Wolds

Off Road Motorcycles 

Over the recent months we have visited households across North East Lincolnshire, and understand that the antisocial use of off road motorcycles is causing concern in your community – particularly on Bradley Pitches. 

The policing team have been working hard, and will continue to do so, to respond to local concerns in respect of this issue. We will not be tolerate the criminal use of motorcycles in this way and we will use all powers at our disposal to recover bikes and hold those responsible for this behaviour to account.

Over recent months we will continue to prioritise our activity around this issue, including a number of tactics as part of Operation Yellowfin.We are absolutely committed to continuing in this approach, working in joint partnership with other wards areas and agencies, while this remains a priority issue. 

If you have any information about where the bikes are being stored, or who is involved, then please do report via 101 or contact your local team in strict confidence. We are grateful for information we have already received which has allowed us to take appropriate action against offenders.

Burglaries:

The Wolds Ward has seen an increase in burglaries, including that of outbuildings such as sheds. With the easing of government restrictions, we would like reiterate preventative measures that can be applied to your property.

Homes with no security measures in place are five times more likely to be burgled than those with simple security measures. Taking just a few steps can make a big difference in keeping your home safe from burglary.

Here are a few tips:

• Lock your doors and windows every time you leave the house, even when you're just out in the garden, remembering to double-lock UPVC doors (lift handle and turn key)
• Hide all keys, including car keys, out of sight and away from the letterbox (remember a device could be used to hook keys through the letterbox)
• Install a visual burglar alarm (as part of a suite of prevention measures - a burglar alarm on its own will not prevent entry to your home)
• Install good outside lighting.
• Get a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property.
• Leave radios or lights in your house on a timer to make the property appear occupied.
• Make sure the fences around your garden are in good condition.
• Secure bikes at home by locking them to an immovable object inside a locked shed or garage.
• Keep ladders and tools stored away; don't leave them outside where they could be used to break into your home.
• Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of the property.
• Ensure rear fencing is in good repair
• Improve natural surveillance at the front of your property i.e. trim high hedges
• Mark your property with postcode and house number and register your property for free with immobilise.
• Consider joining or forming a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.
• Remove valuables from view of ground floor windows
• Store any high value items (i.e. jewellery, passports) in a properly secured safe

If you see or hear anything suspiciously please report it on 101/999. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous you can provide the information via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.