what issues concerned you most in your area
Street drinking and groups of disorderly adults and youths committing alcohol related disorder and offences of criminal damage.
You were concerned about youths gathering outside shop premises and minor disorder/intimidatory behaviour at such locations.
At the PACT on 27/04/10 you expressed concern about an increase in anti social behaviour and criminal damage within the West of Bentley (residential areas between Watch House Lane and Bentley Road) and on Victoria Road in Bentley New Village.
Your Beat Managers for Bentley include PC Michael WARREN, Pc Kev Burrows and Pc Matt Richards
ASB - evening times between 17.30 hours and 22.00 hours and weekends
Damage and alcohol related disorder between 2000 hours and 0400 hours
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.