Gedling neighbourhood policing team’s Inspector Heather Harding has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough during and February and what will be the priorities in March.
She said: “As we move into March – I have no idea where February went! – I would like to tell you about some changes to your Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT).Â
“PC Andy Buss is moving on from Gedling Central to the South team, where his passion for proactive work around traffic offences will be greatly welcomed. PC Matt Hirst is the new beat manager for Daybrook and Bonington areas and he brings a wealth of experience and has already been making some good community contacts in the area. “
Harding provided an update about tackling anti-social behaviour across the borough.
She said: “The number of ASB incidents in the area has significantly decreased over the last few months.
“Gedling Borough Council have secured an additional few weeks funding for the outreach youth workers which had helped massively.
“The NPT teams are continuing to positively engage with the young people within the Borough as a deterrent and they are building good relationships with the people that they meet.
“In addition, the teams have been going into local schools to speak to children about behaviour and consequences so that they are clear on the acceptable standards of behaviour.”
The Inspector said progress had been made on cracking down on nuisance vehicles.
She said: “There have been no reported car meets in the area in February, which is good to see. The South NPT team continue to patrol the relevant areas which is no doubt acting as a deterrent for drivers.
She added: “Please ensure that you report any concerns or nuisance vehicles in your areas so that the teams can direct their patrol to the right places. “
The inspector also offered a warning around a spike in burglaries across the area.
The Inspector said: “In the last few weeks there has been a slight increase in burglaries – please could you ensure that you remain vigilant in your neighbourhood and report any suspicious activity to the Police to allow officers to attend and address any concerns.”
Harding said efforts were now being made to deal with begging across the borough.
She said: There is now an organised escalation process in place in relation to people who are found begging in the local area. This includes signposting and support at all stages to enable the people involved to make better choices.
“The NPT continue to engage with them as well as local businesses to address this problem.”
A change in policing priorities will begin next month.
Inspector Harding said: “This is the final month for our current priorities within the Gedling Borough. There has been some super work by the NPT teams in relation to these issues and we are already looking at what our priorities will be for the next quarter – if you have a problem in your local area then please report it via 101 or speak to your local team.Â
“The NPT teams are looking to increase their engagements in the local communities so if you have an event coming up that you would like the Police to attend then please get in touch.”
“Finally, as we start the holy month, I’d like to wish everyone in the Muslim community Ramadan Mubarak.”
