Operated by: West Yorkshire Police
https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/bradford/bradford-eastCovering : Apperley Bridge, Barkerend, Bolton, Bowling, Bradford Moor, Eccleshill, Fagley, Greengates, Idle, Laisterdyke, Little Horton, Ravenscliffe, Thackley, Thornbury, Thorpe Edge, Undercliffe, West Bowling and surrounding areas.
Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 101
Website: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/bradford/bradford-east/contacts
Address: Javelin House, Javelin Close, Bradford
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WYPBradfordEast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WYP_BradfordE
Current Priorities
Issue
You said:
- Anti-social vehicle use around open spaces and on public roads.
- Vagrancy and begging around the traffic lights at Killinghall Road, Leeds Road and Thornbury.
- Anti-social behaviour and Vagrancy at local shops and supermarkets.
Lead Area Sergeant: PS 2586 Dave Thompson
Lead Area Problem Solving Officer: PC 1850 Matthews
Area PC’s: PC 1850 Matthews and PC 3752 Dickinson
Area PCSOs: PCSO 363 Peacock, PCSO 611 Wood and PCSO 223 Ulhaq
Action
We did:
There is now a Police contact point at the Abu Bakar Masjid. This contact point takes place on Fridays at 1pm.
A specific operation has been set up to tackle the issue of ASB vehicles including off road bikes, electric bikes and drivers without the appropriate documentation. There will continue to be a push around this issue, and we would encourage residents to provide the police with information as to who is committing these offences and where the vehicles are being stored. These reports can be made anonymously.
Issue
You said:
- Anti-social vehicle use in and around Bowling Park.
- Engagement and interaction with local members of the community at the Beacon located in Bowling Park.
- Proactively deal with drug dealing and drug use in and around the Henford Drive area.
Lead Area Sergeant: PS 2586 Dave Thompson
Lead Area Problem Solving Officer: PC 931 Druce - contact Bradford East NPT online here.
Area PCs: PC 931 Druce and PC 3517 Davis
Area PCSO’s: PCSO 239 Crossley, PCSO 437 Ali, PCSO 518 Dellow
Action
We did:
Police have recently executed warrants at addresses linked to drugs supply, drug use and the antisocial behaviour associated. There were several seizures made, and enquiries are ongoing.
Police continue to engage with the community at our contact points. These are excellent opportunities to pass information to police that is important to you locally.
Issue
You said:
- Anti-social behaviour - use of Off-Road Motorcycles/Quads, both on road and off road
- Anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and fires being set in the area around Greystone Crescent and Shelby Grange, causing significant annoyance and nuisance to local residents
Lead Area Sergeant: APS 4378 Burton
Lead Area Problem Solving Officer’s: PC 4849 Walker
Action
We have been running joint operations with the council whereby vehicles being used in ASB are being located and seized.
So far, 24 vehicles have been seized over the Eccleshill/Idle/Thackley wards and there are plans in place for future operations.
PC’s and PCSO’s have been conducting daily patrols of Enterprise 5 Business Park and have identified numerous youths involved in ASB.
Several ASB sanctions have been issued.
We also have a contact point every 6 weeks with the businesses at Enterprise 5 so concerns or issues they may have can be discussed.
Issue
You said:
- Anti-social behaviour at Peel Park both youths related and bike related anti-social behaviour
- Anti-social behaviour associated with Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) consumption around Harrogate Road and Otley Road
Lead Area Sergeant: PS 2550 Hughes
Lead Area Problem Solving Officer: PC 1665 Barriere
Area PC’s: PC 2204 Bromley and PC 1665 Barriere
Action
We Did:
- Officers now have a regular contact point at Peel Park so that we can more readily engage with park goers. This is a regular occurrence, increasing opportunities for people to raise issues with local officers. Furthermore, continued engagement is occurring at the BMX track with officers regularly attending BMX sessions.
- Officers continue to build intelligence regards to who is responsible for the supply of nitrous oxide in the area and will seek to execute warrants to hold those responsible to account..
Issue
You said:
- Anti-social behaviour use of Off-Road Motorcycles/Quads, both on road and off road.
- Anti-social behaviour in and around Idle Village.
- Targeting suspicious late-night activity.
Lead Area Problem Solving Officers: PC 2860 Bowmer and PC 4593 Baskerville
Action
You Said:
During a public meeting concerns were raised by residents about issues relating to ASB, and general crimes within the locality.
We Did:
After the meeting we had officers patrolling the area to provide reassurance and opportunity for residents to approach officers for any concerns they may have.
Targeted patrols, House to House and CCTV enquiries led to several suspects being identified as being involved in theft and burglary type offences.
Numerous males have been arrested, charged and remanded as part of this.
Issue
You said:
- Anti-social behaviour use of motor vehicles in West Bowling. Specific locations at Silverdale Road and Upper Castle Street.
- Drug dealing and associated Anti-social behaviour in Canterbury. Specifically, Round hill Street and Ringwood Road.
- Anti-social behaviour associated with Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) consumption around Southfield Lane
Area Sergeant: PS 2550 Hughes
Lead Area Problem Solving Officer: PC 4476 Wootton - contact Bradford East NPT online here.
Lead Area PC’s: PC 4476 Wootton, PC 2807 Cadman and PC 5121 Clayton
Lead Area PCSO’s: PCSO 344 Ambler, PCSO 442 Cranston, PCSO 934 McCammon and PCSO 839 Amarpall
Action
We Did:
- Reports have been received regards to Anti-social behaviour vehicle use in West Bowling. Local officers have therefore increased visibility in the area to dissuade such behaviour. Local speed watches have been undertaken by local officers and furthermore local officers have seized uninsured and abandoned vehicles in the area.
- Local officers continue to patrol the Canterbury estate with a focus on drug dealing and anti-social behaviour. Where lawful officers undertake stop and searches and are also developing intelligence to execute proactive warrants in the area. Two recent warrants have been executed in the area and investigations remain ongoing. One of the warrants resulted in the recovery and dismantling of a cannabis grow.
- A closure order has been obtained for a store on Southfield Lane which it was felt was responsible for supply of nitrous oxide into the local community and the associated anti-social behaviour
Upcoming Events
Police Contact Point - Salvation Army, BD3 - 18/09/2025 at 11:00
Contact points are designed for PCSO’s to meet with the public in a safe environment and deliver crime prevention advice, listen to concerns, take crime reports & develop community intelligence whilst deterring potential crime from locality due to visible presence.
Where: Salvation Army Cafe, 371 Leeds Road, Bradford
When: 18 September 2025 at 11:00 - 18 September 2025 at 12:00
Police Contact Point - McDonalds Thornbury, BD3 - 26/09/2025 at 12:00
Contact points are designed for PCSO’s to meet with the public in a safe environment and deliver crime prevention advice, listen to concerns, take crime reports & develop community intelligence whilst deterring potential crime from locality due to visible presence.
Where: McDonalds Thornbury, 1003 Leeds Road, Thornbury, BRADFORD
When: 26 September 2025 at 12:00 - 26 September 2025 at 13:00
Police Contact Point - Laisterdyke Library, BD3 - 01/10/2025 at 10:00
Contact points are designed for PCSO’s to meet with the public in a safe environment and deliver crime prevention advice, listen to concerns, take crime reports & develop community intelligence whilst deterring potential crime from locality due to visible presence.
Where: Laisterdyke Library, Manse Street, Bradford
When: 1 October 2025 at 10:00 - 1 October 2025 at 12:00
Police Contact Point - Charnwood Centre, BD2 - 02/10/2025 at 10:30
Contact points are designed for PCSO’s to meet with the public in a safe environment and deliver crime prevention advice, listen to concerns, take crime reports & develop community intelligence whilst deterring potential crime from locality due to visible presence.
Where: Charnwood Centre, Charnwood Road, Bradford
When: 2 October 2025 at 10:30 - 2 October 2025 at 12:00
Police Contact Point - Salvation Army, BD3 - 09/10/2025 at 11:00
Contact points are designed for PCSO’s to meet with the public in a safe environment and deliver crime prevention advice, listen to concerns, take crime reports & develop community intelligence whilst deterring potential crime from locality due to visible presence.
Where: Salvation Army Cafe, 371 Leeds Road, Bradford
When: 9 October 2025 at 11:00 - 9 October 2025 at 12:00
Police Contact Point - McDonalds Thornbury, BD3 - 17/10/2025 at 12:00
Contact points are designed for PCSO’s to meet with the public in a safe environment and deliver crime prevention advice, listen to concerns, take crime reports & develop community intelligence whilst deterring potential crime from locality due to visible presence.
Where: McDonalds Thornbury, 1003 Leeds Road, Thornbury, BRADFORD
When: 17 October 2025 at 12:00 - 17 October 2025 at 13:00
Police Contact Point - Laisterdyke Library, BD3 - 22/10/2025 at 10:00
Contact points are designed for PCSO’s to meet with the public in a safe environment and deliver crime prevention advice, listen to concerns, take crime reports & develop community intelligence whilst deterring potential crime from locality due to visible presence.
Where: Laisterdyke Library, Manse Street, Bradford
When: 22 October 2025 at 10:00 - 22 October 2025 at 12:00
Police Contact Point - Charnwood Centre, BD2 - 23/10/2025 at 10:30
Contact points are designed for PCSO’s to meet with the public in a safe environment and deliver crime prevention advice, listen to concerns, take crime reports & develop community intelligence whilst deterring potential crime from locality due to visible presence.
Where: Charnwood Centre, Charnwood Road, Bradford
When: 23 October 2025 at 10:30 - 23 October 2025 at 12:00
Police Contact Point - Salvation Army, BD3 - 30/10/2025 at 11:00
Contact points are designed for PCSO’s to meet with the public in a safe environment and deliver crime prevention advice, listen to concerns, take crime reports & develop community intelligence whilst deterring potential crime from locality due to visible presence.
Where: Salvation Army Cafe, 371 Leeds Road, Bradford
When: 30 October 2025 at 11:00 - 30 October 2025 at 12:00
Police Contact Point - McDonalds Thornbury, BD3 - 07/11/2025 at 12:00
Contact points are designed for PCSO’s to meet with the public in a safe environment and deliver crime prevention advice, listen to concerns, take crime reports & develop community intelligence whilst deterring potential crime from locality due to visible presence.
Where: McDonalds Thornbury, 1003 Leeds Road, Thornbury, BRADFORD
When: 7 November 2025 at 12:00 - 7 November 2025 at 13:00