Bradford East — Neighbourhood Policing Team

You said: Anti-social vehicle use in and around Bowling Park. Engagement and interaction with local members of the community at the Beacon located in Bowling Park. Proactively deal with drug dealing and drug use in and around the Henford Drive area. Lead Area Sergeant: PS 2586 Dave Thompson Lead Area Problem Solving Officer: PC 931 Druce - contact Bradford East NPT online here. Area PCs: PC 931 Druce and PC 3517 Davis Area PCSO’s: PCSO 239 Crossley, PCSO 437 Ali, PCSO 518 Dellow

We did: Police have recently executed warrants at addresses linked to drugs supply, drug use and the antisocial behaviour associated. There were several seizures made, and enquiries are ongoing. Police continue to engage with the community at our contact points. These are excellent opportunities to pass information to police that is important to you locally.

Set: 2025-05-10

You said: Anti-social vehicle use around open spaces and on public roads. Vagrancy and begging around the traffic lights at Killinghall Road, Leeds Road and Thornbury. Anti-social behaviour and Vagrancy at local shops and supermarkets. Lead Area Sergeant: PS 2586 Dave Thompson Lead Area Problem Solving Officer: PC 1850 Matthews Area PC’s: PC 1850 Matthews and PC 3752 Dickinson Area PCSOs: PCSO 363 Peacock, PCSO 611 Wood and PCSO 223 Ulhaq

We did: There is now a Police contact point at the Abu Bakar Masjid. This contact point takes place on Fridays at 1pm. A specific operation has been set up to tackle the issue of ASB vehicles including off road bikes, electric bikes and drivers without the appropriate documentation. There will continue to be a push around this issue, and we would encourage residents to provide the police with information as to who is committing these offences and where the vehicles are being stored. These reports can be made anonymously.

Set: 2025-05-10

Bolton and Undercliffe Priorities Ward Areas Anti-Social Vehicle Use & Speeding – Wellington Road and Asbournes Increased patrols targeting poor driving, speeding, and inconsiderate parking. Partner engagement for education and enforcement. Community engagement via street surveys and Community Alert messages. Multi agency day of action is planned during the month of May Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) – Peel Park High-visibility patrols in the park and surrounding streets. Use of ASB legislation to divert individuals from criminality. Escalation to formal police action when necessary. Day of action and engagement day in May at the BMX track Drug Activity – Intelligence Gathering Focus on street dealing, consumption, and suspected grow/supply locations.

As a new school term begins local officers are back at school gate surgeries, and engaged with school talks. Providing a visible reassurance and undertaking enforcement action with regards to poor and inconsiderate parking. Continued patrols of emerging hotspots – allowing the development of intelligence to undertake proactive warrants regards to suspected cannabis grows in the area. Large scale drug supply arrest made in April – resulting in 1 arrest and the recovery of a large quantity of drugs. The investigation remains ongoing with the arrested subject on police bail. New public meetings being launched in the area – 6 weekly Police and communities together meeting – check Community alert for details.

Set: 2026-04-17

Little Horton Ward Areas ASB & Drug Dealing – Marshfield Area Reports of young males gathering, intimidating residents, and suspected drug activity. Targeted patrols to develop intelligence. Use of stop and search and arrests where appropriate. ASB and Drug Dealing – St Stephens Road area Strengthening relationships with local religious establishments. Building trust and improving communication. Encouraging community-led problem solving around ASB. Increased proactivity in the area – recent disorder in the local area is under investigation by local officers. Drug dealing and ASB – Little Horton Lane area Continued disruption efforts following identification of emerging hot spot. High-visibility patrols and partnership work to maintain impact. Ongoing community engagement to guide future focus.

Several recent charges for legacy work undertaken by BD East NPT Little Horton team – for drug supply in the Parkside area. Several days of action with partner agencies with 30 plus vehicles recovered for no Tax or MOT. New public meetings being launched in the area – 6 weekly Police and communities together meeting – check Community alert for details.

Set: 2026-04-17

Bradford Moor Ward Area Antisocial vehicle use in open spaces and on public roads. Reduce ASB around residential streets and park spaces. These areas include Attock Park and Seymour Park. Antisocial behaviour and vagrancy at local shops and supermarkets. To reduce the unlawful and antisocial use of fireworks within the ward area through targeted engagement, education, and proactive enforcement.

A police contact point has been established at Abu Bakar Masjid, held every Friday at 1pm, to improve accessibility and engagement with local residents. A police contact point has now been established at McDonalds , Thornbury. This is to allow residents to speak to local officers. Operational Response: A targeted operation is underway to address antisocial vehicle use, including off-road bikes, electric bikes, and vehicles operated without valid documentation. Residents are encouraged to report offenders and vehicle storage locations. Reports can be made anonymously and will assist in shaping enforcement activity. A recent day of action with local council enforcement, DVSA and taxi licensing resulted in 12 vehicles being removed form the area for varying reasons. These include no tax or MOT, causing obstruction or abandoned.

Set: 2026-04-20

Bowling and Barkerend Ward Areas Antisocial vehicle use in and around Bowling Park. Target drug supply in the Barkerend area. Proactive enforcement against drug use and drug dealing in the Henford Drive area. To reduce the unlawful and antisocial use of fireworks within the ward area through targeted engagement, education, and proactive enforcement. Work closely with local businesses and organisations to reduce antisocial use of vehicles and fireworks that cause an ongoing nuisance to local residents.

Bradford East NPT remains committed to working in partnership with residents and stakeholders to address local concerns and improve community safety. We welcome information from the public to support our problem-solving efforts and encourage continued engagement through our contact points and online reporting channels. Ongoing Action: We will continue to patrol the area proactively and engage with local venues and residents to prevent further incidents. We are also exploring planning and licensing conditions with the local council to support long-term prevention. Community Engagement: We encourage residents to report concerns and provide information anonymously. Your input helps shape our response and keeps the community safe.

Set: 2026-04-20

Eccleshill Ward Area ASB use of vehicles, both on road and off road. Speeding in and around Eccleshill village. Tackling ASB around Enterprise 5 Business Park

Set: 2026-04-21

Idle and Thackley Ward Areas ASB use of Off-Road Motorcycles/Quads, both on road and off road. Anti-social behaviour in and around Idle Village. Targeting drug use specifically Nitrous Oxide use.

Set: 2026-04-21