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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.