Forest and Gloucester Division
Gloucester & Forest division covers an area of just over 65,000 hectares, split between the urban vicinity of Gloucester and the rural area of the Forest of Dean.
The division polices a population of 197,000 (mid-2000 estimates) and around 80,000 households and its officers deal with approximately 40% of crime in the county.
Divisional headquarters is based at Gloucester Central Police Station, in Bearland, in Gloucester City Centre. The other main police stations in the division are in Hucclecote, Quedgeley, Barton Street, Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney and Newent.
Gloucester is a dynamic city with a diverse population and a rich cultural heritage. Its reputation with tourists is growing and its magnificent Norman Cathedral and Victorian dockland are among the main attractions.
The Forest of Dean is also renowned for its historical past, including its mining heritage and its Roman archaeology, but it is mainly its scenic beauty which endears it to residents and visitors alike.
Barton Tredworth and White City Safer Community Team
Inspector Mark Soderland
Inspector Mark Soderland is the Neighbourhood Inspector for Barton Street covering the complete wards of Moreland, Barton, Tredworth & White City and also Matson & Robinswood.
Forest North Safer Community Team
Inspector Jason Keates
Inspector Jason Keates is the Neighbourhood Inspector for Forest North covering the complete wards of Bromsberrow and Dymock, Redmarley, Oxenhall and Newent, Hartpury, Newent Central, Tibberton, Churcham and Huntley, Blaisdon and Longhope, Newnham and Westbury, Awre, Littledean and Ruspidge, Cinderford East, Cinderford West, Lydbrook and Ruardean, Mitcheldean and Drybrook, and the part of Highnam with Hawbridge as far east as Highnam.
Forest South Safer Community Team
Inspector Chris Thorley
Inspector Chris Thorley is the Neighbourhood Inspector for Forest South covering the complete wards of Christchurch and English Bicknor, Coleford Central, Berry Hill, Coleford East, Pillowell, Lydney North, Lydney East, Newland and St. Briavels, Bream, Alvington Aylburton and West Lydney, Hewelsfield and Woolaston, and Tidenham.
Gloucester City Centre Safer Community Team
Inspector John Lynch Warden
Inspector John Lynch Warden is the Neighbourhood Inspector for Gloucester City Centre covering the complete wards of Westgate, Kingsholm and Wotton.
Gloucester South Safer Community Team
Inspector Neil Smith
Inspector Neil Smith is the Neighbourhood Inspector for Gloucester South covering the complete wards of Podsmead, Tuffley, Grange, Quedgeley Severn Vale, Quedgeley Fieldcourt, and the part of Hardwicke ward excluding Epney, and as far south as junction 12 of the M5.
Hucclecote Safer Community Team
Inspector Neil Smith
Inspector Neil Smith is the Neighbourhood Inspector for Hucclecote covering the complete wards of Longlevens, Elmbridge, Barnwood, Hucclecote, Abbey, and Upton St. Leonards.
Matson and Linden Safer Community Team
Inspector Mark Soderland
Inspector Mark Soderland is the Neighbourhood Inspector for Barton Street covering the complete wards of Moreland, Barton, Tredworth & White City and also Matson & Robinswood.