2 Dec 2023 | Drivers failing to stop for the school crossing patrol, speeding, parking and driving inconsiderately Information from Beckstone School and school crossing patrol Response (2 May 2024)WE DID: High visibility patrols in the area with a view of identifying offending drivers. This was published on Allerdale Police Social media pages. Drivers are asked to consider road safety and the safety of children, parents and the school crossing patrol when passing through the area. The local PCSO in partnership with Cumberland Council Enforcement attended the area to address parking concerns.
The local CBO for the area conducted speed checks resulting in advice to road users.
PCSO Robinson and Beckstone Mini Police attended the area and advised a number of road users with regards to their inconsiderate parking.
Engagement is ongoing with the local school regarding this |
24 Jan 2024 | Youth related criminal damage – High Harrington
Reports of youths causing damage to a sign belonging to a business in the High Harrington area which was published by the owner on social media Response (15 May 2024)WE DID: Local PCSO saw the social media post and made contact with the business and was able to identify those responsible. Youths admitted the offence and their parents are engaging with the business owner regarding paying for the damage. Acceptable Behaviour Contracts signed by both youths to address their behaviour and prevent any further escalation. |
30 Jan 2024 | YOU SAID: Speeding is an issue along Moorclose Road, Workington Response (15 May 2024)WE DID: Speed checks in the area of Moorclose Road. A number of drivers were stopped and spoken to regarding their speed. |
24 Mar 2024 | Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside Response (24 Apr 2024)WE DID: Local PCSO met with local councillor to discuss the issues. WE DID: High visibility Patrols in problem areas WE DID: Engagement with local residents and social landlords WE DID: Joint walkabouts with Westfield Housing Association and Riverside Housing. WE DID: Male youth witnessed riding an e-scooter on a road in Salterbeck. Male stopped, scooter seized, male reported for Driving otherwise in accordance with a licence, no insurance and arrested for possession of a Class B Drug Cannabis and failing a road side drug wipe and arrested for Section 4 RTA unfit through drink/drugs. We are aware that this issue is ongoing and will continue to address these issues over the coming months. We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police
WE DID: Local PCSO met with local councillor to discuss the issues. WE DID: High visibility Patrols in problem areas WE DID: Engagement with local residents and social landlords WE DID: Joint walkabouts with Westfield Housing Association and Riverside Housing. WE DID: Male youth identified as riding an off road bike in the Mooclose area. The bike was subsequently seized and he was reported for a number of driving offences and issued with a warning under Section 59 Police Reform Act 2002 We are aware that this issue is ongoing and will continue to address these issues over the coming months.
Sgt Leesa Edwards added: “I would encourage anyone to come forward and tell us if you are affected by this issue and if you are able to identify who is riding such motorbikes. We will take positive action in respect of anyone caught riding motorbikes illegally.” Anyone with information can report online at https://www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it You can also call 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. If you capture any offences on dashcam, this footage can be uploaded to our website at this page: https://nextbase.co.uk/national-dash-cam-safety-portal/ |
24 Mar 2024 | ASB - Crown Close, Westfield
YOU SAID: Youths knocking on doors of elderly residents Response (21 May 2024)WE DID: High visibility patrols in the area with a view of identifying those responsible WE DID: Street Safe WE DID: Engagement with those affected, offering support, reassurance and signposting WE DID: Engagement with Westfield Housing association with regards to designing out crime and fencing in the area |
24 Mar 2024 | Driving under the influence of drugs
Proactive Police action Response (21 May 2024)WE DID: High visibility patrols WE DID: One female arrested for Driving over the prescribed drug drive limit. The female has recently appeared in court and pleaded guilty to the offence and received a lengthy driving ban
WE DID: Male arrested for Driving over the prescribed drug drive limit for Cannabis. |
2 Dec 2023 | Drivers failing to stop for the school crossing patrol, speeding, parking and driving inconsiderately Information from Beckstone School and school crossing patrol Response (2 May 2024)WE DID: High visibility patrols in the area with a view of identifying offending drivers. This was published on Allerdale Police Social media pages. Drivers are asked to consider road safety and the safety of children, parents and the school crossing patrol when passing through the area. The local PCSO in partnership with Cumberland Council Enforcement attended the area to address parking concerns.
The local CBO for the area conducted speed checks resulting in advice to road users.
PCSO Robinson and Beckstone Mini Police attended the area and advised a number of road users with regards to their inconsiderate parking.
Engagement is ongoing with the local school regarding this |
24 Jan 2024 | Youth related criminal damage – High Harrington
Reports of youths causing damage to a sign belonging to a business in the High Harrington area which was published by the owner on social media Response (15 May 2024)WE DID: Local PCSO saw the social media post and made contact with the business and was able to identify those responsible. Youths admitted the offence and their parents are engaging with the business owner regarding paying for the damage. Acceptable Behaviour Contracts signed by both youths to address their behaviour and prevent any further escalation. |
30 Jan 2024 | YOU SAID: Speeding is an issue along Moorclose Road, Workington Response (15 May 2024)WE DID: Speed checks in the area of Moorclose Road. A number of drivers were stopped and spoken to regarding their speed. |
24 Mar 2024 | Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside Response (24 Apr 2024)WE DID: Local PCSO met with local councillor to discuss the issues. WE DID: High visibility Patrols in problem areas WE DID: Engagement with local residents and social landlords WE DID: Joint walkabouts with Westfield Housing Association and Riverside Housing. WE DID: Male youth witnessed riding an e-scooter on a road in Salterbeck. Male stopped, scooter seized, male reported for Driving otherwise in accordance with a licence, no insurance and arrested for possession of a Class B Drug Cannabis and failing a road side drug wipe and arrested for Section 4 RTA unfit through drink/drugs. We are aware that this issue is ongoing and will continue to address these issues over the coming months. We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police
WE DID: Local PCSO met with local councillor to discuss the issues. WE DID: High visibility Patrols in problem areas WE DID: Engagement with local residents and social landlords WE DID: Joint walkabouts with Westfield Housing Association and Riverside Housing. WE DID: Male youth identified as riding an off road bike in the Mooclose area. The bike was subsequently seized and he was reported for a number of driving offences and issued with a warning under Section 59 Police Reform Act 2002 We are aware that this issue is ongoing and will continue to address these issues over the coming months.
Sgt Leesa Edwards added: “I would encourage anyone to come forward and tell us if you are affected by this issue and if you are able to identify who is riding such motorbikes. We will take positive action in respect of anyone caught riding motorbikes illegally.” Anyone with information can report online at https://www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it You can also call 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. If you capture any offences on dashcam, this footage can be uploaded to our website at this page: https://nextbase.co.uk/national-dash-cam-safety-portal/ |
24 Mar 2024 | ASB - Crown Close, Westfield
YOU SAID: Youths knocking on doors of elderly residents Response (21 May 2024)WE DID: High visibility patrols in the area with a view of identifying those responsible WE DID: Street Safe WE DID: Engagement with those affected, offering support, reassurance and signposting WE DID: Engagement with Westfield Housing association with regards to designing out crime and fencing in the area |
24 Mar 2024 | Driving under the influence of drugs
Proactive Police action Response (21 May 2024)WE DID: High visibility patrols WE DID: One female arrested for Driving over the prescribed drug drive limit. The female has recently appeared in court and pleaded guilty to the offence and received a lengthy driving ban
WE DID: Male arrested for Driving over the prescribed drug drive limit for Cannabis. |
6 Aug 2024 | Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside Response (6 Sep 2024)WE DID: Local PCSO met with local councillor to discuss the issues. WE DID: High visibility Patrols in problem areas WE DID: Engagement with local residents and social landlords WE DID: Joint walkabouts with Westfield Housing Association and Riverside Housing. WE DID: Operation conducted in the Salterbeck area utilising the drone. x2 Off Road Bikes Seized 165 RTA x2 people reported for driving offences x1 Its your choice form submitted x1 reported for driving without due care and attention and a section 59 notice has been issued to the driver x1 stop search (negative) but drugs located nearby and seized We are aware that this issue is ongoing and will continue to address these issues over the coming months. We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police |
24 Mar 2024 | ASB - Crown Close, Westfield
YOU SAID: Youths knocking on doors of elderly residents Response (21 May 2024)WE DID: High visibility patrols in the area with a view of identifying those responsible WE DID: Street Safe WE DID: Engagement with those affected, offering support, reassurance and signposting WE DID: Engagement with Westfield Housing association with regards to designing out crime and fencing in the area |
24 Mar 2024 | Driving under the influence of drugs
Proactive Police action Response (21 May 2024)WE DID: High visibility patrols WE DID: One female arrested for Driving over the prescribed drug drive limit. The female has recently appeared in court and pleaded guilty to the offence and received a lengthy driving ban
WE DID: Male arrested for Driving over the prescribed drug drive limit for Cannabis. |
6 Sep 2024 | ASB in Moorclose and Salterbeck Response (6 Sep 2024)WE DID: Applied for an injunction in respect of Colin Berry 33 with the following conditions:- 1. Required to cooperate with Recovery Steps and to complete all activities instructed by them. 2. Must not a) Engage in conduct which causes or is capable of causing a nuisance or annoyance to persons residing and/or lawfully visiting the locality known as Salterbeck Estate, Workington, Cumbria as shown edged in red on the attached plan marked Plan A. b) Enter any private land or garden without the occupiers express permission c) Engage in any conduct which causes or is likely to cause harassment alarm or distress to any person d) Use any insulting language towards or threaten violence towards any person e) Cause any person to fear the infliction of harm f) Harm any person by the direct application of force against them g) Be under the influence of alcohol or drugs in public h) Have any open container of alcohol in a public place All Section 2 conditions are accompanied by a power of arrest if in breach |
6 Aug 2024 | Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside Response (6 Sep 2024)WE DID: Local PCSO met with local councillor to discuss the issues. WE DID: High visibility Patrols in problem areas WE DID: Engagement with local residents and social landlords WE DID: Joint walkabouts with Westfield Housing Association and Riverside Housing. WE DID: Operation conducted in the Salterbeck area utilising the drone. x2 Off Road Bikes Seized 165 RTA x2 people reported for driving offences x1 Its your choice form submitted x1 reported for driving without due care and attention and a section 59 notice has been issued to the driver x1 stop search (negative) but drugs located nearby and seized We are aware that this issue is ongoing and will continue to address these issues over the coming months. We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police |
6 Sep 2024 | ASB in Moorclose and Salterbeck Response (6 Sep 2024)WE DID: Applied for an injunction in respect of Colin Berry 33 with the following conditions:- 1. Required to cooperate with Recovery Steps and to complete all activities instructed by them. 2. Must not a) Engage in conduct which causes or is capable of causing a nuisance or annoyance to persons residing and/or lawfully visiting the locality known as Salterbeck Estate, Workington, Cumbria as shown edged in red on the attached plan marked Plan A. b) Enter any private land or garden without the occupiers express permission c) Engage in any conduct which causes or is likely to cause harassment alarm or distress to any person d) Use any insulting language towards or threaten violence towards any person e) Cause any person to fear the infliction of harm f) Harm any person by the direct application of force against them g) Be under the influence of alcohol or drugs in public h) Have any open container of alcohol in a public place All Section 2 conditions are accompanied by a power of arrest if in breach |
6 Aug 2024 | Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside Response (6 Sep 2024)WE DID: Local PCSO met with local councillor to discuss the issues. WE DID: High visibility Patrols in problem areas WE DID: Engagement with local residents and social landlords WE DID: Joint walkabouts with Westfield Housing Association and Riverside Housing. WE DID: Operation conducted in the Salterbeck area utilising the drone. x2 Off Road Bikes Seized 165 RTA x2 people reported for driving offences x1 Its your choice form submitted x1 reported for driving without due care and attention and a section 59 notice has been issued to the driver x1 stop search (negative) but drugs located nearby and seized We are aware that this issue is ongoing and will continue to address these issues over the coming months. We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police |
6 Sep 2024 | ASB in Moorclose and Salterbeck Response (6 Sep 2024)WE DID: Applied for an injunction in respect of Colin Berry 33 with the following conditions:- 1. Required to cooperate with Recovery Steps and to complete all activities instructed by them. 2. Must not a) Engage in conduct which causes or is capable of causing a nuisance or annoyance to persons residing and/or lawfully visiting the locality known as Salterbeck Estate, Workington, Cumbria as shown edged in red on the attached plan marked Plan A. b) Enter any private land or garden without the occupiers express permission c) Engage in any conduct which causes or is likely to cause harassment alarm or distress to any person d) Use any insulting language towards or threaten violence towards any person e) Cause any person to fear the infliction of harm f) Harm any person by the direct application of force against them g) Be under the influence of alcohol or drugs in public h) Have any open container of alcohol in a public place All Section 2 conditions are accompanied by a power of arrest if in breach |
6 Aug 2024 | Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside Response (6 Sep 2024)WE DID: Local PCSO met with local councillor to discuss the issues. WE DID: High visibility Patrols in problem areas WE DID: Engagement with local residents and social landlords WE DID: Joint walkabouts with Westfield Housing Association and Riverside Housing. WE DID: Operation conducted in the Salterbeck area utilising the drone. x2 Off Road Bikes Seized 165 RTA x2 people reported for driving offences x1 Its your choice form submitted x1 reported for driving without due care and attention and a section 59 notice has been issued to the driver x1 stop search (negative) but drugs located nearby and seized We are aware that this issue is ongoing and will continue to address these issues over the coming months. We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police |
6 Sep 2024 | ASB in Moorclose and Salterbeck Response (6 Sep 2024)WE DID: Applied for an injunction in respect of Colin Berry 33 with the following conditions:- 1. Required to cooperate with Recovery Steps and to complete all activities instructed by them. 2. Must not a) Engage in conduct which causes or is capable of causing a nuisance or annoyance to persons residing and/or lawfully visiting the locality known as Salterbeck Estate, Workington, Cumbria as shown edged in red on the attached plan marked Plan A. b) Enter any private land or garden without the occupiers express permission c) Engage in any conduct which causes or is likely to cause harassment alarm or distress to any person d) Use any insulting language towards or threaten violence towards any person e) Cause any person to fear the infliction of harm f) Harm any person by the direct application of force against them g) Be under the influence of alcohol or drugs in public h) Have any open container of alcohol in a public place All Section 2 conditions are accompanied by a power of arrest if in breach |
6 Aug 2024 | Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside Response (6 Sep 2024)WE DID: Local PCSO met with local councillor to discuss the issues. WE DID: High visibility Patrols in problem areas WE DID: Engagement with local residents and social landlords WE DID: Joint walkabouts with Westfield Housing Association and Riverside Housing. WE DID: Operation conducted in the Salterbeck area utilising the drone. x2 Off Road Bikes Seized 165 RTA x2 people reported for driving offences x1 Its your choice form submitted x1 reported for driving without due care and attention and a section 59 notice has been issued to the driver x1 stop search (negative) but drugs located nearby and seized We are aware that this issue is ongoing and will continue to address these issues over the coming months. We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police |
1 Jan 2025 | Youth ASB – Cusack Crescent
YOU SAID: Youths targeting an address Response (1 Jan 2025)WE DID: Referral to the local focus hub for intervention and engagement with partner agencies WE DID: Engagement with victims offering support, reassurance, crime prevention advice and signposting
WE DID: High visibility Patrols in the area WE DID: Engagement with local residents and social landlords WE DID: Youths identified and work ongoing around intervention
Work is ongoing via the local focus hub to address this issue long term
WE DID: Working in partnership with Castles and Coasts Housing Authority issued an Acceptable behaviour Contract to one youth.
WE DID: Identified youths responsible for targeted anti-social behaviour one of which has been dealt with for a public order offence.
Work is ongoing via the local focus hub to address this issue long term |
1 Jan 2025 | Criminal Damage – Moorclose Play Park
YOU SAID: Damage has been caused to the swings on the new park Response (1 Feb 2025)WE DID: Hi-visibility patrols in the area
Anyone with any information please contact Cumbria Police on 101 |
1 Feb 2025 | Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield and Salterbeck Response (1 Feb 2025)WE DID: Located a stolen bike in the Needham Drive area, returning the bike to its owner
We are aware that this issue is ongoing and will continue to address these issues over the coming months. Positive action will be taken to deter offenders from committing offences.
We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police |