Update on Priorities and New Ones

Update on Priorities and New Ones

This update outlines the progress made on the community priorities set for your area by the Local Policing Inspector John TROUP in collaboration with the Safer Neighbourhood Supervisors, Sgt Chris GRANT and PCSO Supervisor Karl MILLWARD.

Community priorities are reviewed and set on a quarterly basis, guiding the focus of the Safer Neighbourhood Team’s activity, in this update, you’ll find:

A summary of the previous priorities

The actions taken and outcomes achieved

The new priorities for the upcoming quarter

New priorities are determined by analysing local crime trends and incorporating feedback from you, the community, through engagement events, surveys and direct contact.

SNT AREA – Bakewell Safer Neighbourhood Team

The previous priorities were: -

Illegal Use of Jacob Ladder – Stoney Middleton

Nuisance Motorbikes – Moss Rake Quarry – Bradwell

Speeding on Greaves Lane – Ashford in Water

Anti-social Behaviour in Rowsley

Action Taken:

In relation to above priorities, we have implemented a Partnership Problem Solving Plan in collaboration with key members of the Community Safety Partnership. This plan takes a holistic approach to addressing issues and around above issues with all partners working towards a shared objective while taking responsibility for their respective areas of focus.

From a policing perspective, we have led on enforcement activity by conducting both high-visibility and plain clothed patrols, alongside proportionate stop searches of individuals and vehicles. These efforts have resulted in positive outcomes in relation to motoring offences and the recovery of drugs from time to time.

To further support these initiatives, we organised and delivered consecutive joint patrols covering above priorities. These operations were carried out in partnership with the Roads Policing Unit, Rural Crime Team, and our neighbouring Safer Neighbourhood Team. The focus was on tackling offences involving off-road motorcycles being used in an anti-social manner.

In relation to Anti-Social Behaviour, our Safer Neighbourhood Team has carried out several patrols in the Rowsley area and engaged with the community including local schools which improved situation in the area and reduced calls for service.

These outcomes reflect our continued commitment to tackling crime , Anti-Social Behaviour and maintain community safety through proactive policing.

Outcomes:

Several Vehicle stop and offences being detected

Conviction for Drug offences

Several Speed Checks carried out and reduction in concerns relating to speeding in the area of concern.

Decrease in crime and ASB within the area.

New priorities:

Following this review, the SNT has identified the following priorities for the upcoming quarter:

Illegal use of Jacob Ladder – Stoney Middleton

Speeding concerns across the Hathersage, Tideswell and Youlgrave/White Peak Beat areas

Anti-Social Behaviour in Tideswell

In relation to Road Safety, we will:

Conduct regular high visibility and plains clothes patrols in known hotspot areas.

Deploy Community Speed watch where appropriate

Attend local meetings (e.g. Parish council, community forums) 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.

In relation to Anti-Social Behaviour in Tideswell and the surrounding area, we will:

Continue to work closely with our partners as part of our joint problem management approach, focusing on both prevention and enforcement of crimes involving anti-social behaviour, particularly those linked to the use of vehicles and drugs.

This includes ongoing collaboration with key stakeholders such as the local council and Environmental Health, who share, responsibility for maintaining safety and wellbeing in the area.

To support this work, we will maintain a proactive presence through a combination of high visibility and plain-clothes targeted patrols, informed by crime trend analysis and community intelligence.

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