Neighbourhood Policing Update

Neighbourhoods policing week is a great opportunity to celebrate the great work our neighbourhood teams are doing.

Our Oldham neighbourhood officers are continuing to act on the issues you are telling us about in Oldham.

Whether it’s visible patrols, safeguarding vulnerable people, tackling crime head-on, or working with partners to solve long-term problems, our officers are making a real difference in their communities.

On Friday 5 June 2026, GMP Oldham’s Neighbourhood Policing Team 2 (Chadderton, Werneth, Failsworth & Medlock Vale) carried out a targeted traffic operation focusing on the concerns you’ve raised. 

The operation delivered significant results, including:

That night saw several strong results. Officers quickly recovered a stolen Kia Sportage within 30 minutes in Glodwick - a vital vehicle for its owner, a wheelchair user, and the offenders were arrested.

The day before, neighbourhood officers also arrested two suspected burglars in Hollinwood after linking them to a stolen vehicle using false number plates. Both remain under investigation.

This operation is just one example of the ongoing work neighbourhood officers carry out every day in Oldham. 

Officers across Oldham make it an essential to build a repour with people who live and work within the community. 

On Tuesday 9 June, PC Holly Tinsley was on a proactive patrol in Oldham town centre somewhere you told us that retail theft was an issue. 

PC Tinsley works closely with businesses across Oldham, encouraging them to report incidents as they happen and offering advice on prevention. 

During this patrol she was approached by security staff from Boots in Oldham town centre, reporting a man shoplifting. PC Tinsley quickly detained the suspect and arrested him on suspicion of theft, and he was taken into custody.

You also told us that anti-social behaviour on Partington Street was a concern, so officers have increased their presence in the area. 

Dedicated patrols now take place regularly, with teams on the ground on Friday nights to disrupt crime and anti-social behaviour, while supporting local residents and businesses.

Sergeant Tom Layton said: “Neighbourhood Policing Week is a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the hard work our neighbourhood teams do day in, day out across Oldham. This week is about showing how we listen to our communities and turn those concerns into real action.

“You tell us what’s affecting your quality of life, whether that’s dangerous driving, anti-social behaviour, retail theft or neighbourhood disputes and our officers respond with visible patrols, proactive enforcement and long‑term problem solving.

“Operations like this traffic initiative, alongside our everyday patrols, arrests and community engagement, demonstrate how neighbourhood policing makes a real difference. Our officers build strong relationships with residents, businesses and partners, and that trust allows us to prevent crime, protect vulnerable people and keep communities safe.

“I’d like to thank all the officers involved for their professionalism, dedication and continued commitment to the people of Oldham.”