In this months newsletter you will read about some of the things the team have been doing this month.
Interested in joining us?
We are holding a number of open evening in May where you can find out more about becoming a police officer, below are the details of the session in Workington.
📅 Tuesday 27th May 2025 – Workington (West Area Headquarters, Hall Brow, Workington CA14 4AP)
You can also find more information about our entry routes below.
Inspector Steve Waddell
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PACT (Police And Communities Together) survey results - Maryport
We recently conducted a recent survey in relation to the Maryport.
The data has been analysed and the following issues have been reported:
- Drug related activity in Maryport
- Road safety concerns across Maryport town and surrounding areas
Our local officers will continue to address these issues and respond to crime and disorder in your area and encourage the local community to continue to report any incidents.
We will be conducting a further survey in 3 months time.
We rely on information from the public to be able to identify and tackle any issues in your local area. Please continue to report any incidents of crime or anti-social behaviour.
You can report online at Report | Cumbria Police
If a crime is in progress always call 999.
You can also phone 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Off road bikes
This is why we do it - the drone captured footage in Flimby on 9 May of a bike later seized.
Initially the bikes were on private land and not an issue, until they decided to go into the village.
On the wrong side of the road, on footpaths, bikes not equipped for the road, no driving licence, no insurance and clearly no understanding of the roads.
Our last post around off road bikes received over 500 likes from the silent majority who want their towns to be safe places. We will continue to seize these bikes if used illegally, our drones allow us to do this safely.
We got a lot more footage which we are not sharing yet but shows even worse driving.
Mobile phone used whilst driving
It's bad enough to be using your mobile phone while driving.
What could make it worse?
 outside a school
during school time (9am)
dragging a trailer
driving a tractor with a trailer
Both these drivers were within minutes of each other while officers were using the speed gun at Netherhall School in Maryport.
Penalties
You can get 6 penalty points and a £200 fine if you hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send and receive data while driving or riding a motorcycle.
You’ll also lose your licence if you passed your driving test in the last 2 years.
You can get 3 penalty points if you do not have a full view of the road and traffic ahead or proper control of the vehicle.
You can also be taken to court where you can:
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Off road bike operation
On 4 May, an operation was carried out in the Flimby and Siddick area targeting antisocial and illegal use of off road bikes. Four bikes were seized over the course of the day, two being driven by disqualified drivers.
The final bike, which was seized by our firearms support unit, was found to be stolen and on false plates.
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Operation Enhance
Officers have been enhancing the community on foot as part of 'Operation Enhance' on 30 April.
Whilst on patrol in Maryport, a vehicle was highlighted to us by a member of the public as having been abandoned for over a month. Officers approached, conducted necessary checks and discovered the vehicle was registered as SORN. As a result the vehicle was uplifted as it was on a public road with invalid documents
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Neurodiversity talk
On 7 May, our neurodiversity champion PCSO Pete Nichol has been into St Patrick's school in Maryport to talk about neurodiversity.
It was an amazing morning with some amazing reactions with the pupils especially on autism ADHD and dyslexia.
This was done from reception class right up to year 6.
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Team present awards
On 3 May. PCSO Kerry Harris & PC Alex Ostle were invited to attend the 10th anniversary of Yokai Kami Karate as guests which is part of our community engagement.
A number of young people with their family's attended as they had been nominated for awards both PCSO Harris & PC Ostle presented awards to winners and runner ups.
Allerdale neighbourhood Policing would like to thank Yokai Kami Karate for the invite and the enjoyable evening and would like to wish you all Good Luck for the future.
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Event at Silloth Library
On 15 April, local CBO Alex Ostle and local PCSO Pete Nichol pictured here with Silloth Town Councillor Tony Markley have been at the Fells and Solway Community event held at Silloth library.
This event was held to discuss the use of Silloth library and what else the community would like to see this facility used for.
It was nice to talk to the social prescriber that can be contacted on social.perscribribing@cumberland.gov.uk for advice or direction on services and support in the area.
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Vulnerable road users
After a report from local horse owners in Dearham regarding the manner of driving from some motorists.
We have been out and mounted some new signs to advise motorists of the rules on passing horses.
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Rural crime
Officers have been on the mooove visiting farms around the local area recently, following a spate of rural crime and thefts.
Be mindful of where you are storing equipment overnight to prevent thefts and be cautious of persons entering your farms/farmland - contact police should you suspect anything suspicious.
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StreetSafe is a service that allows you to report safety concerns in public places without giving us your name.
This includes issues like poorly lit streets, abandoned buildings, or vandalism, as well as instances where you feel unsafe due to someone following or verbally abusing you.
Report an issue here: StreetSafe | Cumbria Police
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