Your neighbourhood policing team
I began my policing career fresh out of university, in Nottinghamshire. It’s the best job in the world so I’ve stayed for 27 years and counting! I transferred to Gloucestershire at the start of 2025, and am responsible for the neighbourhood policing team that covers the Cotswolds.
.My name is Sarah Robinson and I am the Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant for Cirencester and Bourton on the Water.
I joined the Police in 2009 in another force area and have worked in various roles including the Police Marine Unit, Investigation Teams and Organised Crime. More recently I transferred to Gloucestershire Constabulary in 2020 where I have predominantly worked in Neighbourhood Policing.
I am passionate about my role within Neighbourhood Policing and am committed to leading the Cotswolds team to deliver the best service to your communities.
I have been a Police Officer since 2009 spending my entire service policing in the Cotswolds. I have also lived in the Cotswolds for most of my life and I do love it.
I was fortunate to be part of the Schoolbeat team since it started in 2018, and in 2025 we developed into Youth Engagement Officers, and I still cover the Cotswolds area!
I thoroughly enjoy the role, the positive relationships with youths that have been built we are developing further, and I remain fully motivated for this new varied challenge.
I strongly believe that we are breaking down barriers and gaining the trust and respect of the young people in our communities.
After joining Gloucestershire Police in 2008, I spent 13 years working as part of the response team covering mainly Cirencester and Stow on the Wold, but I also spent three years working response in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Four years ago I moved into Neighbourhood Policing following a decision to use my time in that role to try and focus on youth issues, with an intention to try and steer young people away from crime. I like the variety of work Neighbourhood Policing brings and enjoy the relationships that are created in the community.
Before joining Gloucestershire Constabulary I worked for the Ministry of Defence. I’ve policed in Cirencester for many years now. I enjoy the autonomy that Neighbourhood Policing allows in that we get to act on community priorities in a proactive way, targeting the offenders who cause the most harm to the community. Dab hand with a drone and aspiring film director.
I am a PCSO working in Cirencester. I enjoy the variety that it provides and connecting with the community.
I joined Gloucestershire Constabulary in 2012 starting my career in Stroud reception. Six months later I became a neighbourhood PCSO in Cirencester where I have built relationships within the community and working alongside different organisations. I enjoy the challenges and variety of work that a PCSO role offers and no two days are the same!!
Crime Prevention Officer for the Cotswolds Local Policing Area
Crimes and priorities
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Targeted policing of individuals causing multiple issues in the town through repeated prolific shoplifting.
Action taken:
Ongoing operation.
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Reducing youth-related antisocial behaviour in and around the town, including the areas of the Abbey Grounds, St. Michael’s Park, Watermoor and Haresbush Services in particular
Action taken:
Proactive patrols of these areas continue, along with concentrated periods of patrols and visibility. Taking every opportunity to engage with park users. Ongoing communication with the town council is in place to ensure information is up-to-date and we’re looking at ways to subtly change the design of these areas to identify and take action against offenders. Further targetted patrols to continue.
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Local officers targetting night time economy issues in Cirencester town and those who cause anti social behaviour through drunkeness. Local team working with RAU partners to raise awareness of alcohol related offences
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Regular liaison with RAU and local licensees in conjunction with Police Licensing Officer.