A house in Bradford which was linked to repeated anti-social behaviour and crime has been shut down.

Magistrates granted a closure order for the address in Wharton Avenue, Bierley after West Yorkshire Police and Bradford Council presented evidence to show that the address was linked to a series of incidents including criminal damage, nuisance use of motorbikes, stolen goods and anti-social behaviour over a nine month period.

Under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, police or the council can apply for a closure order against a property if the use of the premises has resulted in serious nuisance to members of the public and that the order is necessary to prevent it from continuing.

The Bradford South Area Neighbourhood Team and the Bradford District’s anti-social behaviour team worked together to bring the case.

The remaining adult resident was served with a notice to leave the property last Friday, September 22, after which police and Council officials attended to complete the closure process.

The property will now remain closed until the landlord has obtained legal possession through the county court.

Inspector Daniel Ware, who leads the Bradford South Area Neighbourhood Team, said: “I would like to thank my officers, the team at the Bradford South Area Co-Ordinator’s Office, Helen Smith at the Bradford Anti-Social Behaviour Team and the Tong Ward Councillors Alan Wainwright, Michael Johnson and Tess Peart for the work they have put in to get this outcome.

“I hope this sends out a warning to those who continue to blight their neighbourhoods with anti-social behaviour and criminal activity that no one is above the law and we will take action where problems persist.

“The occupants showed little or no concern for the law or their neighbours with their involvement in incidents of disorder and crime, which caused disruption to many living in the immediate area.

“I would also like to thank the community for their assistance, resilience and courage in helping us deal with this matter and hope that this action gives them an improved quality of life.”

Councillor Abdul Jabar, Chair of Safer & Stronger Communities Partnership Board, added: “This is a great example of a collective response to tackling anti-social behaviour, it is important that people feel safe and happy where they live and are not harassed or threatened in their own homes.

“It is important we use a range of powers to send out clear messages that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated and we will take action.”