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Anti-Social Behaviour in Whitby Town Centre within the vicinity of Baxtergate and Pier Road. The Neighbourhood Policing Team are working with North Yorkshire Council Community Safety Hub and local publicans and licensees looking at long term problem solving solution to an perceived increase in ASB linked to the night-time economy
Issued 18 July 2026
NPT officers will be engaged in licensing checks and foot patrol within the West Cliff and Streonshalh areas of Whitby with enforcement of public order and licensing legislation and dispersal powers whilst supporting our local businesses and licensed premises which are at the heart of the community.
Following further reports of ASB individuals have been spoken with and dispersed.
A number of licensed premises have been subjected to visits and checks to ensure the owners and management have adhered to the law and legislation around their businesses.
Actioned 23 September 2026
North Yorkshire Police are working in partnership with British Transport Police, North Yorkshire Council, as well as other agencies to tackle the anti-social behaviour around Whitby Train station.
Issued 15 July 2026
North Yorkshire Police and British Transport Police are working together in order to decrease the number of reports involving anti-social behaviour around the vicinity of the train station.
Proactive work and patrols with British Transport Police have continued throughout the summer and will continue into autumn and beyond Halloween and Bonfire Night which can mark a busy period for ASB and disorder.
Groups of individuals have been engaged with and dispersed from the locality in recent days and the public have bene advised to report any ASB through 101 and online.
This will involve a number of engagements with various agencies over the next few months to encourage those involved to curb their behaviours around the area.
Actioned 23 September 2026