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Problems with nuisance motorbikes.
Throughout the SNA both off road and riding through the estates.
All times of day.
Update 121110;
It was discussed at the PACT meeting last night that this PACT should be archived.
Update 051110;
Nuisance motorbike incidents have reduced as expected with the change of weather. Officers have continued to attend and deal appropriately with those that have been reported. Another of our Registered Social Landlords are working with us in relation to the purchase of Motorbike signs for their area.
Update 281010;
Yesterday afternoon a youth was issued with a warning for the use of a bike on Brunswick Primary School. Staff spotted the male from the window of the police station and quickly attended to stop the youths actions. This warning will now lead to a marker being placed on the Police National Computer in case this youth comes to our notice in a similar situation again.
Update 221010;
4 warnings have been issued to youths who were seen in Shirebrook Valley on 091010 at 5.13pm. All 4 youths were with a red and yellow 110cc bike.
Update 151010;
We continue to monitor incidents on a 24 hour basis in order to assess where problems are occurring and if there are any follow up enquiries that can be done. In the past 24 hours- 141010 x 151010 there have been no nuisance mortorbike calls.
Update 111010;
The monthly community meeting was held at Peaks College on 7 October 2010. It was decided at that meeting that although considerable progress has been made with this priority, that it should remain as a priority for the SNT until the next meeting on 111110.
Update 280910.
On Sunday 26 September 2010 officers carried out a pro-active operation to target nuisance motorbikes on our area. The results from just this one day operation were;
Admin 171 was issued to male on a Yamaha 110cc on Birley Moor Road.
Admin 171 was issued to male on a Yamaha 110 cc on Weakland Crescent, Hackenthorpe.
Admin 171 was issued to male on a KTM 200cc on the Weakland estate, Hackenthorpe.
Admin 171 was issued to male on a KTM 200cc a further male on the Weakland Estate.
One of the males who was stopped on the Weakland estate is currently on an Acceptable Behaviour Contract issued by the Safer Neighbourhood Team due to his previous actions in relation to the use of nuisance motorbikes. The breach of this order to be notified to Sheffield Antisocial Behaviour team for appropriate follow up.
Admin 171 was also issued to a male who brought a quad in a van to Westfield plantation, Mossway.
Admin 171 was also issued to a further male using a 150cc motobike on the Westfield Plantation, Mossway.
Two further fixed penalty tickets were also issued for traffic offences in relation to the use off road motorbikes on Frecheville.
Update 23.9.10
Reported incident of nuisance motor bikes in Richmond Park Rise area this evening. Officers attended and located possible offenders. They were able to identify a mini motorbike which was subsequently seized (Admin 172) and recovered. Another bike off the streets!
Update 22.09.2010
Pro-active patrols were conducted by newly qualified PCSO Cyclists using a bicycle provided by the community. One motorbike rider was reported and issued with a warning notice.
Update 190910
Dedicated patrols were conducted on Sunday 19th September 2010 to address the problem of nuisance motorbikes. There was only one incident of nuisance motorbikes and other work by the same officers resulted in one male being arrested for theft, the motorbike was recovered for forensic analysis.
Update 160910
Two riders are being prosecuted for riding their motorbikes on public footpaths. However, other riders are also assisting us to find a suitable place where motorbikes may be used and would not interfere with other people's lives.
Update 030910
There have been few recent reports of nuisance motor bikes. Reassurance letters are contining to be send out to people who have previously reported these incidents. These letters explain what action we have taken over the last six months and the results that have been achieved in sorting out the problems of nuisance motor bikes.
Update 310810;
Staff are currently busy delivering letters to around 350 addresses across the SNTs giving people information about the work that has been completed this Summer in relation to nuisance motobikes.
Update 22082010
Officers carried out another Operation targetting nuisance motor bikes. There were 4 x warnings (171) issued and a quad bike was seized (172) in the Waterthorpe area.
Update 190810
See news item under 'SNT action in your neighbourhood' for more details on Restorative Justice meeting!
Update 160810
An operation was run 13/14/15 August 2010 to specifically target nuisance motorbikes. This involved staff from Woodhouse and Mosborough Safer Neighbourhood Team, the SYP off-road bike team and the helicopter attended when they could in between other incidents running.
There was specific aims to the operation to answer any nuisance motorbike calls but also to seize bikes from previously identified offenders. The off-road team were also tasked to attend at the addresses of previous offenders to re-inforce the message that the anti social use of bikes will not be tolerated.
Results include:
Arrests x 1 for Public Order Offence(Handsworth).
Seizures (172) x 3 bikes/quads (Handsworth/Hackenthorpe/Halfway)
Warnings(171) x 3 (Handsworth/ Halfway/Owlthorpe)
FPN for riding on land other than a road x 2 (Owlthorpe/Hackenthorpe)
Acceptable Behaviour Contracts signed x 3
Off Road Information Packs x 7 delivered by SYP off-road teams
Identified SNA areas for nuisance bikes patrolled x 8
Incidents attended x 7 (Prompt 60 motorcycle nuisance)
Total fines imposed- £510
Housing referral x1
Social services x1
Comments about the operation/ nuisance motorbikes on the SNA;
A local resident of Woodhouse who regularly visit the allotments said;
"I'm down here most days at least six times a day. It used to be bad but I've not seen a bike for days and certainly not in packs any more since before Summer. What you are doing is working"
Off-road biker officer stated;
"We delivered 7 information packs to the top target nominals for the PACT area. Most were OK about it. Our presence on off roaders was really impactive. Quite a crowd came out at Edenthorpe Dell and at Badger Rise and we were able to spread the message about illegal motorcycling and show them the capability we have. Most were suprised we were out and about. The message seemed to sink in".
Update 10.08.10
Regular patrols are being conducted throughout Woodhouse and Mosborough and very soon will be conducting operations with other partners and teams to address the problem of nuisance motorbikes.
Update 09.08.10
Over the weekend two further motorbikes were seized in the Owlthorpe area.
A further rider, who was a teenager, was reported for riding an off road motorbike. In connection to this bike a report is also being submitted to Social Services since the bike was being used by a number of people including a young child who was not wearing a helmet.
During the afternoon a further call was received about a couple of bikers. On this occasion we were unable to attend due to dealing with the bikers mentionned above. However, the caller was re-contacted in order to get as much information as possible. This information has now been passed to staff who regularly patrol the area.
So, if you have problems with nuisance bikers please keep calling 0114 2202020 because next time we might be just around the corner and we are interested in helping you tackle this issue.
Update 070810;
Yesterday one warning was issued and there was a further bike/ mini moto was also seized by officers in the Halfway area.
Update 040810;
3 x warnings issued yesterday in the Halfway area. As a result of 2 of the warnings, follow up work will be done with housing due to a possible breach of tenancy. Where possible we will work with other agencies to re-inforce that antisocial behaviour is not acceptable in our communities.
A Restorative Justice panel has now been convened for 18 August 2010. This is where 3 bikers, 3 residents affected by bikers acions, a Councillor and the Sheffield Childrens Champion will meet. The Youth Offending Service and independent company Remedi will be involved in a discussion where each party will be able to put forward their view on how using motorbikes impacts on the lives of our community.
Update 020810;
Seizures in the last week include;
310710-22hrs- bike sezied off High Street at Beighton.
020810- 4pm- formal warning issued to bike rider on Ochre Dyke Lane. This warning is entered on to the police national computer for both the bike and rider so that if either is stopped again, a seizure can be made.
Update 260710;
Seizures in the last week include;
20 July 2010- bike seized by PCSO Bennett and PC Robinson at Station Road roundabout- between Halfway and Westfield.
25 July 2010- warning issued to male rider at Grange Road, Beighton. Pro-active patrols also carried out by officers at Owlthorpe and Weakland where several bikes were seen but officers were unable to stop them.
Update 180710;
Following an incident reported of a male on Badger Drive riding a bike along the footpath, officers responded promptly and the male was arrested for dangerous driving. Enquiries then revealed that the bike was also stolen. Again due to good information and prompt action another bike has been taken off the streets.
Update 160710
Yesterday PCSO Burgess witnessed the destruction of one of the many motorbikes that have been seized over the last three months. I have attached photographs of the destruction of the motorbike to show the process that takes place once motorbikes have been seized.
The motorbike before destruction
The same motorbike in the process of destruction
The final result, a motorbike destroyed beyond use.
Update 150710;
Currently staff are working on a newsletter about all the work that has been completed in this issue. This newsletter will be circulated to members of the public to tell them about our efforts in relation to this PACT.
Update 070710;
Officers attended to an incident of off road biking at Seagrave Crescent on the 6.7.2010. The rider was identified and issued with a warning on Lister Avenue .
Update 050710;
Officers completed a further bike operation yesterday- Sunday- although there were no seizures on this occasion. However a further bike was seized by Inspector Booth on the Springwood, Woodthorpe estate on Friday 2 July 2010 following reports of youths riding nuisance bikes around the Hastillar Road area.
Update 30.06.10;
Every motorbike rider who has had a motorbike seized from him will be issued with an anti-social behavioural contract. Another rider attempted to ride at a police officer although no injuries were caused; he has been arrested. Pro-active operations will continue in the Woodhouse and Mosborough area and the seizure of motorbikes will continue. If the behaviour of the riders who have motorbikes taken from them continues then further action will action will be taken including the possibility of issuing ASBOs.
The latest seizures,shown below, mean that since the beginning of May 17 Motorcycles have been seized and 4 riders warned by officers from the SNA. That’s 21 people who have learned that Illegal off road motorcycling is unacceptable and who will spread the word amongst others.
This work is in conjunction with talks to schools and the implementation of test purchase operations at petrol stations. Photographs are also being used to identify nuisance riders which leads to the seizure of motorbikes after they have been ridden. If anyone rides their motorbike towards a member of the public, a PCSO or a police officer causing injury this may lead to an appearance at court for assault.
Update 26.6.10;
Quad Bike siezed near Deepwell Estate in Halfway. Rider agreed to take part in restorative justice scheme
Update 23.6.10;
PCSO attempts tp stop off road motorcycle at Owlthorpe. Rider failed to stop and struck PCSO on arm as he drove past. No serious injuries. N.B.The rider was identified and was later arrested for assaulting the officer
Update 20.6.10;
Motorcycle siezed and rider arrested for obstructing police near Morrisons at halfway
Update 18.6.10;
Motorcycle siezed and notice issued to rider at Owlthorpe
Update 14.6.10;
A red motorised go kart was seized from Morton Gardens, Halfway on the morning of the 10.6.10 after reports were received of it causing annoyance to local residents. Warning issued to rider of a scooter 11/6/2010 at Thornbridge Road and a further bike siezed at Owlthorpe
Update 12.6.10;
An incident which serves to underline the dangers of illegal off road motorcyclesa 10 year old was airlifted to hospital with a broken arm and head injuries which fortunately turned out not to be life threatening. He had been riding a childs Scrambler bike near Morrisons at Halfway and was involved in an incident with a man on an adult scrambler bike.
Update 10.6.10;
The rider of a yellow quad bike, responsible for riding in the Richmond Park area/ Bowden Housteads Woods was issued with a warning under the Police Reform Act on the 9th June 2010. Further Bike siezed in Owlthorpe area.
We are continuing to look at different ways to address this issue and that includes working with petrol stations to encourage vigorous checks of youths attempting to purchase fuel.
Update 08.06.10;
The following motorbikes were seized since the 28th May 2010:-
One motorbike in the Crystal peaks area on the 2nd June; two on the 3rd June in Rother Valley Way; one on the 5th June in Pickard Crescent fields and one on the 6th June in Danewood Avenue.
Update 28.05.10;
Since the 23rd May 2010 to date there has been 1 warning notice issued and 2 motorbikes seized.
Update 24.05.10;
Over the weekend between the 21st and the 23rd May three warning notices were issued to motorcyclists and one motorbike was seized.
Update 200510;
3 x Admin 171s to be issued following incident called in and photographic evidence gathered.
Bike confiscated in the afternoon on Royston Avenue at Owlthorpe. This was following information provided by a member of public ringing South Yorkshire Police control room on 0114 2202020
Update 180510;
Bike confiscated today on the gennell of Ravenscroft Avenue, Stradbroke estate.
Update 170510
On Sunday 16th May there were five incidents involving nuisance motorbikes. As a result of work by officers from Woodhouse and Mosborough SNT one motorbike was seized and one warning notice was given. Pro-active work was also completed with employees of petrol stations who were warned of the offence of selling petrol to people under 16.
Update 130510
Officers carried out pro-active patrols in relation to nuisance motorbikes on Sunday 9th May. There were a total of three incidents involving motorbikes and from the beginning of April, due to these patrols 5 motorbikes have been seized with a further 18 warnings issued.
Further update 060510; this was discussed at the PACT meeting tonight and will remain as a PACT priority for the next month. Contact made with reponse team colleagues to update them with this information.
Update 060510;
We have regularly utilised an office based member of staff to recontact members of the public who have made calls concerning nuisance bikes. The aim of these calls is to inform people about the work that we are doing in the SNA to combat nuisance motorbikes but also to gather as much information about offences that are being committed. Where people are able to tell us about offenders who are using bikes or provide addresses of offenders, then follow up calls can be made by the SNT . This has now been done on a number of occasions so please keep on passing information.
Update 250410;
Further operation completed with 2 bikes seized in the Westfield area. Details of the riders will be recorded on the police computer for future reference. These bikes were seized as a result of calls from members of the public.
Further visits were made to the Bowman Drive area and follow up calls will be done in relation to this area in order to establish the possible entry to point to the old aerodrome.
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Update 210410;
44 signs have now been erected at known hotspots. We are currently looking to secure funding for more signs so if you have any suggestions for locations then please ring 0114 2963779 and leave a message so that we can re-contact you for more information.
Update 200410;
Officers and PCSOs from the Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) across the East of the city continue working hard to combat the problem of nuisance motorcycles in the area.
Operation Kawasaki was conducted on Sunday 11th April 2010, acting on the concerns raised by local residents about motorcycles being ridden in an antisocial manner. During the operation, officers seized a quad bike and three motorcycles from the Manor, Beighton and Hackenthorpe areas.
Officers responded to all incidents on Sunday with the intention of taking positive action against riders who make the lives of others miserable through, noise and the destruction of valuable open spaces. It is illegal to ride motorbikes on any land including wasteland, woodland, council land and private land, unless the owner has given permission.
Notices have been erected in a number of known hot spot locations, forewarning riders that if they ride within these areas the vehicle may be seized. Under the Police Reform Act 2002, police have powers to seize any motorbike being driven in a manner that causes harassment, alarm or distress to members of public. Riders are liable to pay for the recovery of the vehicle, a fine, and points on licenses or a formal prosecution at court. In specific circumstances, police have the power to destroy seized vehicles, It is therefore in the interest of motorbike enthusiasts to familiarise themselves with the law.
Inspector Jason Booth who leads the Woodhouse and Mosborough Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “We will continue to work with our partners to address this problem that affects the lives of people in our community. We will persist in taking positive action against anyone found to be riding motorcycles or quad bikes on public land; it may result in the seizure of the vehicle.
“Our efforts will remain focused over the summer months and we will be utilising the force helicopter to identify riders. We need the public’s help in identifying the owners and riders of these bikes. Calls will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and details can be left on our automated service on 0114 296 3779”.
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Updated colleagues on Response teams of the new priority.
We have patrolled areas known for nuisance motorbikes on Sunday 9th May 2010, this pro-active work has resulted in over seven motorbikes being seized over the last month. If you have any information on who are responsible for riding nuisance motorbikes please call our office on telephone number 0114 296 3679.