Doncaster Central NPT

02/09/2026

TRAFFIC: Trafford Way reopened following collision

Trafford Way in Doncaster city centre was closed near the junction with North Bridge Road following a collision on Tuesday.

The road has now reopened. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/09/2026

Bessacarr and Cantley community engagement meeting (CEM) Cancelled for September 2026

Please note that the CEM for this ward area has been cancelled for 2nd Sept and will return in a new format. Please keep an eye on social media for new dates and locations coming soon. This is due to a combinmation of feedback from residents and us wanting to be more flexible in how the community can bring issues to our attention and meet with the team. There will be more regular drop in sessions across the ward area. Hopefully this will be much more flexible for residents who cant usually make it to the formal CEM meeting. The new times, dates and locations will be confirmed soon.

27/08/2026

Doncaster central officers have increased patrols around the Herton Triangle area of Doncaster due to complaints of dangerous and anti social driving. This area is very busy with families and we urge drivers to take more care.

Last night (26th Aug) three drivers had their cars seized after being witnessed speeding around car parks and driving in a dangerous anti social manner. These drivers will face fines/recovery costs to retrieve their cars in the hope they think twice before driving in such a manner next time. The area has numerous CCTV cameras all recording and you may see our very own CCTV van monitoring this area along with ANPR equipped marked cars.

If you come to enjoy the facilities in Herton triangle please drive and park sensibly. The residents and people visiting are not impressed by wheel spinning and noisy exhausts..... If caught you face the prospect of losing your car for a period of time as well as incurring costs, fines and points on your licence.

20/08/2026

SUMMER VISIBILITY: Additional patrols in city centre after increase in reports of anti-social behaviour 👮

Officers from your Doncaster Central NPT are carrying out additional patrols of the city centre and in areas of high footfall following an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).

🚨The ASB we're seeing:

Key areas of focus during these patrols include Frenchgate Shopping Centre and the Interchange, due to more reports of ASB on buses in and out of the city centre.

ASB can come in many forms and has a negative impact on communities.

In the city centre area, we are seeing an increase in reports of ASB concerning youths shouting and swearing in public, which has the potential to cause alarm and distress to shoppers and workers alike.

🗣️The importance of conversations and early intervention:

We would urge parents and carers to engage in conversations with their children about ASB

Behaviours like vandalism, verbal abuse, dangerous cycling, or intimidating gatherings can cross into ASB, and repeated ASB can lead to legal action.

Early intervention helps prevent escalation and protect your child's future.

👮Being visible in Doncaster city centre:

The patrols we carry out not only help to provide a visible police presence in your community, but also offer opportunities for residents to speak directly with officers.

They allow us to hear and address local concerns, as well as deter and identify those involved in ASB in the centre of Doncaster.

We want the city centre to be a safe, inviting and welcoming area for everyone to enjoy this summer and throughout the year as a whole.

If you see our officers out and about, please come and say hello and let us know about any issues affecting your area.

📱📞 Reporting ASB:

If you see ASB, please report it to us or the local authority so appropriate action can be taken. You can contact us on the non-emergency 101 number or by making a report via our website.

More information on which agency deals with different types of ASB can be found on our website: https://orlo.uk/ltIIQ

In an emergency, always call 999.

08/08/2026

OPERATION: Arrests and charges as multi-agency initiative tackles drug-related crime in Doncaster park 🌳 🚔

A multi-agency initiative to tackle drug-related crime in the Town Field area of Doncaster is continuing, with targeted operations resulting in several arrests.

Over the past couple of months, we have been made aware of reports of drug use and drug dealing in the large outdoor space of Town Field in the Wheatley area of Doncaster.

Focused and tailored activity, including high visibility patrols, plain-clothed operations, drone deployments and intelligence gathering has been carried out by South Yorkshire Police, with the force working alongside City of Doncaster Council to tackle the issue.

Of the arrests, multiple people have been charged with two people pleading guilty and set to be sentenced in court at a later date ⚖️

🗣️ Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Inspector Lisa Bird has urged anyone who witnesses criminal activity or anti-social behaviour in the Town Field area to continue reporting it to police or the local authority:

"The intelligence and information you provide genuinely helps shape our response.

"If it's a criminal matter, report it to us or Crimestoppers, whereas if it's anti-social behaviour, consider whether it should be reported to us or the local authority."

28/07/2026

RETAIL CRIME: CBO and prison sentence for two Doncaster shoplifters 🛍️ 🛒

Two investigations into a pair of Doncaster shoplifters has resulted in a store ban and a 12-month prison sentence.

Tammy Wilkinson, 50, of College Road, has been jailed for a year after pleading guilty to a string of thefts at stores including B&M, Greggs and Sainsbury's.

Wilkinson, who was sentenced at Doncaster Magistrates' Court last Wednesday (22 July), stole high-value items including beauty gift sets, boxes of chocolate and meat totalling more than £400.

She was also sentenced for failing to surrender to police bail and common assault after attacking a person who confronted her during one of her shop thefts.

Shane Wyman, 32, of Wharf Road, Wheatley, pleaded guilty to five counts of shop theft, possession of drugs, and failing to surrender to police bail.

He was given a 52-week prison sentence suspended for 18 months, along with a criminal behaviour order (CBO) which forbids him from entering Poundland in St Sepulchre Gate.

Officers investigating shoplifters seek to obtain CBOs for prolific offenders who show a flagrant disregard for the law.

In this case, a successful application was submitted to the court to obtain a three-year order in respect of Wyman, who was sentenced at Doncaster Magistrates' Court last Tuesday (21 July).

If Wyman enters that particular Poundland store, he is breaching the terms of his CBO which could result in him being sent to prison.

If you spot Wyman in the store in St Sepulchre Gate, please call us on the non-emergency 101 number or make a report via our website. If a crime is in progress, always call 999 📞

28/07/2026

COMMUNITY: Neighbourhood officers attend family event at Balby hospital 👮

Officers from Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing Team held an event at Tickhill Road Hospital earlier this month to meet local residents and understand more about the issues affecting them in their community.

We regularly host pop-up police stations to allow members of the local community to come to us and share any thoughts or concerns they may have about crime or anti-social behaviour in their area.

Lots of families and children were in attendance at this event and it was great to be able to speak to lots of different people on the day.

If you’d like to chat to us, please reach out to us or talk to our officers at an upcoming community engagement meeting. Contact details and information about upcoming meetings are available on the South Yorkshire Police website: https://orlo.uk/QEfYy

27/07/2026

DRUGS: The real dangers of cannabis farms hiding in everyday homes 🏘️

Where there is a cannabis cultivation, there is a serious risk to people's safety, and Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing Team officers have been gathering intelligence to execute warrants and dismantle these dangerous set-ups - with almost £4m worth of drugs seized in the first half of 2026 🗓️

They pose an immediate fire and explosion risk due to electricity meters being bypassed and the existence of a cannabis farm increases the risk of gun and knife violence happening in your local community.

Many farms also exploit vulnerable people to look after cannabis cultivations, and it is vital people are aware of the dangers and tell us if they think a cannabis farm is growing in a property or building near them.

🔈 Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Lisa Bird said: "The notion that cannabis is a harmless drug is untrue and we've seen the threat posed by organised criminal gangs running these cannabis farms.

"Cannabis cultivation feeds an illegal market worth tens of millions of pounds and drives modern slavery and criminal exploitation, which is why we need the public's support and cooperation when it comes to dismantling these networks.

"If you suspect a cannabis farm is growing near you then we want to know about it. Please report it as your actions will help to keep your neighbours and those in your community safe."

23/07/2026

Five people have been arrested and multiple stolen vehicles have been recovered in Doncaster 👮

20/07/2026

📢 Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Lisa Bird said: “Illegal gambling is a crime and it is vital that all businesses follow the laws put in place.

“Illegal gambling is often linked to other criminality, including organised crime, money laundering and human trafficking, all of which threatens the safety and security of our city centre.

“We will continue to gather intelligence on those suspected of having links to illegal gambling and will work closely with partners to tackle the issue and target those involved in this criminality.”

Together with South Yorkshire Police, the Gambling Commission and Immigration, our teams have been cracking down on the illegal gambling trade here in Doncaster.

As part of the recent Operation Snaresbrook, two unlicensed gambling dens in the city centre were raided and eight people were arrested in total. During searches of the businesses in question, officers managed to seize just under £9,000 worth of cash and found incriminating evidence in the form of poker tables, slot machines, and account books.

Read more here: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/News/eight-arrested-and-two-businesses-raided-as-partners-unite-to-tackle-illegal-gambling-in-doncaster