Neighbourhood priorities
Northumbria Police aims to meet our commitment to you.
The following Neighbourhood priorities relate to your area:
1. May 2013 – Scrap vehicles in the Sunderland West area
"What you told us"
There has been an increase in reports of vehicles collecting scrap within the Sunderland West area. Residents are concerned by the behaviour of scrap collectors who are entering private property and taking items without permission. Often passengers in the vehicles look into the rear yards by standing on the back of vans.
"What are we doing about it"
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Operation Kilogram has been launched to provide a coordinated response with partners to address the problem.
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Officers will carry out stop/checks on all vehicles carrying scrap to verify they have a Waste Carriers Licence and check the content of their load.
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Individuals committing road traffic offences, carrying unsafe loads or those who have any vehicle defects will be proactively pursued.
"Keeping you informued"
The Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to keep the community updated through local Partners and Community Together (PACT) meetings. More information about when they are held can be found in the events section of the website.
2. May 2013 – Anti-social behaviour in Pennywell
“What you told us”
You told us you are concerned about young people causing anti-social behaviour in the Pennywell shopping precinct. Large groups of youths are gathering in the doorway of ASDA blocking the entrance to customers and being abusive to staff.
“What are we doing about it?”
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We are working with the public, partners and local businesses to address these issues.
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Repeat offenders will be identified and action will be taken.
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Additional police and council resources are being deployed in the area.
"Keeping you informed"
The Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to keep the community updated through local Partner and Community Together (PACT) meetings. More information about when they are held can be found in the events section.
3. May 2013 – Off-road motorcycles in the Sunderland West area
"You told us"
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You have told us that you are concerned about the use of off-road motorcycles in the West neighbourhood area of the city.
"What are we going to do about it"
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Operation Balance has been created to focus police patrols in the areas and at times when the incidents are occurring.
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We are targeting suspects and working with the community and partners to identify those responsible.
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People causing harassment, alarm or distress to residents through illegal use of motor bikes could face prosecution or having their vehicle seized.
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We would urge the public to contact the police with any information about these incidents.
"Keeping you informed"
The Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to keep the community updated through local Partners and Community Together (PACT) meetings. More information about when initiatives are held can be found in the events section of the website.
4. May 2013 – Anti-social behaviour at Silksworth Ski Slope, McDonalds on North Moor Lane and Crow Lane Park, East Herrington.
“What you told us”
We are receiving complaints from staff and service users at the Ski Slope, McDonalds and Crow Lane Park. Large groups of young people are causing disorder, being abusive to staff and members of the public.
“What are we doing about it?”
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We are working with the public, partners and local businesses to address these issues.
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Repeat offenders will be identified and action will be taken.
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Additional police and council resources are being deployed in the area.
“Keeping you informed”
The Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to keep the community updated through local Partner and Community Together (PACT) meetings. More informationcan be found in the events section of the website.