The report of the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team (Document “AG”) gives an update of some of the work being undertaken and an overview of the Shipley Constituency performance data.

Recommended –

1)         That Shipley Area Committee notes the work undertaken by the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team from 1 January and 31 December 2020 that contributed to addressing priorities within the ward plans for the Shipley area.

2)         That the Shipley Area Committee notes the positive partnership working that has been established with elected members, council officers, community organisations, volunteers and residents within the Shipley area.  

(Damian Fisher – 01274 437062)

Resolved –

1)         That Shipley Area Committee notes the work undertaken by the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team from 1 January and 31 December 2020 that contributed to addressing priorities within the ward plans for the Shipley area.

2)         That the Shipley Area Committee notes the positive partnership working that has been established with elected members, council officers, community organisations, volunteers and residents within the Shipley area.  

3)         The Committee wished to thank Police Officers and PCSO’s for their diligent and hard work during exceptional times.

Action: Interim Strategic Director, Place

The report of the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team (Document “Z”) was presented to the Committee to provide an update of some of the work undertaken and an overview of the Constituency performance data.

Figures for 2019 showed an overall reduction in the number of incidents and Members were provided with a breakdown of the types of crime committed.  The largest single increase related to violence without injury and was one of four areas showing an increase on the previous year.

Data was provided relating to anti-social behaviour and nuisance as well as reports of hate crime incidents.

The Shipley Neighbourhood Team Inspector provided details of Police resources and how they had been deployed to best effect for the Ward and the specific types of crime being tackled locally.  Efforts to recruit more members to become part of the many Neighbourhood Watch schemes, the number of which were the highest in the District, were ongoing.  The Inspector praised the work of the volunteers involved and was proud of the new Community Alert system which was launched and had the highest number of subscriptions in the District.

He gave Members details of how the Ward Team was recording crimes and, despite some obstacles, were still committed to reducing all crimes, with focus on burglaries and vehicle crime in particular.  A breakdown of tasks in focus and initiatives in each area of the Ward was also shared with Members.

Members were then given the opportunity to make comments and ask questions, the details of which, and the responses given are as below:

·         Were there PCSO’s still deployed in Baildon, and were they still doing the same kind of work?

·      The Police representative confirmed that there were PCSO’s on duty and were using a targeted patrol plan.  Members would be provided with details of the personnel involved

·         How had enforcement on the St Ives estate gone?

·      The Police representative stated that they were supporting council Covid teams due to the increase of people attending the estate, which was now included in patrols

Resolved –

1)         That Shipley Area Committee notes the work undertaken by the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team from 1 January and 31 December 2020 that contributed to addressing priorities within the ward plans for the Shipley area.

2)         That the Shipley Area Committee notes the positive partnership working that has been established with elected members, council officers, community organisations, volunteers and residents within the Shipley area.  

3)         The Committee wished to thank Police Officers and PCSO’s for their diligent and hard work during exceptional times.

Action: Interim Strategic Director, Place