Patrick Street Subway – Reports of nuisance legal and illegal motorbikes using the pedestrianised subway access and using the grass in front of the houses on Highfield Avenue Grimsby

Update 07/02/17 – we have dealt with a number of riders in the area by way of dealing with them for Road Traffic Offences under the Road Traffic Act 1969 and utilising the Section 59 warning under the Police Reform Act 2002. 

Update 17/04/17 -  we are continuing to deal with reports from members of the public and residents in the area to deal with riders and motorcycles that are committing Road Traffic Offences and causing Anti-Social Behaviour in the area.  

Update 20/08/17 - we are still dealing with riders of motorbikes in this area by those that are identified during our high visibility patrols in the area and reports from members of the public and residents. 

Update 01/02/18 - we have since had the go ahead to be able to erect metal barriers at the Patrick Street subway on Highfield Avenue and Peaksfield Avenue to help prevent/reduce the number of motor bikes that use this a shortcut. The area has also been tided up and painted. 

Peoples Park, Park Drive, Grimsby - Reports of large groups of people gathering and causing bother for the local visitors and residents.

Update 05/12/17 - regular patrols are being made in the area during the day and night. Persons within the park and being spoken too to deter any nuisance behaviour. Calls for service and reports are being attended and dealt with. Interventions have been put in place and used appropriately to maximise their efficiency. Meeting with local residents arranged to be able to deal with any issues with a Problem Solving Approach, working together and to achieve realistic outcomes suitable for all. 

Update 01/02/18 - a Crime Prevention Survey has been completed with the Council to offer changes they can make to ensure the Park is a safer and more enjoyable environment, by reducing ASB and preventing motorbikes using the area. A Neighbourhood Watch Group has also been set up with has helped build a much stronger community and making people safer.