Crime In Your Area
Operation Bombard
We are continuing to run this operation across the NPT. The operation utilises pulse policing tactics to target issues such as drugs misuse, theft, road safety and anti social behaviour, all of which had been raised as problems by the local community.
Pulse policing is the deployment of a large number of officers in an area for a short period. Officers in Workington and Maryport have been using this tactic as a result of the opportunities brought about by the restructuring of the Neighborhood Policing Teams (NPT). This has enabled them to provide an enhanced response to tackling community priorities.
Operation Ulterior - Drugs
This operation specifically targets ‘street level’ drug users and dealers who are affecting the quality of life for local residents due to the associated crime and disorder they cause. Residents regularly raise drug misuse as their number one priority
Since the launch of the operation over 300 people have been arrested for drug offences in the area. Officers have recovered quantities of heroin, cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis with a street value of approximately £80,000.
As well as executing Magistrates Court warrants officers are utilising stop and search powers in problem areas and using a passive drugs dog in the areas pubs and clubs at the weekend
Damage/ASB Ellenboro
With our colleagues from the Special Constabulary we are working to address the increase in damage and ASB which we are currently experiencing in this ward. We are addressing this by increasing visible patrols in the area and targetting specific offenders
Metal Thefts
The theft of metal is a national problem due to the current high price of metal. It can have an effect on the whole community because it’s not just scrap that is being taken; metal is being removed from schools, churches and other community hubs. It costs a substantial amount to repair the damage and can lead to these buildings being damaged or closed while repairs are made. We are continuing to run an operation targetting those who we believe are involved in metal theft.
Road Safety
Crosby residents raised concerns about speeding in the area. A dedicated operation was launched to try and tackle the problem. To date over 100 people have been dealt with for speeding offences
This operation is ongoing