Drugs Use and Dealing – Ongoing Priority

We continue to review and develop intelligence around drugs misuse and supply within Driffield and surrounding areas. We have actively targeted vehicles and carry out a number of stop searches on individuals that have produced positive results.

We continue to work with licenced premises carrying out visits and incorporating the use of pub watch and banning notices to target individuals linked to drug misuse. Use of a passive drugs dog has yielded some positive results and been welcomed by the local community.

For operational and data protection reasons we are unable to give specific details of locations / premises or persons that we are currently investigating. We have been working with other agencies to tackle individuals of concern linked to drug misuse.

We ask that you continue to report concerns around drug misuse / dealing at the time.

You can report anonymously via ‘CrimeStoppers’ at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

ASB

Staff from Driffield NPT aim to conduct High visibility patrols around the towns/villages to keep ASB reports to a minimum. We will continue to monitor calls for service to affect where we focus our resources. Working alongside partner agencies we will Identify and provide intervention to those causing ASB issues to minimise any further disruption.

HumberTalking

Humber Talking is still being undertaken in the Driffield and Rural area.

We will be speaking with householders on their doorstep however if you would rather participate online and highlight any issues you think the Police should be dealing with, please visit the website.

www.mycommunityalert.co.uk/humbertalking

Your responses help us better understand our area and prioritise issues to be tackled.

Nuisance bicycle riding and non-use of lights

It has been brought to our attention at the January Town Council meeting that there have been issues with teenagers riding their bicycles in the town centre whilst pulling wheelies.

This presents a danger to themselves, members of the public and drivers. It is also alleged that teenagers are riding their bikes in the dark with no lights. Teenagers continue to be stopped and challenged when seen acting in an anti-social manner.

A bike marking event was held during December 2024 where free bike lights were also handed out to promote bike safety.

A further event is planned for 27th February 2025 and will be promoted on Social Media.

Local officers will also be visiting local newsagents when young people begin their paper rounds to hand out free bike lights and promote bike safety whilst dark mornings still exist through winter.