Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner), David Allen, and MP for Whitehaven and Workington, Josh MacAlister, went out on patrol in Moorclose to find out more about how local officers are tackling local crime.
Between 1 April 2025 and 27 August 2025 in the Moorclose and Workington area, anti-social behaviour (ASB) has reduced by 23.4% (25 less reports). However, overall crime has increased by 7% (89 more reports) compared the same period the year before.
The Commissioner and MP met with PC Sam Steele from the Neighbourhood Policing Team. PC Steele highlighted the pro-active work being done to tackle ASB and crime in the area including the use of drones to tackle anti-social behaviour on off-road bikes.
Commissioner David Allen said: “I get out regularly with Officers across our communities here in the county so that I understand what’s happening on the ground and know what the Police are doing to tackle local concerns.
“PC Steele provided a good insight to the work that is ongoing to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour within Moorclose and the wider Workington area.
“Anti-social driving and misuse of off-road and e-bikes is a common concern raised to me by residents so it’s great to see the Constabulary using technology to help catch those who can’t act responsibly. The Constabulary are currently running Operation Colossus which targets anti-social driving including illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes across the county.
“Operation Enhance continues to tackle anti-social behaviour and serious violence in hotspot areas in the county by increasing police patrols. In the first 12 months of the operation, the hotspots saw a reduction in ASB by 35.9% - a huge feat.
“Now Police are working closely with partners as part of the Home Office’s Safer Streets Summer Initiative to highlight the positive, multi-agency work taking place to keep our town centres safe over summer.
“We are one of the safest counties in the UK but that does not mean that we are resting on our laurels.
“Our officers are out on our streets, engaging with communities, supporting victims and catching criminals on a daily basis. I hope that this reassures the public that the Police are here to help.
“I am the voice of residents in Policing and Fire. If you do have a concern, please contact me on 01768 217734 or at commissioner@cumbria-pcc.gov.uk – together we can protect Cumbria.”
MP for Whitehaven and Workington, Josh MacAlister, said: "I always enjoy joining officers on patrol and seeing first-hand the work they are doing to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in our community, using the additional resources provided by the government and the Commissioner.
"Residents want to feel safe in their homes and on our streets, and I am determined to support local policing efforts to deliver that. The proactive use of technology and visible patrols makes a real difference, and I’ll continue to work closely with Commissioner Allen to ensure towns and villages in West Cumbria gets the resources and support we need."
Inspector Steven Waddell from Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team said “Our Community Beat Officers and PCSOs continue to target issues such as anti-social behaviour with their understanding of the communities they work in, this allows them to understand, and problem solve any issues with partners.
“We continue to ask our communities to report incidents and issues to us so we can respond.
“Visit our website – Allerdale | Cumbria Police to see your local team, events and our priorities. You can also find reporting information on our website.”
If you wish to report to police you can do so online at Report a crime | Cumbria Police. You can also phone on 101. Always phone 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress.