Numerous reports have been received about inconsiderate parking along Ruffa Lane Pickering.

A Problem Solving Plan (PSP) was created to address the issue which seeks to be ambitious in eventually forming a force-wide school parking PCSO toolkit.
Other than increased patrols, it involves a multi-agency response, which has resulted in the securing of funding for additional safety materials, improvements to the highway, such as introduction of a 20mp limit and other actions, such as helping secure a car-park permit for parents to park nearby.

There have been a series of vehicle and tool thefts in remote rural locations around Whitby and the Esk Valley, with specifically shed and barns targeted.

Operation Eyeful has been launched where we work with the rural community (Rural Watch) and other law enforcement teams, such as Ministry of Defence Police.
We conduct patrols both full visibility and plain clothed to detect and deter criminality, to bring offenders to prosecution.

Anti-Social Behaviour in hotspot locations in Pickering such as Beck Isle Museum and the Memorial Hall.

Operation Rope.
Using a multi-agency approach, we will work with partner agencies to target the hotspots where ASB occurs. We will use Police and civil powers when suspects are identified, to prevent re-offending.

Theft and retail crime in the Whitby area.

The team are looking at a problem solving plan which will incorporate an anti-theft group in Whitby for the businesses. The group will meet regularly to work together to reduce theft and bring offenders to justice.