Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside

The original issue date of the priority was 1st June 2025. This priority is to be continued as a result of recent Community Surveys, calls for service and information received from the local community/businesses/partner agencies directly to NPT Officers.

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On 2nd August 2025 Allerdale NPT Officers working with a Police Dog Handler conducted a plain clothed operation around the Salterbeck/Derwent Drive/Clay Flatts area following a series of commercial burglaries having been committed in the area and high value equipment and tools stolen. One male and a female were arrested on suspicion of theft and burglary.

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On 22nd August 2025 Officers from Allerdale NPT in partnership with Allerdale Local Focus Hub and partner agencies took part in Operation Respect in Westfield. Officers and partner agencies engaged with residents in the area about ongoing issues.

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Allerdale NPT have summonsed an 18 year old male from with area with a Section 5 public order act offence and have applied for a Criminal Behaviour order as a result. The Result for this is pending

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On Tuesday 26th August 2025 Officers conducted a walkabout in Moorclose and Westfield with MP Josh McAllister and Dave Allen the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner engaging with residents about ongoing issues with off road bikes.

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Continue to provide hi visibility patrols at prevalent times to address this issue and deal proactively with those responsible whilst supporting victims of crime

We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police along with any video evidence of such incidents if captured.

Presence to be advertised via social media for public reassurance.

Work with partner agencies to address issues long term.

Positive action will be taken to deter offenders from committing offences and to proactively deal with those identified as committing offences or being involved.