Darlington Police says these are the worst areas for anti-social behaviour – The Northern Echo

THESEare the main 'hotspots' for anti-social behaviour in Darlington, according to Darlington Police.

Earlier this week, Darlington Police claimed that reports of anti-social behaviour had reduced by 15 per cent over the last year.

Specialist patrols areregularly carried out in relation to anti-social off-road biking in areas such as Yarm Road and Parkside as part of Operation Endurance,Durham Constabularys ongoing crackdown on those who ride bikes and quads illegally.

Inspector Dean Haythornthwaite, from Darlington Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: Everyone has a right to feel safe in their own home, anti-social behaviour is not something that people should have to put up with.

We work extremely hard to tackle anti-social behaviour in hotspots such as Yarm Road and Whinbush Way, which has involved identifying key offenders, sharing that information with partner agencies, and taking the appropriate action against them. This has resulted in reports of anti-social behaviour reducing in these areas.

Councillor Jonathan Dulston, deputy leader of Darlington Borough Council said: The co-location of our Community Safety Team and the excellent partnership we have developed with Durham Police is an important part of our efforts to ensure Darlington is a safe place for all who live, work and visit the borough.

Anti-social behaviour is something that will not be tolerated, and we will continue to work closely with police, local residents and others to make our communities safer and stronger.

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Further to this, onJanuary 18,Peter Gibson MP met with the Home Secretary Priti Patelto discuss the progress of the Police, Crime andSentencing Bill, the Nationality andBorders Bill and how these key pieces of landmark legislation deliver on hismanifesto commitments.

Earlier this week, Peter Gibson MP met with Priti Patel to discuss the issue of off-road quad bikes in Darlington

Peter Gibson MP said: It was useful to meet with the Home Secretary to discuss the ongoing blight caused by the continuing issue of illegal off-road quads and bikes in Darlington.

Everyone in Darlington can play their part by sharing information about the location of these bikes and the habits of their riders who cause this blight or indeed their identity.

You can use the 101 service or you can report anonymously through crime stoppers.

I have invited the Home Secretary to visit Darlington to see the challenges faced by residents and the work of Durham Constabulary in ensuring that progress is being made. I look forward to welcoming her very soon.

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