Police News - Rochdale East

Inspector Niall Pawson, Rochdale East

Last weekend saw the start of the new Operation Rockport which focuses on Anti social behaviour across the Rochdale East Area.

A team of officers, PCSOs and Special Constables will be out in our police carrier with their sole focus being on reducing anti social behaviour (ASB) in our ASB Hotspot areas.

This Operation was first run a few years ago and was extremely successful in reducing ASB. Officers received a lot of positive feedback last weekend as youths were stopped and their details taken if they were in a 'hot spot' area. If officers see the same youths creeping up on a regular basis then further action will be taken such as warning interviews and acceptable behaviour contracts where breaches of these could lead to ASBO's.

Plans are already in place for the officers who will be working on Operation Rockport.

Littleborough Lakeside
Burglary Dwelling - 0
Burglary Other - 2
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 0
Criminal Damage - 4
Drugs Offences – 0

Wardle
2 May – 10:40pm – 10:50pm Halifax Road – Unknown offenders gained entry via an insecure door before stealing two laptops and a handbag and making off unseen. The stolen property was found discarded in a waste bin several miles away.

3 May – 14pm:35 – 4:40pm– Tarnside Close – An unknown offender smashed a window and attempted to climb through causing damage to items in the house, the house alarm went off and offender ran off.

3 May – 6:25pm – 6:28pm – Arm Road – Unknown offenders used tools from an insecure shed to prise open the rear door to a property, the alarm sounded and the offenders made off from property. 

Burglary Other - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft from Vehicle - 10
Criminal Damage - 2
Drugs Offences – 2

Milnrow/Newhey
Burglary - 0
Burglary Other - 1
Theft of Vehicle - 1
Theft From Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 0
Drugs Offences – 1

Smallbridge & Firgrove
8 May –15:00 – 15:30 - Nall Street – Unknown offenders entered via insecure rear door and searched the property before making off with items.

Robbery - 1
Burglary Other - 2
Theft of Vehicle - 1
Theft From Vehicle - 0
Criminal Damage - 8
Drugs Offences – 0

Kirkholt/Balderstone
6 May – 5:45pm – 6:00pm – Perth Road – Unknown offenders attempted to gain entry to a flat by forcing a door handle causing damage.

7 May – 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Ruskin Road – An unknown offender attempted to gain access to the upstairs window of property by standing on shed roof, the attempt was unsuccessful and the offenders made off.

Robbery - 0
Burglary Other -1
Theft of Vehicle - 1
Theft From Vehicle - 0
Criminal Damage - 6
Drugs Offences – 0

Castleton
Burglary Other - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 0
Criminal Damage - 0
Drugs Offences – 0 

Kingsway
Burglary Other – 3
Robbery - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 1
Theft From Vehicle - 3
Criminal Damage - 4
Drugs Offences – 0

Antisocial Behaviour
Telephone 101 if antisocial behaviour is affecting the quality of your life. If you feel threatened – or think that life is in danger due to antisocial behaviour – call 999.

As part of the police commitment to our Service Promise, they hold monthly community meetings where you can raise concerns about antisocial behaviour.

A team of PCSOs walk the streets of Greater Manchester and have powers to stop antisocial behaviour. Speak to them if you have concerns about behaviour in your area.

Your local area may have neighbourhood wardens or a neighbourhood manager who you can speak to about your concerns.

Visit the Home Office Website for up-to-date information about the best ways to tackle antisocial behaviour. - https://www.gov.uk/search?q=anti+social+behaviour

How Greater Manchester Police can help

Early intervention – including police visits and warning letters – can stop antisocial behaviour. Methods used include:

•  One-off fines (fixed-penalty notices) and penalty notices for disorder 
• Parenting orders (e.g. getting parents to make sure the child attends school) 
• Individual support orders to tackle the underlying causes of antisocial behaviour 
• Noise abatement notices 
• Injunctions 
• Moving crowds away from problem areas (dispersal powers) 
• Drug-house closure orders 
• Premises closure orders 
• Possession proceedings 
• Arrest and jail sentences