Crackdown on motorbike-related anti-social behaviour sees significant results
Officers from Gateshead Neighbourhood Policing Team have seen significant results following a crackdown on motorbike-related anti-social behaviour across key areas of the borough.
Over the last eight weeks, officers from Gateshead's Outer West Neighbourhood Team (NPT) have stopped 15 bikes, seizing 13 of them and issuing warnings to two.
The action forms part of a targeted approach to tackle community concerns around motorbike-related anti-social behaviour (ASB), particularly in the Winlaton, Ryton, Stella and Chopwell areas.
Since the increased patrols and interventions began, there has been a 26% decrease in ASB reports across the affected areas - compared to the previous eight-week period - a clear sign that the work is making a difference.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Warren Sturrock said: "We're well aware of the detrimental impact that motorcycle-related crime can have across the area and that's why it's a priority for us to seize these bikes and identify the riders.
"This proactive action is not in isolation, and we have officers across the entire area targeting nuisance riders and looking to meet motorcycle-related crime head-on.
"As ever, I'd like to thank the public who continue to support us - and would encourage anyone who has information about motorcycle-related crime in their area to get in touch with us and report it. By doing so, that will allow us to take robust action.
"Please also contact us if you know where these bikes are being stored overnight. Your information could prove pivotal in our ongoing crackdown on this type of criminality."
Councillor Angela Douglas, Chair of the Gateshead Community Safety Board, said: "We are committed to working in partnership to resolve anti-social behaviour in all its forms.
"This is a great example of local community-based police work, getting to the heart of the issues that matter to our communities. I would encourage people to report these issues to Northumbria Police and have confidence that every report matters."
Members of the public can report concerns to by sending a direct message to Northumbria Police social media channels, using the 'Report' page of the Northumbria Police website, or by calling 101.
In an emergency, or if a crime is taking place, always dial 999.
Officers from Gateshead Neighbourhood Policing Team have seen significant results following a crackdown on motorbike-related anti-social behaviour across key areas of the borough.
Over the last eight weeks, officers from Gateshead's Outer West Neighbourhood Team (NPT) have stopped 15 bikes, seizing 13 of them and issuing warnings to two.
The action forms part of a targeted approach to tackle community concerns around motorbike-related anti-social behaviour (ASB), particularly in the Winlaton, Ryton, Stella and Chopwell areas.
Since the increased patrols and interventions began, there has been a 26% decrease in ASB reports across the affected areas - compared to the previous eight-week period - a clear sign that the work is making a difference.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Warren Sturrock said: "We're well aware of the detrimental impact that motorcycle-related crime can have across the area and that's why it's a priority for us to seize these bikes and identify the riders.
"This proactive action is not in isolation, and we have officers across the entire area targeting nuisance riders and looking to meet motorcycle-related crime head-on.
"As ever, I'd like to thank the public who continue to support us - and would encourage anyone who has information about motorcycle-related crime in their area to get in touch with us and report it. By doing so, that will allow us to take robust action.
"Please also contact us if you know where these bikes are being stored overnight. Your information could prove pivotal in our ongoing crackdown on this type of criminality."
Councillor Angela Douglas, Chair of the Gateshead Community Safety Board, said: "We are committed to working in partnership to resolve anti-social behaviour in all its forms.
"This is a great example of local community-based police work, getting to the heart of the issues that matter to our communities. I would encourage people to report these issues to Northumbria Police and have confidence that every report matters."
Members of the public can report concerns to by sending a direct message to Northumbria Police social media channels, using the 'Report' page of the Northumbria Police website, or by calling 101.
In an emergency, or if a crime is taking place, always dial 999.
