Drug Use/General ASB in North End Park, Driffield

We have been made aware that groups of youths are regularly congregating to smoke Cannabis in the wooded area of the park which backs onto the rear gardens.

Driffield NPT have been regularly patrolling the area on foot which resulted in 4x juvenile males being searched Section 23 MDA on 30/05/25. A small amount of Herbal Cannabis and two bongs were seized. Regular patrols have been ongoing in the park and youths are engaged with.

Driffield Town Council have relocated CCTV Cameras within the park to offer better coverage.

There has been a rise in ASB related incidents within the park. The NPT has managed to identify those involved and at least four Fairways have already been issued to those involved.

A total of 8 ASB Awareness sessions were delivered to all year 5 and 6 pupils at Driffield Junior School on 11th July by the NPT. This priority will be carried forward into the next period with more of an emphasis on ASB.

HumberTalking

Humber Talking is still being undertaken in the East Wolds and Coastal area.

We will be speaking with householders on their doorstep however if you would rather participate online and highlight any issues you think the Police should be dealing with, please visit the website.

www.mycommunityalert.co.uk/humbertalking

Your responses help us better understand our area and prioritise issues to be tackled.

ASB on Skerne Road, Driffield

There have not been any further reports during the last period relating to ASB being caused by youths swimming in the river

The only reports for this location relate to illegal fishing which is dealt with by the Rural Task Force.

A total of 8 ASB Awareness sessions were delivered to all year 5 and 6 pupils at Driffield Junior School on 11th July by the NPT and emphasis was placed on the dangers of swimming in the river.

The upcoming period contains the school summer holidays where it is possible there will be an increase in logs relating to youths swimming in the river. This priority will be carried forward to monitor calls for service. Regular patrols will continue to be carried out and advice given to those involved.

General ASB / Schools and youth engagement

Driffield NPT continue to work closely with East Riding Council ASB Team and Housing Team in order to conduct regular joint visits, street surgeries and patch walks.

The forthcoming period sees the beginning of the School Summer Holidays starting at the end of July.

The NPT have completed delivering Lifestyle Presentations and numerous teams from the area have been entered. · Once schools return in September, the Mini Police programme will re-commence at a new school. This school is to be confirmed.