Weekly Update on neighbourhood policing in Syston, Thurmaston and surrounding villages.

What have the neighbourhood team been doing?

• High Visibility/Reassurance Patrols – in our 'hot spot' areas
• On 07/02, PCSO 6024 conducted a beat surgery in Syston town square, which allowed residents to raise local concerns and issues.
• On 05/02, PCSO 6098 conducted her monthly beat surgery at East Goscote library.
• On 05/02, The local beat team conducted speed checks with a speed gun on Main street in Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Those that were over the speed limit have been dealt with accordingly.
• On 08/02, PCSO 6024 conducted a beat engagement at the post office in Queniborough and then conducted high visibility foot patrols in the area.
• The beat team have been conducting burglary patrols around the NL61 beat, which consists of evening foot and marked car patrols throughout the villages in the residential areas. This is due to an overall increase in burglaries during the winter period. On 08/02 PC 815, conducted patrols from 2am- 4am across the targeted areas on the beat. For crime prevention advice please visit the Leicestershire police website!

This is just a selection of what the neighbourhood team have been doing, we have also been completing crime investigations, partnership working with other agencies and engaging with residents and businesses in the area.

Our Priorities

The community have stated that ASB is a concern within The Charnwood East area. Enhanced patrols have taken place on Donkey Park and Central Park regarding reports of ASB and the use of off road vehicles. East Goscote reported an increase in youths littering and causing a general nuisance as a result the team increased patrols both on foot and in a mark police vehicle. Patrols will be modified as appropriate to areas highlighted as a concern through reports submitted

The community has also stated that speeding and parking issues are a concern at various locations throughout the Charnwood East area. Speed checks have been completed on Melton Road Rearsby, Barkby Road, Queniborough and Fosse Way, Syston.
There are plans underway to complete further speed checks Melton Road East Goscote and Main street Ratcliffe on the Wreake. After reports of inconsiderate parking on Parkstone Road Syston, patrols will take place on Saturdays and Sundays and we will be speaking to the group organisers for a joint resolution.

And finally ……..

There has been a recent increase in residential burglaries within Charnwood East area. We have had a reduction in reported burglaries in the last month.
Theft from Motor vehicles have continued to take place and the team have adjusted their patrols plans to incorporate those areas affected to provide reassurance and assist with any enquiries.

Upcoming Neighbourhood Consultations

Saturday 15th February – 09:30am – 11:30am – Watermead Park

Neighbourhood consultations are a good opportunity to discuss your neighbourhood concerns and meet your local policing team. Please come along and speak to us.

I hope you all have a lovely week, have fun and keep safe!

Kind Regards,

Beat 61 Neighbourhood Team