Welcome to my monthly update for the residents and communities of the NL64 Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA). This newsletter will be circulated on a regular basis and will provide an insight into what is happening at the NPA.
– PCSO 6000 Harry Underwood
Retail Theft- Retail theft remains a concern on the beat.
Drug Use and Dealing- There continues to be concern regarding drug use and suspected drug dealing within the area.
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)- Anti-social behaviour remains a concern for residents and local businesses.
Retail Theft
Retail theft remains a concern across the beat.
Officers have conducted targeted patrols at supermarkets and other retail premises, engaging with store staff and security teams to identify offenders and understand current trends.
Where offences have been reported, officers have obtained witness statements and secured CCTV evidence to support investigations and provide the best opportunity for positive outcomes.
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Proactive patrols have been carried out at known hotspot locations, including Garendon Park following a series of deliberate fires. As a result of this activity, a suspect was identified, arrested and subsequently dealt with by CID colleagues.
Concerns relating to off-road motorcycles continue, with ongoing patrols and support from Roads Policing colleagues to disrupt offending and identify those responsible. Several youths involved have now been identified and an incremental intervention approach will be taken with partners and families where appropriate.
A patch walk was also conducted alongside local authority partners, during which officers spoke with residents and members of the BMX club regarding concerns in the area. This engagement has helped develop a better understanding of the issues affecting the community, and work continues to gather information and identify long-term solutions.
Drug Dealing
Feedback from residents shows that drug dealing activity remains a concern for the local community.
During the period, a warrant was executed at a suspected drug address, resulting in drugs being recovered, suspects being arrested, and a live investigation continuing.
Officers continue to gather and develop intelligence relating to suspected offenders and addresses of concern, working towards further enforcement opportunities, including additional warrant applications where appropriate.
Ongoing patrols and community engagement continue to support intelligence development and disrupt criminal activity.
Local Officer Drop-In @ Longcliffe Communal Lounge Shepshed (6000)
11:00AM - 12:00PM, Wed 02 September 2026
Longcliffe Road Shepshed
Local Officer Drop-In @ All Saints Church, Thorpe Acre (6000)
10:30AM - 11:30AM, Fri 11 September 2026
All Saints Church Thorpe Acre Road Loughborough
Local Officer Drop-In @ Shepshed Library Coffee Morning (6000)
10:30AM - 11:30AM, Sat 19 September 2026
Shepshed Library Hall Croft Loughborough
Local Officer Drop-In @ Darwin Crescent park (196)
11:00AM - 12:00PM, Sat 19 September 2026
Darwin Crescent, Loughborough
Local Officer Drop-In @ Co-op Loughborough (196)
11:00AM - 12:00PM, Sun 20 September 2026
Knightthorpe Road, Loughborough
Local Officer Drop-In @ Hathern Store (196)
11:00AM - 12:00PM, Sun 27 September 2026
Cross Street, Hathern
Local Officer Drop-In @ Gorse Covert Community Centre, (6000)
2:00PM - 3:00PM, Mon 28 September 2026
T’Acre: Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Dr, Loughborough LE11 4RZ
