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Most commonly reported crimes during May 2026

Violence and sexual offences
185
Anti-social behaviour
69
Other theft
39
Shoplifting
36

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Crime for last year

Crime per Month

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Month	Total	Percentage
Jun 2025	405	9.5%
Jul 2025	402	9.4%
Aug 2025	311	7.3%
Sep 2025	309	7.3%
Oct 2025	336	7.9%
Nov 2025	378	8.9%
Dec 2025	301	7.1%
Jan 2026	327	7.7%
Feb 2026	266	6.2%
Mar 2026	384	9%
Apr 2026	398	9.3%
May 2026	441	10.4%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.

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Chief Inspector

Jane Childs
Inspector

Michael Peterson
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Alex Farr
Sergeant

Jonathan Geeson
Police Constable

Ben Higgs
Police Constable

Kassie Sparrow

Policing priorities

Priority:

Action taken:
Priority:

We are focusing on reducing sexual exploitation, safeguarding vulnerable people, and addressing anti-social behaviour linked to activity in Ambleside Drive, York Road and Woodgrange Drive.

Issued 30 June 2026

Action taken:

The priority is to protect vulnerable people, reduce repeat harm, and make the area safer for residents, in doing so:
Officers will carry out regular patrols, focusing on both safeguarding and deterrence.
We will engage directly with individuals at risk to offer support, signpost services, and provide safety advice.
We are working closely with partner agencies to tackle exploitation and support those who want to exit harmful situations.
We are identifying and taking action against those responsible for exploitation, harm, or related nuisance.
We will continue to speak with residents and encourage reporting, which helps us target activity and support those affected.
This remains in our priority and is in progress.

Actioned 30 June 2026