Loftus Ward Update

Loftus PCSO March Update

During the month of February, Loftus ward received 48 reports of crime and 11 reports of Anti-Social Behaviour. 

The anti-social behaviour incidents consist of 2 youth related incidents, 1 neighbour dispute, 2 off road bikes and 1 vehicle related matter.

Youth related Anti-Social Behaviour at Duncan Place and Coronation Park, and the use of E-Scooters being ridden Loftus High Street and the surrounding areas, remain priorities for Loftus ward. Neighbourhood Officers recently attended a school assembly at Hummersea Primary School to highlight the road legislation and law regarding the riding of e-scooters.

Officers are reminding anyone looking to buy a motorcycle, mini-moto, electric scooter or quad bike that they are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles which require road tax, insurance, a registration plate and a valid MOT if being ridden on a road or other public place. If a juvenile is stopped riding an electric scooter, they can be issued with penalty points. Those penalty points will be stored and placed onto their adult driving licence when they apply for one, and run for the full period of the sanction.

People riding or driving motor vehicles or mechanically propelled vehicle need to ensure they are complying with the law and have the appropriate driving licence and safety equipment. Parents / guardians allowing them to be ridden by children illegally could also be liable for prosecution under the “permit,” legislation.

Those bikes that are not road complaint can be ridden on private land, but only where there is no public access and with the landowner’s permission.

Further details can be found in relation to this on Cleveland Police Facebook page.

Over recent weeks we have received an increase of youths congregating during evenings at Cloverhill Play Park and causing nuisance and harassment to nearby residents. The behaviour has recently escalated and criminal damage has been caused to the window of a nearby property. This is currently being investigated by the Neighbourhood Police Team and enquiries are being conducted to locate persons responsible and take relevant action. Partnership work is taking place with Redcar and Cleveland Council and Beyond Housing to address the issues.

Off road motorcycles and quads continue to be an issue within the Loftus ward, particularly in Liverton Mines.

On 15/2/26 East Cleveland Neighbourhood Police Team, Special Constables and volunteers carried out targeted patrols in the East Cleveland area focussing on the illegal use of off road vehicles.

Ten officers followed up recent community intelligence and crime reports to focus their activity towards certain areas and individuals. During the operation calls for service relating to this particular issue were noticeably reduced indicating that our presence was noted by those riding / driving illegally and they were staying indoors. One particular individual was stopped and summonsed for offences of no insurance and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence and the quad was seized. As the vehicle was not legal or road registered they will be unable to retrieve the vehicle from the pound. 

We will not chase these motorbikes due to the risks to the rider and wider public, but we will follow up every report. These motorbikes are stored within residential areas. If you see an off road bike coming and going from a particular address, let us know. Legislation gives us 24hours to attend the address and seize the machine. We will continue to conduct patrols and pay attention to these locations. Seizures rely on participation by members of the public. Help us identifies the properties where the bikes are ridden to and from, and we will seize them. Work continues to address this issue.

Following up on information provided to Police a vehicle was seized due to having no tax. Vehicles showing expired tax of 3 months or longer can be removed by Police and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.

A male from Loftus was arrested by Response Officers on West Rd Loftus due to being responsible for an assault.

On 23/2/26 PCSO Lynas and PC Hampson held a East Cleveland Residents Against Fraud session at Duncan Place, Loftus to discuss and highlight fraud awareness and current scam trends. Officers were able to discuss any concerns and answer any questions around this issue.