Hello and welcome to Cleveland Connected.

I am PCSO James Elford and I cover Central ward in Middlesbrough.

From the previous work my colleagues and I have conducted in Central ward you have told us that the main issues affecting your community are:

• Drug dealing
• Off road Motorbikes
• Anti-social behaviour on evenings and weekends 

We will post an update over the next month advising of actions that we have taken to tackle these issues.

Please use this system as a way to contact my colleagues and I to share any information, intelligence and concerns which you may have for your ward.

Your information really helps us to understand the main issues for the area, set priorities, and take action.

With this in mind, may I ask you to spread the word to your neighbours, friends and family across the region and encourage them to sign up to Cleveland Connected.

Please note this is not in replacement of our 999 and 101 services and should not be used in the first instance as a way to report crime.

We are very much aware that residents are apprehensive to come forward for fear of reprisals however we can deal with these matters more effectively by residents assisting us with information.

All complaints are held in the strictest of confidence and the identities of those providing such information will not be disclosed.

Information can also be reported to CRIMESTOPPERS anonymously.  Reports can be made online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org  or via phone on 0800 555 111. CRIMESTOPPERS is an independent charity which does not take any details of the reporting person and will never share details of the method used to contact them.