Crime in Royds, Bradford
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 11Bicycle theft: 1 | 12 |
| On or near Henna Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 2Public order: 2 | 11 |
| On or near Cawood Haven Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Ascot Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Brackenholme Royd Map | Public order: 2Vehicle crime: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Brafferton Arbor Map | Vehicle crime: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Lingdale Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Roy Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Ascot Gardens Map | Burglary: 2Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Chartwell Drive Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
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Tong Ward Area
- Nuisance bikes and ASB vehicles.
- To target anti-social vehicle use, speeding, inconsiderate parking around schools across the ward areas. To target anti-social behaviour in relation to use of vehicles and motorcycles, including untaxed and uninsured vehicles and abandoned vehicles.
- To disrupt and target misuse of drugs offences and ASB behaviour by increasing high visibility patrols around Holmewood including Broadstone Way, both parades of Shops, Tyersal Lane areas of Holmewood and derelict buildings.
- Working with the community to develop intelligence in relation to larger scale drug dealing and drug cultivation, distribution and dealing.
- To target and prevent the use of knives and knife related crime and reduce violent crime by utilising the fixed knife amnesty bin, regular robust and fair use of stop search powers and high visibility patrols in hotspot areas.
Issued: 5 Apr 2026
Status Update
- Officers from Bradford South have conducted two vehicle operations in conjunction with the council vehicle enforcement team which has led to the removal of 11 unregistered and untaxed vehicles and over 20 caravans from the ward area. This operation will continue in the coming months.
- NPT officers make regular targeted patrols of Holmewood and a contact point has been set up at the community café which takes place on a Tuesday morning for residents to drop in and talk to a local PCSO and raise issues. The time now is 10am but will be subject to change depending on demand.
- Intelligence continues to be received and acted on in relation to drug dealing and cannabis cultivation, and this has led to the discovery and seizure of several large-scale cannabis productions which are currently under investigation.
Actioned: 8 Apr 2026
Queensbury Ward Area
- To continue to obtain & execute warrants, follow up & develop drugs intelligence to disrupt the supply of controlled drugs in the area.
- To work with partners, community groups and schools to reduce ASB in the area in the form of inconsiderate parking at Home Farm, Shibden Head and Foxhill Primary Schools
- To address the issues of ASB at Russell Hall Park and surrounding areas, as well as West End/Sandbeds at school finish times.
- To tackle the anti-social use of vehicles and speeding issues within the village by conducting regular speedwatch initiatives and traffic operations.
- To tackle ongoing Burglary and Theft From Motor Vehicle crime within the area through pro-active patrols, offering crime prevention advice to residents and taking positive action where required.
- Robustly dealing with off-road bike issues in the ward area through working alongside Op Steerside colleagues and taking positive action against perpetrators.
Issued: 5 Apr 2026
Status Update
- We’re regularly reviewing drug intelligence and continue to execute warrants within the ward targeting drug supply and cannabis farms.
- Officers are in contact partners including community groups, schools and deal with any issues within ward regarding ASB or parking outside schools.
- Officers are conducting daily patrols of Russell Hall Park due to the recent ASB issues and the homeless male now residing in a tent within the park.
- We’re regularly conducting speed watch operation across the ward and officers are targeting vehicles committing driving offences.
Actioned: 5 Apr 2026
Royds Ward Area
- To target anti-social vehicle, use, nuisance off road quads and bikes. This will be achieved by utilising Police specialist units, working with partners, dealing positively with offenders using Police and local authority powers / legislation, operation Steerside operations, leaflet drops / intelligence gathering and seizing off road quads and bikes.
- To deal with speeding issues. This will be achieved by utilising partnership awareness campaigns, Police monitoring (community speed watch) and enforcement.
Issued: 5 Apr 2026
Status Update
- Nuisance vehicles – Operation Steerside officers continue to provide an increased presence in the area, supporting local NPT officers in tackling reports of anti-social vehicular usage and nuisance off road bikes.
- Royd ward (speeding) – Speed watch operations continue to be carried out at several locations across the ward, where residents have highlighted speeding vehicles as a concern.
Actioned: 5 Apr 2026
Wyke Ward Area
- Nuisance bikes and ASB vehicles.
To target anti-social vehicle use, speeding, inconsiderate parking around schools and problem locations across the ward area. To target anti-social behaviour in relation to use of vehicles and motorcycles, including untaxed and uninsured vehicles and abandoned vehicles.
- To disrupt and target misuse of drugs offences and ASB behaviour by increasing high visibility patrols around Wyke village and shopping areas, parks and local youth targeted locations.
Issued: 5 Apr 2026
Status Update
- We have conducted vehicle operations in the Wyke area to remove untaxed and uninsured vehicles from the Wyke area, and these have been a great success. This was in conjunction with the vehicle enforcement team from Bradford Council. We have also conducted Speedwatch dates at Tong Village, Shetcliffe Lane, Westfield Lane, and Lower Wyke Lane to enforce speed and advise drivers of local restrictions.
- Local PC’s and PCSO’s make regular patrols of ASB hotspots including the shops at Wyke and various youth congregation points around the Wycoller and Wyke estates. They have also responded to calls from the St Marys crescent areas and are working with Incommunities to offer support to residents who have been experiencing ASB.
Actioned: 5 Apr 2026
Wibsey Ward Area
- To target anti-social vehicle, use, nuisance off road quads and bikes. This will be achieved by utilising Police specialist units, working with partners, dealing positively with offenders using Police and local authority powers / legislation, operation Steerside operations, leaflet drops / intelligence gathering and seizing off road quads and bikes.
- To deal with parking and obstruction issues in the village. This will be achieved by providing an increased visible presence in the area, working with traffic enforcement officers issuing tickets and carrying out traffic enforcement operations.
- To deal with speeding issues. This will be achieved by utilising partnership awareness campaigns, Police monitoring (community speed watch) and enforcement.
- To tackle reports of ASB by local youths on Fair Road near to the Coop. The reports include youths throwing eggs at passing motorists, gathering in large groups intimidating customers and littering.
Issued: 5 Apr 2026
Status Update
- Nuisance vehicles – Operation Steerside officers have continued to provide an increased presence in the area, supporting local NPT officers in tackling reports of anti-social vehicular usage and nuisance off road bikes.
- Parking & obstruction – Bradford South NPT continue to carry out regular joint NPT / Council parking wardens traffic enforcement operations at Local Primary Schools in response to complaints from neighbours / parents.
- Speeding – Speed watch operations continue to be carried out at several locations across the ward, where residents have highlighted speeding vehicles as a concern.
- ASB by local youths – Youths responsible for ASB continue to be referred to the ASB and early action team for further intervention.
Actioned: 5 Apr 2026
Engagement Events
Drop In session Multiple Partners- Sandale Community
otherIf you have any concerns or issues you would like to discuss please pop along and see us
Event : Drop In
Description : Drop in Police/Neighbourhoods and Incommunities
Start date/time: Last Tuesday every month 30th June 12pm
End date/time: Last Tuesday every month 30th June 1pm
Address : 42- 46 Reevy Road West
Postcode :BD6 3LX
** Please note that attendance at the above event point is subject to emergency call demand at the time, and therefore attendance cannot be guaranteed in advance. If we cannot attend and you need to speak to an Officer urgently, please dial 101. **
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
42-46 Reevy Road West , Bradford
Contact Point- Wibsey Library
otherEvent Type: Contact Point
Title: Contact Point Wibsey Library
Description: A drop in surgery with your local ward PC's and PCSO's
Start Date/Time: Saturday 4th July 11:00 am
End Date/Time: Saturday 4th July 12:00 noon
Address: North Road, Bradford
Postcode: BD6 1TR
***While NPT officers aim to attend whenever possible, there may be instances where operational priorities limit their availability.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
North Road, Bradford
Eden Gardens - Contact Point
otherIf you have any concerns or issues you would like to discuss please pop along and see us
Event : Contact Point
Description : Contact Point drop in with your local PCSO for the area.
Start date/time: Thursday 9th July 13:30pm
End date/time: Thursday 9th July 14:30pm
Address : Wagtail Close, Westwood Park
Postcode :BD6 3YJ
** Please note that attendance at the above event point is subject to emergency call demand at the time, and therefore attendance cannot be guaranteed in advance. If we cannot attend and you need to speak to an Officer urgently, please dial 101. **
1:30 PM — 2:30 PM
Eden Gardens, Wagtail Close, Westwood Park, Bradford
Queensbury Food Bank
otherEvent Type: Drop in
Title Queensbury Food Bank
Description Contact Point with Local ward Pcso’s
Start Date/Time Wednesday 15th July 11:00am
End Date/Time Wednesday 15th July 12:00pm
Address 25 High Street, Queensbury, BD13 2PE
***While NPT officers will normally attend, there may be times when they are unable to do so due to other operational demands.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
25 High Street , Queensbury, Bradford
Queensbury Community Programme
otherEvent Type: Contact Point
Title Queensbury Community Programme
Description Contact Point with Local ward Pcso’s and Council Wardens
Start Date/Time Friday 24th July 11:00am
End Date/Time Friday 24th July 12:00pm
Address 36 High Street, Queensbury, BD13 2PE
***While NPT officers will normally attend, there may be times when they are unable to do so due to other operational demands.
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
36 High Street, Queensbury, Bradford
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