Petition · past parliament
Stop knife crime and make Middlesbrough a safer place
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
Too many murders going on around there, Also mugging with too many gangs hanging around intimidating people, which people are scared to walk to the shop at night,more CCTV which need to be on as 90% of the CCTV don't work more policing on foot at night. Also warning sign posts with fines stated £
In the surrounding areas of 2 women on Redcar murdered, also a young lad shot dead due to gangs hanging round street carrying knives and guns. PLEASE MAKE THIS A SAFER PLACE FOR ALL OF US
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Policing in Middlesbrough is the responsibility of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cleveland. You can contact your PCC here: https://www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk/Contact/Contact-Us.aspx
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Apr 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Apr 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.