South Cotswolds Safer Community Team
PS Richard Smith
The communities we cover are:
Cirencester Station Opening times and address
The Forum, Cirencester GL7 2QY
Our Local Policing Pledge to you:
Our local pledge to you is to supply you with your local community policing team contacts, dates of your next neighbourhood policing meetings, details of your local priorities and the work being carried out towards those priorities. Our commitment for SCT staff is to spend 80% of their time visibly working in your neighbourhood, tackling your priorities. If you want to know how you can contribute to the priority settings and other work within your neighbourhood use the contact form at the bottom of your SCT homepage. To access crime statistics for your SCT view our crimemapper website.
Click here to access Gloucestershire Constabulary's Policing Pledge.
Priorities
- Area:Cirencester Rural North Community
- Priority:To tackle the issue of speeding through the Villages of the Rural North Community
- Action:
- In a response to local fears over the standards of driving in the area caused by displacement from the A417.
- A multi-agency response has been initiated drawing upon the co-operation of local, highways and Police.
- Area:Cirencester Rural South Community
- Priority:Speeding through the village of Ewen
- Action:
- The local community have identified speeding as an issue through the village.
- The Police response is to regular speed checks are conducted and enforcement action is taken. The Constabularys Roads Policing Unit are also involved with this priority and will be assisting with speed checks.
- Area:Cirencester Rural South Community
- Priority:Anti-Social Behaviour in Elizabeth Way, Siddington.
- Action:
- The local community have identified speeding as an issue through the village.
- The Police response is to regular speed checks are conducted and enforcement action is taken. The Constabularys Roads Policing Unit are also involved with this priority and will be assisting with speed checks.
- Area:Cirencester Urban Community
- Priority:The Underpass at Chesterton, between Chesterton Lane and Deer Park School. General Anti-Social behaviour and a suspicion of drug taking / dealing.
- Action:
Anyone that has information about these issues please contact the The Safer Community Team at Cirencester
0845 090 1234
- You Said We Did:Police officers and PCSO's have increased high visibilty patrols in the area, in particular at school starting / finishing times.Plain clothes police officers have also been utilised in the area with stop/search powers used where deemed appropriate.Cotswold District Council have been approached regarding placing a temporary CCTV camera in the lane nearby which is recognised as the students' smoking area.
- Area:Cirencester Urban Community
- Priority:Criminal Damage / Anti-Social Behaviour at Hare's Bushes Allotments, Burford Rd, Cirencester.
- Action:
- To be monitored by local Police/PCSO's, with warning notices placed at the site and increased patrols, particularly during late evening and night shifts.
- Area:Cirencester Urban Community
- Priority:Anti-Social / Unlawful Parking at Meadow Way, Cirencester, around the MagicLand children's play centre.
- Action:
- Local residents encouraged to report parking issues to Police /CDC when they are happening, in order that patrolling officers can assess the situation and issue tickets /advice as seen fit. We are supporting education and encouragement of the use of the nearby overflow carpark.
- Area:Fairford and Lechlade Community
- Priority:Anti Social behaviour in Fairford
- Action:
- To work closely with youth workers at Fairford with a view to engaging with local youths, the intended outcome for this is to raise the awareness of the youths involved of the impact their behaviour is having on local residents / visitors to the area.
- High visibility patrol of the area at relevant times, any youths seen involved in any act deemed to be anti social to be spoken to with regards to their behaviour, an incident created and the details of the incident and personal details of the youths involved placed on the incident in order for it to be followed up by local officers. The intended outcome is to proactively deal with anti social behaviour and reduce non reported and reported incidents.
- An entry to be placed in the Fairborn town Council magazine to raise awareness of the ongoing issue of anti social behaviour in Fairford, the intended outcome is to raise awareness of the importance of reporting anti social behaviour to police.
- Area:Fairford and Lechlade Community
- Priority:No Cold calling area at St birinus court, Lechlade has been extended to the following areas.. Butlers Field, Gassons Road, Gassons Way, The Spinney and Cuthwine Place
- Action:
- These areas are designed to reduce the impact of rogue traders and distraction type burglaries.
- Area:Tetbury Community
- Priority:Anti-social behaviour at the Recreation ground in the vicinity of Tetbury Football club and Coombe House
- Action:
- As a result of public concerns following anti-social behaviour in the area of the football club and Coombe. This includes incidents of littering and minor disorder. Officers are to patrol the area to ensure public reassurance and pro-actively deal with the parties involved in this behaviour.
- Area:Tetbury Community
- Priority:Anti Social Behaviour Footpath between Hampton Street and Coronation Road, including Longtree Close Tetbury.
- Action:
- Extra High visibility Patrol at key times.
- Use of mobile CCTV cameras at key locations.
Meet the team
PS 53
Richard Smith
PC 1841
Matthew Shorter
PC 1294
Stuart Plant
PC 1984
Shane Jupp
PC 143
Andrew Burfoot
PC 143
Andrew Burfoot
PCSO 9054
Paul Hancock
PCSO 9077
Lesley Pooley
PCSO 9154
Victoria Beale
PCSO 9194
Andrea Shutt
PCSO 9201
Simon King
PCSO 9216
Michael Owen
PCSO 9098
Gemma Butcher
PCSO 9193
Sue Fellows
PCSO 9200
Dan Sinclair
PCSO 9154
Victoria Beale
Team Members
Our team currently consists of: 
Team Leader: PS Richard Smith.
Council Funded PCs: Andy Burfoot (Cirencester Rural North & Rural South), Stuart Plant (Cirencester Urban), Matt Shorter (Tetbury) & Shane Jupp (Fairford & Lechlade)
We also have 9 PCSOs working in the area, each of them responsible as a point of contact for the following areas within this neighbourhood:
Cirencester Urban:
PCSOs 49201 Simon King, 49200 Daniel Sinclair & 49098 Gemma Butcher
Including Cirencester Town Centre, Chesterton, Beeches & Stratton.
Cirencester Rural South:
PCSOs 49216 Mike Owen
Including Siddington, South Cerney, Cerney Wick, Kemble, Coates & Sapperton
Tetbury:
PCSOs 49054 Paul Hancock & 49193 Sue Fellows
Tetbury, Avening, Didmarton and surrounding areas.
Fairford & Lechlade:
PCSO 49077 Lesley Pooley
Fairford, Lechlade, Kempsford, Ampney's, Barnsley, Bibury and surrounding areas.
Cirencester Rural North:
PCSO 49194 Andrea Shutt, & 49154 Vicky Beale.
Birdlip, Colesbournes,Duntisbournes, Rendcomb, Woodmancote, Edgeworth and surrounding areas.
News
Warrant Carried Out At Lechlade Address – Two Cautioned
On Friday evening, July 8, local officers from Fairford and officers from Cirencester carried out a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a home address in Lechlade.
A small quantity of cannabis was seized from the address and two individuals were given formal cautions for possession of a class B drug.
As the officers completed their search they identified another man who was suspected of drug dealing. The 20-year-old local man was searched and what is believed to be illegal drugs were found. He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and later bailed to return to the police station on September 14, pending further enquiries.
The warrant was executed as a result of information from the local community and officers hope it reassures residents that any and all information they give will be taken seriously.
Sergeant Rich Smith said; “We are very grateful for the support of the local community during these incidents. It is with their co-operation and assistance that we can deal with such offences robustly.
“If you do witness any suspicious or illegal activity please call us on 0845 090 1234. You can also give information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Six Vehicles In Stratton Damaged – Appeal For Witnesses
Police are asking local residents for information after six vehicles were damaged in Stratton Heights, Cirencester over the weekend. Click here to read more.
Policing In Cirencester
Statement from Sergeant Rich Smith;
"We are aware of some concerns amongst local residents that the level of policing in the area is being reduced. We would like to take this opportunity to reassure you that this is certainly not the case and would like to let you know how we police the Cirencester area and how we use CCTV in the town."
The full statement from Sergeant Smith can be read by clicking here.
Crime In The Cotswolds Falls by 24%
Crime has fallen in Gloucestershire for the sixth year in succession. To read the details about the 2009/2010 crime figures for your area click here.
Community Panel Meeting For The Rural North
At the Community Panel Meeting in May that was held in Cowley at the Girl Guide Head Quarters PCSOs Andrea Shutt and Victoria Beale reported on work undertaken on the priorities that were identified as areas of concern for local residents.
Crime Continues To Fall In Cirencester
Recent figures for the Cirencester area show that crime is continuing to fall.
Crime in the South Cotswolds has seen a reduction of 26.7% in the last three months when compared to the same period in 2009.
Sergeant for the area, Rich Smith, said; “We’re of course very pleased that our crime figures continue to drop and would like to reassure the local community that we will work tirelessly to see these figures reduce further.
“The Safer Community Team (SCT) are also eager to continue working with local residents and our partner agencies to address the issues that are most important to them.”
Neighbourhood panel meetings are the perfect opportunity for residents to voice any concerns they have for an area so that the police and the local council can take action where appropriate.
Sergeant Smith continued; “These meetings are incredibly beneficial and have more influence on the way neighbourhoods are policed than perhaps people realise.
“By listening to the concerns of the community we can prioritise the issues that matter most to the people that live here and so we would encourage people to come along and get involved.
“The community priorities decided in these meetings don’t just have to be issues linked to policing. We will work with our colleagues in other agencies, such as the Cotswold District Council, to support their work on other areas of concern such as littering and dog fouling.”
Current community priorities for the South Cotswold area include vehicles speeding through rural villages in the area and anti social behaviour.
“These priorities were decided upon as a result of our consultation with local residents and listening to want they want us to focus on,” said Sergeant Smith. “A number of tactics are being taken to address both of these issues and we are pleased to say that the last three months have in a 21.2% reduction of incidents of anti social behaviour when compared to the same time last year.
“We are confident that through listening to the concerns of the neighbourhood and working with our partner agencies we can keep Cirencester and the surrounding areas a safe and pleasant place to live.”
Operation to prevent and detect crime on roads
Cirencester Police have carried out an operation to prevent and detect crime on roads in the area. Read more about Operation Nowen HERE.
Kayaks Stolen From South Cerney Outdoor Education Centre
South Cotswolds Police are investigating after a trailer containing four kayaks was stolen from the South Cerney Outdoor Education Centre at lake 12.
Can you help us with our investigation? More information can be found here .
Man Charged Following Assault In Vaisey Road, Stratton
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested following an incident in Vaisey Road in Stratton in which a 20-year-old man suffered serious injuries.
More information can be found here .
Police Investigation - Can You Help?
Were you in The Rock Cafe nightclub on Saturday January 30? If so you may be able to help police with an investigation.
Update on anti-social youths in the park in Robert Franklin Way
After numerous reports of anti-social youths in the park in Robert Franklin Way, regular patrols were conducted in the area, late at night. The Safer Community Team have spoken directly to local families in the area, particularly local youths that are known to use the park late at night, and positive action was taken. After 3 months work, we have received positive feedback from the local community that things had improved dramatically in the area.
Two incidents of criminal damage in South Cerney were reported to police. Offenders have been arrested and Officers have been able to use new Community Orientated Policing methods, ensuring that the victim has been given the opportunity to speak directly to offenders, and explain the implications of their actions in an attempt to get them to rectify their behaviour. Offenders were also able to financially compensate victims for the damage. This method has been working exceptionally well in the local community of South Cerney.
Regular speed checks continue to be carried out throughout the area, providing education to drivers and penalty tickets where applicable.
Monthly Events
Cirencester Rural South August Neighbourhood Panel Meeting
Date:
7:30PM Tuesday 31 August 2010Address: Coates Village Hall
Description:
All members of the local Rural South Communities are welcome to attend and help Police tackle local issues. Officers of the Cirencester Rural South Team will be in attendance to talk to the local Communities on the night.
Multi Parish Community Panel Meeting
Date:
7:30PM Thursday 09 September 2010Address: Rendcomb College, Rendcomb (A435)
Description:
Multi Parish Community Panel Meeting at 7:30pm
Related Information
Working in the Community
Downloads
- Tetbury Area Panel Report for June
- Barrow Wake and Crickley Hill Minutes
- Rural North Community Multi - Parish Meeting Minutes May 2010
- Annual Police Report for Tetbury
- Multi Parish Meeting Minutes - Feb 2010
- Kempsford Village Hall Meeting Minutes 25-01-10
- January Neighbourhood Management Meeting Minutes
- PCSO Powers
- Cirencester Rural North Community map
- Cirencester Rural South Community map
Cirencester Station Opening times and address
Opening Hours:
| Monday: | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday: | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday: | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday: | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday: | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday: | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday: | Closed |
When this police station is closed, your nearest police station reception is located at Gloucester
South Cotswolds Safer Community Team: contact us
If you would like to find out when your named community officer(s) is/are next on duty, you can contact us on: 0845 090 1234
or use the form below and we will advise you. We would also like to hear your views.
- What you would like to see from your local police?
- Do you have any suggestions for methods that police could adopt?
Only give as much information as you'd like to, you do not have to include your name or any other personal details. If you do, your details will not be kept in a database or shared with any other organisation.
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