Wingate

Youth nuisance & Anti Social Behaviour

In recent weeks we have had reports of youths throwing items off passing cars and local busses. We are working with local businesses and the bus companies to gather CCTV to help identify those responsible

To tackle this we have been:

- Carrying out high visibility patrols along with colleagues from Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens Team and ASB Team
- We have ASB meetings to discuss ASB suspects with our Durham County Council colleagues and housing provider teams.
- Use of Anti-Social Behaviour Contracts (ABCs), Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) and Community Protection Notices on offenders of ASB

Off-road bikes used illegally often cause noise nuisance, danger to pedestrians and damage to local green spaces. Taking these vehicles off the road helps prevent accidents and restores peace in our neighbourhoods. This remains as one of the priorities.

Actions taken by police to address ongoing bike issues include:

-High visibility and unmarked patrols in affected areas
-Intelligence gathering in partnership with other agencies
-Use of secion 59 powers to seize vehicle