Your neighbourhood policing team
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.
Youth Engagement Officer
Crime Prevention Officer
Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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An increase in ASB in Pittville Park has been reported, including reports of illegal ebikes and scooters.
Action taken:
Local Patrols have increased and the work with the local Council Officers has helped to gain intelligence on whom is carrying out the ASB. Work continues to collate the intelligence on these bikes and Operations are being planned into the Summer months to target these illegal bikes and the ASB that comes with the use of them. Work continues..
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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:
.Various vulnerable members of the public are being supported by the Police and partner agencies to get them the right help for their needs as well as safeguarding themselves and the wider community. Injunctions are being looked at as a tool to assist with these continued issues, as well as working closing with the Housing providers, social care and our Vulnerability Team. Work continues into the Summer months..
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There has been an increase of reports of Neighbourly disputes, which the Team are dealing with , along side our Partners especially Housing, who often take the lead in these Neighbour disputes
Action taken:
The Local PCSO is working with Housing to find solutions for all the parties involved in Neighbourhood disputes. Community Resolutions between all parties is often the way forward, however sometimes working with housing a move is looked at. A Clsure Order has been placed on one address, to protect the Vulnerable home owner, this means that only named people on the closure order that Police provide are allowed into a particular address. Work continues based on each individual dispute.