Crime leaves street living in 'fear and distress'
BBCDrug dealing, off-road bikes and fly-tipping have left people on a housing development living in "fear and distress".
Residents of Redcar's Ontario Crescent - part of the town's Lakes Estate - say they feel "exhausted" and "abandoned", alleging little has been done by authorities.
Another complaint related to "multiple" untaxed, illegally owned vehicles parked up or dumped.
Cleveland Police, Redcar and Cleveland Council and local housing provider Beyond Housing said they were working together to tackle the issues.
A statement circulated on behalf of the residents described youngsters "racing around" on off-road bikes, one wearing a balaclava, and intimidating elderly people.
Constantly barking dogs and a disregard for the environment, including overflowing bins and a fly-tipping incident involving a bed and discarded TV, were also highlighted.
The statement claimed that despite matters being reported to the authorities over a period of more than 12 months, little had been done.
It said: "The community is exhausted and feels abandoned."
'Report any concerns'
A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police said it was working with the council's anti-social behaviour team and Beyond Housing to "target those causing misery for others".
She said: "We continue to gather information regarding issues affecting communities in this area and we urge those reporting to us to continue to do so as it will be acted upon."
When the Local Democracy Reporting Service visited, people confirmed a property had recently been raided by officers although the force did not provide further details.
Beyond Housing has also been urged to enforce the legal agreements of troublesome tenants and not allow the neglect of some properties to continue.
A spokesman said the firm was "working with partner agencies".
"We rely on local intelligence and urge residents to report any concerns they have," he added.
Councillor Adam Brook, cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said: "We want to work with residents to address these issues and will continue to use the powers available to us."