Hesters Way

My name is Steven Benbow and I am the Neighbourhood Inspector responsible for Cheltenham.

I joined Gloucestershire Constabulary in 2006 as a Police Community Support Officer in Cheltenham. This is where my enthusiasm for Neighbourhood Policing began.

In 2013 I joined as a police officer and worked in various departments including the Investigation Team and Response Teams in Cheltenham and Gloucester, but my passion still remained in Neighbourhood Policing and I knew this is where I wanted my career to develop.

I believe that by working with our community and partners we can create a safe town for all to enjoy, especially within the day and night time economies. It is vital that your Neighbourhood Policing Team builds strong relationships and understands the concerns of the community. Creating innovative ideas and partnerships within the community is key to understanding how Neighbourhood Policing can help the wide range of communities we police.

I was born and brought up in Cheltenham and I continue to love the town I live and raise my family in. I am proud to be from Cheltenham (especially having played in goal for the Robins for a small time) and I will strive for it to be a town we are all proud to live in.

Sgt Ashfield joined Gloucestershire Police in 2019. He has worked in both Gloucester and Cheltenham, however the majority of his career has been as a Response Officer in Cheltenham. He joined the Cheltenham Neighbourhood Team in October 2023. He is committed to working with partner agencies to solve long-term problems within the community and also enjoys the proactive elements of neighbourhood policing.