Your neighbourhood policing team
Our ambition is to provide a neighbourhood policing service of which you, and we, can be proud. Prevention will be at the heart of our work, through well-informed collaborative problem-solving, building participation and strengthening the communities we serve. We will remain part of those communities, known and accessible to you, and policing in a way that both prevents harm and enhances your trust in us.
Our approach is shaped by five key themes: accessibility, prevention, vulnerability, relationships and partnerships. These will underpin all areas of our service and form the basis of our neighbourhood policing offer.
Your inspector for Cheltenham is Steve Benbow, pictured.
Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Vulnerable members of the Public living within the local Community, who are persistently contacting Police and local Services, whilst causing concerns for the Community.
Action taken:
The Team have managed with SOLACE ( A partnership operation with Police , the Council and Housing) to get Injunctions granted by the court and issue ABC contracts to those that are causing issues within the local area, whilst working with the Police Vulnerability Team to address the needs of these vulnerable individuals. Work continues and breaches of injunctions are dealt with a.s.a.p. by the Team, to protect the local Community and the individual involved. Ongoing work continues with out partners CBH to help move those vulnerable persons to suitable accommodation.
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Priority:
The team are focussing on crime prevention for bicycle theft and Burglaries in the area.
Action taken:
Bike Marking Extravaganzas continue into the Summer months to encourage the Community to protect their bikes, so we can identify them if taken. Burglaries, especially theft of Bicycles from Garages has seen a significant increase over the last month and PCSOs continue to carry out local reassurance patrols, carry out House to House enquiries for any evidence opportunities. Community Alerts are being sent out to warn the community when these crimes occur. We recommend that the Community Signs up to the Community Alert Scheme, to be up to date of what is happening in their area. Work behind the scenes continues to deter and solve Acquisitive crime in the area
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Priority:
Cheltenham has seen an increase in Theft from Motor Vehicles, mainly from Vehicles that have been left unlocked and with valuables left in them and on display
Action taken:
An offender has been arrested and was charged with 11 Theft from Motor Vehicles and admitted numerous others. He was responsible for 58% of TFMV. He currently is serving time in Prison.