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East Bury Greater Manchester Police Police Local Neighbourhood
Visit Police Neighbourhood Page 0161 856 8181Map of the East Bury Policing Area
Yellow markers represent Police Forces and the red markers represent neighbourhoods within Greater Manchester Police.
| Zoom Level | Latitude | Longitude |
| 6 | 53.521968 | -2.164306 |
Towns and Villages within the East Bury Neighbourhood
The East Bury is policed by the Greater Manchester Police and covers the following settlements.
| Name | Type | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bury | Town | Greater Manchester |
| Heywood | Town | Greater Manchester |
Worst Locations for Crime within the East Bury neighbourhood
April
| Town | Type | County | Location | Number of Crimes Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Rochdale Road | 16 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near John Street | 13 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Silver Street | 12 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Back Market Street | 11 |
March
| Town | Type | County | Location | Number of Crimes Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near John Street | 26 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Hospital | 22 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Rochdale Road | 21 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 12 |
February
| Town | Type | County | Location | Number of Crimes Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Hospital | 23 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near John Street | 20 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Rochdale Road | 17 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Back Market Street | 17 |
| Bury | town | Greater Manchester | On or near Silver Street | 14 |
Police Officer Information for East Bury
| Name | Rank | Bio |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Read | PCSO | |
| Carrie Fitzpatrick | Constable | |
| Charles Cordingley | PCSO | |
| Claire Diack | PCSO | |
| Frank Walmsley | Constable | |
| Martyn Bannister | Sergeant | |
| Mohammed Nadeem | PCSO | |
| Robert Findlow | Inspector | |
| Rosie Baron | PCSO | |
| Shaun Broughton | PCSO | |
| Tim Heap | Constable |
Neighbourhood Priorities for East Bury
| Issue | Action | Dates |
|---|---|---|
What: Residential burglary |
Issue dated: 30/11/-0001 Action dated: 30/11/-0001 |
Street Crime Within East Bury
Last Update April.
| Location | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Street | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Albert Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Albert Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Albert Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Angouleme Way | Bicycle theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Bell Lane | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Back Bell Lane | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Benson Street | Other theft | Under investigation |
| Back Bolton Street South | Burglary | Offender given a caution |
| Back Bolton Street South | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Back Cedar Street North | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Heywood Street West | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Back Hurst Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Back Hurst Street | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Back Hurst Street | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Hurst Street | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Hurst Street | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Back Manchester Road | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Back Market Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Back Market Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Back Market Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Back Market Street | Burglary | Awaiting court outcome |
| Back Market Street | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Market Street | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Back Market Street | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Market Street | Robbery | Under investigation |
| Back Market Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Back Market Street | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Back Market Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Back Market Street West | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Back Market Street West | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Back Mason Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Back Myrtle Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Back Myrtle Street | Theft from the person | Under investigation |
| Back Oxford Street | Public order | Under investigation |
| Back Oxford Street | Public order | Under investigation |
| Back Parsonage Street | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Parsonage Street | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Back Shaw-Street | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Back South Cross Street East | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Back South Cross Street East | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Spring Street East | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Spring Street East | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Back Spring Street East | Shoplifting | Under investigation |
| Back Spring Street East | Violence and sexual offences | Awaiting court outcome |
| Back Spring Street West | Criminal damage and arson | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Back Spring Street West | Public order | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Barnbrook Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Barrett Court | Burglary | Offender given a caution |
| Bell Lane | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Belle Vue Terrace | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Belle Vue Terrace | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Belle Vue Terrace | Robbery | Under investigation |
| Belle Vue Terrace | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Belle Vue Terrace | Other crime | Awaiting court outcome |
| Bolton Street | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Bolton Street | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Bond Street | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Brick Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Brick Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Brick Street | Other theft | Under investigation |
| Brick Street | Shoplifting | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Bridge Hall Drive | Shoplifting | Under investigation |
| Broad Oak Lane | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Broadoaks | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Broadoaks | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Broadoaks | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Cedar Street | Drugs | Under investigation |
| Cherry Avenue | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Cherry Avenue | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Cooper Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Cooper Street | Robbery | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Cooper Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Cooper Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Cooper Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Cork Street | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Craven Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Crompton Street | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crompton Street | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crostons Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Crostons Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Crostons Road | Vehicle crime | Under investigation |
| Crostons Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Cuckoo Lane | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Derby Way | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Derby Way | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Derby Way | Shoplifting | Under investigation |
| Derby Way | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Derby Way | Violence and sexual offences | Offender given a caution |
| Duxbury Drive | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Edwin Street | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Fairfield Drive | Public order | Under investigation |
| Fairfield Drive | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Fairfield Drive | Shoplifting | Under investigation |
| Fairfield Drive | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Fairfield Drive | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Fairfield Drive | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Fairfield Drive | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Fairfield Drive | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Fairfield Drive | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Fletcher Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Fletcher Street | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Fletcher Street | Public order | Under investigation |
| Fletcher Street | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Fletcher Street | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Fletcher Street | Vehicle crime | Under investigation |
| Fletcher Street | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Foxglove Drive | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Frank Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Bicycle theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Possession of weapons | Under investigation |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Robbery | Under investigation |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Further/Higher Educational Building | Other crime | Under investigation |
| Gorse Bank | Other crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Greywood Avenue | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Gutter End | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Gutter End | Other theft | Under investigation |
| Gutter End | Robbery | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Gutter End | Robbery | Awaiting court outcome |
| Gutter End | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Gutter End | Shoplifting | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Hewart Drive | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Heywood Street | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Higher Row | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Hilton Road | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Holden Avenue | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Hospital | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Hospital | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Hospital | Public order | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Hospital | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Hospital | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Hospital | Violence and sexual offences | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Houghton Street | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Houghton Street | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Houghton Street | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Hughes Close | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Huntley Street | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| James Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| John Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| John Street | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| John Street | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| John Street | Public order | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| John Street | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| John Street | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| John Street | Public order | Under investigation |
| John Street | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| John Street | Shoplifting | Awaiting court outcome |
| John Street | Shoplifting | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| John Street | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| John Street | Violence and sexual offences | Awaiting court outcome |
| John Street | Violence and sexual offences | Awaiting court outcome |
| Kershaw Street | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Kershaw Street | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Lomax Street | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Lomax Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Manchester Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Maple Avenue | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Maple Avenue | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Market Parade | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Market Parade | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Martin Street | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Martin Street | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Maxwell Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Maxwell Street | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Murray Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| New Hall Road | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Nightclub | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Nightclub | Bicycle theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Nightclub | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Nightclub | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Nightclub | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Nightclub | Shoplifting | Under investigation |
| Nightclub | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Nightclub | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Nightclub | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Nightclub | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Nuttall Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Ormond Street | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Parking Area | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Parking Area | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Shoplifting | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Parking Area | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Parking Area | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Parking Area | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Parking Area | Bicycle theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Possession of weapons | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Public order | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Parking Area | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Parking Area | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Parks Yard | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Parks Yard | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Parks Yard | Possession of weapons | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Parson'S Lane | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Parson'S Lane | Theft from the person | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Pear Avenue | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Pedestrian Subway | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Pedestrian Subway | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Pedestrian Subway | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Pedestrian Subway | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Pedestrian Subway | Vehicle crime | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Pedestrian Subway | Public order | Under investigation |
| Petrol Station | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation |
| Petrol Station | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Petrol Station | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Petrol Station | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Petrol Station | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Petrol Station | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Petrol Station | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Petrol Station | Vehicle crime | Under investigation |
| Petrol Station | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Petrol Station | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Petrol Station | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Petrol Station | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Pimhole Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Pimhole Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Pimhole Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Pimhole Road | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Pine Street North | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Poplar Avenue | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Poplar Avenue | Public order | Offender given penalty notice |
| Primrose Drive | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Primrose Drive | Public order | Under investigation |
| Queen Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Queen Street | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rectory Lane | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Renshaw Drive | Other theft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Rochdale Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Rochdale Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Rochdale Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Rochdale Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Rochdale Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Rochdale Road | Bicycle theft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Rochdale Road | Drugs | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rochdale Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rochdale Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rochdale Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rochdale Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rochdale Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rochdale Road | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rochdale Road | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rochdale Road | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rochdale Road | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rough Hill Lane | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Rough Hill Lane | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rough Hill Lane | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Rough Hill Lane | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Rough Hill Lane | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Rough Hill Lane | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Rough Hill Lane | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Shopping Area | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Shopping Area | Bicycle theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Shopping Area | Bicycle theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Shopping Area | Drugs | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Shopping Area | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Shopping Area | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Shopping Area | Shoplifting | Offender given conditional discharge |
| Shopping Area | Shoplifting | Local resolution |
| Shopping Area | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Shopping Area | Shoplifting | Under investigation |
| Shopping Area | Shoplifting | Local resolution |
| Shopping Area | Shoplifting | Under investigation |
| Shopping Area | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Shopping Area | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Shopping Area | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Shopping Area | Theft from the person | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Shopping Area | Theft from the person | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Shopping Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Shopping Area | Violence and sexual offences | Local resolution |
| Shopping Area | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Silver Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Silver Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Silver Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Silver Street | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Silver Street | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Silver Street | Possession of weapons | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Silver Street | Robbery | Under investigation |
| Silver Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Silver Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Silver Street | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Silver Street | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Silver Street | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| South Back Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| South Back Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| South Back Road | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| South Back Road | Other theft | Under investigation |
| South Back Road | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| South Back Road | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| South Back Road | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| South Back Rock | Anti-social behaviour | |
| South Back Rock | Anti-social behaviour | |
| South Back Rock | Anti-social behaviour | |
| South Back Rock | Anti-social behaviour | |
| South Back Rock | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| South Back Rock | Theft from the person | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sports/Recreation Area | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Spring Street | Burglary | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| St Paul'S Street | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Supermarket | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Supermarket | Public order | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Supermarket | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Supermarket | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Tenters Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Thompson Drive | Burglary | Under investigation |
| Thompson Drive | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Timberhurst | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Timberhurst | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Timberhurst | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Timberhurst | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Timberhurst | Public order | Under investigation |
| Tinline Street | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Tithebarn Street | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Tithebarn Street | Other crime | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Topping Fold Road | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Town Fields Close | Anti-social behaviour | |
| Town Fields Close | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Town Fields Close | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Townside Row | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Townside Row | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Woodroyd Drive | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect |