were reported.

11.12.2011 - While on patrol in the area NRT officers witnessed two off road bikes on Springwell Lane. They came up Tickhill Rd, mounted the kerb and grassed area, pulling wheelies. They then came down Cedar Road before speeding off.  Both had white mudguards and no license plates.  Officers were unable to speak to the riders but continued to patrol the area to ensure they were no longer around.

12.12.2011 - Officers from the local Safer Neighbourhood Team patrolled the Balby area for nuisance motorbikes throughout their tour of duty (1pm x 2am).  There were no nuisance motorbikes seen and nothing reported throughout the evening. 

13.12.2011 - The area was patrolled today by NRT who saw/heard no off-road bikes and did not recieve any calls.

14.12.2011 - Balby area patrolled by the local Safer Neighbourhood Team throughout officers tour of duty (1pm x 10pm).  No reports of any nuisance motorbikes.   

15.12.2011 - The area was patrolled today by local officers. No off-road bikes were seen/heard and no calls were recieved.

16.12.2011 - The area was patrolled today by local officers. No off-road bikes were seen/heard and no calls were recieved.

18.12.2011 - The Neighbourhood Response Team seized a quad from St.Peters Road today.

19.12.2011 - Whilst on patrol in the area a DMBC Area Officer saw two youths on a dark coloured quad, doing spins and taunting the officer.  They drove off towards Woodfield Rd. One of the riders has been identified and enquiries are on going.

20.12.2011 - Local beat officers and NRT officers have been patrolling the area today.

21.12.2011 - Local beat officers have been patrolling the area today.

22.12.2011 - An off-road bike was seen in the area today. It was first seen on Cross Street then on Thomson Avenue. The bike was a large green 'crosser' style bike. The male was a white male wearing a dark grey top and helmet. Any information about where bikes are being kept and who is riding them should be phoned in to your local safer neighbourhood team on 01302 385339.

23.12.2011 - Your local Safer Nieghbourhood Team have been patrolling the area today. Nothing of an anti-social or criminal nature was witnessed.

24.12.2011 - Your local Safer Nieghbourhoos Team have been patrolling the area today. Nothing of an anti-social or criminal nature was witnessed.

27.12.2011 - The area has been patrolled today by the NRT.

28.12.2011 - The area has today been patrolled by SNT and NRT officers. No off road bikes were seen or reported.

29.12.2011 - The area has today been patrolled by the SNT. No off road bikes were seen and non were reported.

30.12.2011 - The area has today been patrolled by the SNT. No off road bikes were seen and non were reported.

03.01.2012 - Two incidents were reported today about off road bikes around the Balby area. One was reported on the field at the end of Springwell Gardens and another reported on Oswin Avenue. If you have any information about who is riding off road bikes and/or where they are being kept then please call 01302 385339.

04.01.2012 - The area has today been patrolled by the SNT. Enquiries are on going into yesterdays incidents.

04.01.2012 - During a multi-agency meeting at Oswin Avenue today an off road bike was seized from the MUGA. It will cost the owner £150 recovery charge plus £10 a day storage fee should he wish to get the bike back.

04.01.2012 - 12.01.2012 - During the last few days a letter drop has been completed requesting information about off road bikes. We want to know where they are being kept and who is riding them. The letter drop was done on: Galsworthy Close, Priestley Close, Springwell Lane, Walpole Close, Finch Road, Broomhouse Lane, Cedar Road, Mallard Close, Riley Avenue, Kipling Avenue & Warde Avenue.

09.01.2012 - 3 incidents were reported today about off road bikes around the Aldam Road area. Extensive patrols were conducted but the bikes were not found.

10.01.2012 - An warning notice was issued to a female today for being the pillion passenger on an off road bike on 03.01.2012.

10.01.2012 - Patrols of the Galsworthy & Aldam estate were carried out today due to an incident being reported to SYP. A Mid sized green off road bike was seen. IC1 male youth rider. but the bike made off at speed on seeing the police presence.

11.01.2012 - Local Beat Officers attended a neighbourhood watch meeting int he area and spoke to the attendees about off-road bikes.

12.01.2012 - A scooter was seen today on Cedar Road onto Riley Avenue. The bike was fully legal but was carrying a pillion passenger wearing no helmet. The registration was taken and enquiries are on going.

13.01.2012 - The area has today been patrolled by the Neighbourhood Response Team. Nothing of an anti-social or criminal nature was seen.

16.01.2012 - The area has today been patrolled by the Neighbourhood Response Team. Nothing of an anti-social or criminal nature was seen.

25.01.2012 - After extensive enquiries a male was issued with a warning notice today for an incident which occured on 13/01/2012.

26.01.2012 - A warning notice was issued today to a male for his manner of driving on Bawtry Road earlier in the month. This warning notice (ADMIN 171) will stay with the male for 12 months. Should he be caught riding/driving in a careless or inconsiderate manner or on land which does not form part of a road then the vehicle will be seized. A scooter was also seized (ADMIN 172) from a male on Lambeth Road again for his manner of riding. This will now cost him £150 recovery fee plus £10 per day storage charge should he wish to recover the vehicle.

27.01.2012 - Patrols made today at regular intervals by PCSO's across shift throughout the Woodfield Estate and Cedar Road Estate area.

30.01.2012 - Patrols made today at regular intervals by PCSO's across shift throughout the Woodfield Estate and Cedar Road Estate area.

31.01.2012 - Patrols made today at regular intervals by PCSO's across shift throughout the Woodfield Estate and Cedar Road Estate area.

01.02.2012 - Patrols made today at regular intervals by PCSO's across shift throughout the Woodfield Estate and Cedar Road Estate area.

02.02.2012 - Patrols made today throughout shift at regular intervals by PCSO's. During this time a motorbike was seized from the area following nuisance behaviour.

03.02.2012 - Patrols made today throughout shift at regular intervals by PCSO's. During this time a motorbike was seized from the area following nuisance behaviour.

06.02.2012 - An operation was conducted today in the Balby area with regard to nuisance motorbikes.

07.02.2012 - Patrols made today at regular intervals by PCSO's across shift throughout the Woodfield Estate and Cedar Road Estate area.

08.02.2012 - Following reports of 3 Scooters being driven in the Balby area with no lights SNT staff and NRT staff responded but the vehicles had left the area on officers arrival.

09.02.2012 - A motorbike operation has been carried out in the Doncaster area, involving visits being made to local houses and searches made.

10.02.2012 - Patrols made today at regular intervals by PCSO's across shift throughout the Woodfield Estate and Cedar Road Estate area.

14.02.2012 - PCSO's have today been committed to duties in Elmfield Park.

15.02.2012 - PCSO's have today been committed to duties in Elmfield Park.

16.02.2012 - PCSO's have today been committed to duties in Elmfield Park.

17.02.2012 - PCSO's have today been committed to duties in Elmfield Park.

18.02.2012 - Patrols made today at regular intervals by PCSO's across shift throughout the Woodfield Estate and Cedar Road Estate area.

22.02.2012 -- Patrols made today at regular intervals by PCSO's across shift throughout the Woodfield Estate and Cedar Road Estate area. 

23.02.2012 -  Patrols made today at regular intervals by PCSO's across shift throughout the Woodfield Estate and Cedar Road Estate area.