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Oct 2021

Last Updated: 22/10/2021

Crime

Starbeck residents raise anti-social behaviour concerns

by Thomas Barrett, Connor Creaghan

| 25 Oct, 2021

Residents and councillors want to see more police, especially around the level crossing area, amid fears Starbeck is becoming a 'dumping ground'.

Starbeck residents have raised concerns about the level of anti-social behaviour, particularly around the level crossing.

Local councillors and community leaders have received reports of various activities, ranging from late night gatherings to illegal parking.

They are keen for North Yorkshire Police to send more officers to patrol the area to combat the issue.

However, Cllr Tim Myatt, the Conservative representative for High Harrogate, urged anyone with concerns to report them to the police so officers are aware of the scale of the problem. He said:

"Cllr Nigel Middlemass and I are aware of residents’ concerns and we would encourage residents to contact the local police team to log incidents.

"We would like to see an increased police presence in the area to deter unwelcome activity.

"So we encourage residents to report any concerns to the police on the 101 number or via the police website."

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Charlotte Barker, vice-chair of the Starbeck Residents' Association, said:

"The Starbeck Residents' Association recognises that local people are rightly concerned about anti-social behaviour in our area.

"That's why we have shared residents' concerns with relevant local organisations and are regularly in touch with the police about these issues on behalf of local people."

Andrew Hart, who owns the Red Box Post Office on Starbeck High Street, added:

"Policing is a major issue as the local team clock-off at 7pm and are rarely seen during the day. Starbeck continues to be used as a dumping ground.

"Left alone, the homeless hostel residents would be fine but they are not left alone. Improved policing in other parts of the region now means that Starbeck is seen as a soft touch.

"We need some action."

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