Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Your area is policed by the local Safer Neighbourhood Team. They are based nearby at a police station within the borough or district and they work to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area. They also conduct regular patrols and hold surgeries to share crime prevention advice and respond to issues or concerns. They work to solve underlying problems that cause crime and anti-social behaviour.
Other units also work in this area, responding to emergency calls and investigating crimes such as burglary. You can make an appointment to see someone from the Safer Neighbourhood Team by calling 101 or via the contact us tab. If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.
Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Continue working to reduce anti-social behaviour in the town centre, including retail crime.
Action taken:
Patrols are being conducted and we're continuing to work with retailers and local partners to address the issue.
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Priority:
Reduce speeding in rural areas.
Action taken:
Speed checks are being conducted and these will continue.
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Priority:
Tackle speeding and anti-social behaviour in the west area of the town, with a focus on drug crime around local shops.
Action taken:
Work is continuing to address the issue.