Getting tough on antisocial behaviour

Hillsborough, Upperthorpe and Deepcar  Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) have been busy tackling issues identified by local residents, including cracking down on antisocial behaviour (ASB) in the Whitehouse Lane area of Walkley.

Inspector Rob Blake, who leads the SNTs, said: “Whenever the public raise a concern we take positive action. A recent example is the Whitehouse Lane area of Walkley where residents were concerned about antisocial behaviour.

“The SNT have responded by increasing patrols in the area, installing CCTV and working with our partners to deliver activities for young people.

“As a result of this police action, five young people have been arrested on suspicion of antisocial behaviour, two Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) have been issued and several Parental Advice Letters have been hand-delivered to parents of youngsters identified as being involved in ASB.

 “This activity has received a positive reaction, with residents already reporting a reduction in ASB incidents.”

 SNT officers attend Tenants and Residents Association (TARA) forums and community safety meetings to gain a real awareness of the concerns of the local community, as well as holding monthly Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meetings. It was at a PACT meeting where residents informed the team about the issues on Whitehouse Lane.

 If you are interested in helping direct police activity, you can come along to our PACT meetings, or just get in touch. For details of your next meeting, or to email your team, visit our website. You can also call us on the dedicated SNT number (all contact details can be found on the back page). Your voice really does count.