Community Safety Surge: Crackdown on Criminal Activity in Bridlington and Beverley

Recent joint operations between Humberside Police and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) have resulted in the successful closure of two properties linked to organized crime and severe antisocial behavior.

Local Magistrates Court granted three-month Closure Orders for a property allegedly linked to organized crime groups and drug dealing on South Back Lane, Bridlington. Along with an address synonymous with ongoing nuisance, disorder, and violence on Watts Road, Beverley.

​These orders effectively "freeze" the properties. For the next three months, any unauthorized person entering these premises faces fines or imprisonment. Only council officers, emergency services, and utility providers are permitted access.

​A United Front Against Crime
​The Bridlington closure was the culmination of a "street surgery" by antisocial behavior officers and a warrant executed by Humberside Police. It highlights a proactive approach to dismantling "bases of operation" for drug dealers that disrupt local neighborhoods.

​In Beverley, the Watts Road property had become a flashpoint for violence and drugs. By pooling resources, the ERYC housing team and the Neighbourhood Policing Team were able to gather the necessary evidence to remove the occupants and board up the premises.

​The East Riding Liberal Democrats’ Perspective: Root Causes and Resources
​While the East Riding Liberal Democrats welcome the immediate relief these closures bring to embattled residents, the party often stresses that enforcement is only one side of the coin.

​From a Liberal Democrat perspective, these "crackdowns" highlight two critical areas of concern:

​Police Visibility: Local Lib Dem councillors have consistently called for a return to robust community policing. While "street surgeries" are effective, they argue that consistent, visible patrols are needed to prevent properties from being overtaken by organized crime in the first place.

​Addressing the Housing Crisis: The Lib Dems often point out that when council-managed or regulated properties become hubs for crime, it reflects a need for better early intervention and support services. Shutting down a property solves the immediate nuisance, but without addressing the underlying issues of addiction and organized crime displacement, the problem may simply move to a different street.

​The Liberal Democrat view remains: We must celebrate the peace returned to South Back Lane and Watts Road, but the Council must ensure that "closure" doesn't just mean "moving the problem elsewhere." Long-term investment in youth services and mental health support is vital to breaking the cycle of antisocial behavior.

​How to Report Antisocial Behaviour
​Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant. If a property in your area is causing distress, you can report it via the following channels:

​East Riding Council: 01482 396380
​Online: East Riding ASB Reporting https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/crime-and-community-safety/anti-social-behaviour ​Police: Call 101 for non-emergencies or 999 in an emergency.

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