New Neighbourhood Priorities set.

Each quarter Neighbourhood priorities are set. Whilst each area has its own specific priorities, in addition, Inspector Craig has implemented the following overarching community safety initiatives: 

1) High Visibility Patrols in identified crime and anti-social behaviour hotspots to enhance public reassurance and deter criminal activity 

2) Targeted Crime prevention advice and guidance to support victims of residential burglaries and reduce future risks 

3) Dedicated Patrols focused on deterring and locating offenders involved in vehicle crime 

4) Firm Action against individuals found carrying knives, prioritising public safety and crime prevention. 

We remain committed to proactive policing, community engagement and crime reduction efforts. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping our approach and together we can work towards a safer, stronger community. After consultation with you our community and reviewing our crime data, we have decided on our Safer Neighbourhood Team Priorities for the next quarter. The new priorities are as follows: 

1. To enhance road safety by addressing offences such as highway obstruction, speeding and the anti-social use of vehicles. 

We will:

Conduct regular high visibility and plains clothes patrols in known hotspot areas. Deploy Community Speed watch where appropriate

Attend local meetings to gather feedback and share updates.

Promote road safety awareness through school visits and youth engagement sessions. Take proactive enforcement action against offences such as obstruction, speeding, and anti-social driving

Work with Roads Policing Unit for joint operations where necessary

Collaborate with local councils to identify infrastructure improvements (signage, traffic calming). Liaise with Highways and CCTV teams to support evidence gathering and deterrence.

Share updates and crime prevention advice via Derbyshire Alert and social media Publicise successful interventions to reassure the community and encourage reporting

2. Prevent and detect serious acquisitive crime, with a particular focus on offences involving motor vehicles. 

we will:

Deploy high visibility and plain clothes patrols in areas identified through crime trend analysis.

Focus on locations with previous reports of vehicle theft and theft from vehicles Distribute vehicle crime prevention advice through Derbyshire Alert, Social Media, and Community events.

Promote the use of security measures such as steering locks, CCTV, and vehicle marking schemes.

Engage with residents and businesses to raise awareness of current crime trends and encourage reporting. Attend local meetings to gather intelligence and share updates on police activity

Work with local and national teams such as National Police Chief’s Council, operation Opal to identify and disrupt offenders involved in organised vehicle crime

Conduct stops checks and use ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) where appropriate

Collaborate with local authorities, neighbourhood watch group, ad vehicle security organisations