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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026

Anti-social behaviour
5
Shoplifting
3
Violence and sexual offences
3
Burglary
1

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Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Crime levels overview
Month	Total	Percentage
Jul 2025	27	10.7%
Aug 2025	12	4.8%
Sep 2025	22	8.7%
Oct 2025	15	6%
Nov 2025	23	9.1%
Dec 2025	14	5.6%
Jan 2026	25	9.9%
Feb 2026	12	4.8%
Mar 2026	29	11.5%
Apr 2026	28	11.1%
May 2026	28	11.1%
Jun 2026	17	6.7%

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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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Policing priorities

Priority:

Action taken:
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Road safety.

Issued 21 July 2026

Action taken:

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 21 July 2026
Priority:

Antisocial behaviour nuisance youths.

Issued 21 July 2026

Action taken:

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 21 July 2026
Priority:

Wildlife crime issues.

Issued 21 July 2026

Action taken:

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 21 July 2026
Priority:

Fly tipping.

Issued 13 April 2026

Action taken:

We have carried out patrols in known fly-tipping hotspot locations and worked closely with partner agencies to identify offenders and support enforcement action. Information sharing and joint working have helped target problem areas and ensure reports are dealt with appropriately.

We will continue to focus on both enforcement and prevention, working with local partners and responding to information from the community to tackle fly-tipping and protect the local environment.

Actioned 06 July 2026
Priority:

Highway obstructions.

Issued 13 April 2026

Action taken:

We have increased patrols in identified areas and taken action to address inconsiderate or obstructive parking through advice, warnings and enforcement where appropriate. Officers continue to work closely with the local authority to identify problem locations and resolve ongoing concerns.

This partnership approach helps improve road safety, maintain access for residents and emergency services, and ensure roads remain clear and safe for all users. We will continue to monitor the situation and take action where necessary.

Actioned 06 July 2026
Priority:

Road safety issues.

Issued 13 April 2026

Action taken:

Following reports of off-road bikes causing damage and distress, officers carried out enquiries and, with the support of information provided by the community, identified an offender. As a result, an uninsured motorcycle was seized and a Section 59 warning was issued. A Section 59 warning is a legal warning that can be given when a vehicle is used in a manner that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to others. If the warning is breached within 12 months, the vehicle can be seized by police.

The seized vehicle will be destroyed, demonstrating our commitment to tackling illegal and antisocial vehicle use. Officers will continue to act on information from residents and carry out targeted enforcement activity to improve road safety and address concerns raised by the community.

Actioned 06 July 2026