Community update: ASB update - Operation STORMECHO

Community update: ASB update - Operation STORMECHO

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Antisocial Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Thank you, if you recently completed our Operation Stormecho survey regarding illegal e-scooters and off-road bikes.

The results showed that many residents are affected by this issue, with the majority stating it impacts their confidence when using public spaces locally. We also found that a significant number of people either do not know how to report incidents or feel that nothing will be done if they do report them.

We want to address both of these concerns.

How to report;

If the activity is happening at the time and there is an immediate risk to the public, call 999.

For non-emergency reports, call 101 or report online via the Northamptonshire Police website.

You can also report concerns directly to your local Neighbourhood Policing Team or PCSO.

Information about ongoing locations, times, descriptions of riders, vehicles used to transport bikes, storage locations, and repeat offenders can be emailed to OpStormecho@northants.police.uk.

Why your reports matter;

We understand it can sometimes feel like no action is taken. However, every report helps build an intelligence picture. Even when officers are unable to attend immediately, the information you provide allows us to:

Identify hotspots and repeat locations

Build intelligence around offenders

Direct patrols to areas of concern

Plan targeted operations and enforcement activity.

Support the seizure of illegally used vehicles and prosecution of offenders.

A single report may not tell the whole story, but multiple reports from the community help us evidence the scale of the problem and take action where it is needed most.

Please continue to report incidents and encourage others to do the same. Your information is vital in helping us make our communities safer and tackle nuisance and dangerous riding across Northamptonshire.

Thank you for your continued support.

Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police.

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area.

The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.northants.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Get Involved

Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on.  Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 

Please click here to complete the survey