Your neighbourhood policing team
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 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.
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.
Crimes and priorities
-
Priority:
Action taken:
-
Priority:
Anti-social Behaviour & Public Order
Action taken:
Local officers continue to maintain a visible presence and work closely with the community to address antisocial behaviour and public order offences. Daily and evening patrols remain a priority, helping to prevent ASB and disorder while ensuring public spaces stay safe for everyone.
-
Priority:
Business Crime / Shoplifting
Action taken:
Local officers continue to tackle issues through regular patrols and engagement with businesses, building strong relationships, gathering intelligence, and providing tailored crime prevention advice. Working closely with the business community via the DISC system, we share real-time information to identify repeat offenders and prevent crime. These efforts have already led to significant inroads and arrests, reinforcing our proactive approach and commitment to keeping local businesses safe.