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The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff.
They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders, to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector
The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff.
They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders, to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.
The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline leadership to coordinate neighbourhood team activity, and works with the community, partners and other colleagues to deliver safer neighbourhoods.
This includes directing problem solving and engagement activity, and being responsive to community needs.
The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline leadership to coordinate neighbourhood team activity, and works with the community, partners and other colleagues to deliver safer neighbourhoods.
This includes directing problem solving and engagement activity, and being responsive to community needs.
PCSOs provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, using designated powers where needed, deterring and preventing crime, and tackling antisocial behaviour.
They are problem solvers and work with partners, where needed, to address local issues.
PCSOs provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, using designated powers where needed, deterring and preventing crime, and tackling antisocial behaviour.
They are problem solvers and work with partners, where needed, to address local issues.
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector
Drug dealing and drug use,
Issued 29 April 2026
Hi viz patrols at varying times in the day.
Engaging with local businesses to provide reassurance and to offer advice.
Meetings held regularly with public to listen to and address concerns.
Actioned 29 April 2026
ASB & street drinking on St James's Street
Issued 29 April 2026
Regular hi viz patrols to deter.
Engaging with public and businesses in the area.
Enforcement activity.
Actioned 29 April 2026
Shoplifting on St James's Street.
Issued 29 April 2026
Work with BCRP in the area.
Hi viz partnership patrols.
Engagement work with businesses in the area.
Actioned 29 April 2026