Welcome to North West Leicestershire local policing unit
North West Leicestershire local policing unit (LPU) covers a geographical area of 108 square miles and has a population of around 88,000 people.
The LPU covers the the market towns of Ashby de la Zouch and Coalville and shares the same boundaries as North West Leicestershire District Council.
The area is regularly frequented by visitors from out of the area due to the number of tourist attractions on the LPU including The National Forest, Snibston Discovery Park, Conkers, Moira Furnace, Ashby Castle, Staunton Harold Reservoir.
North West Leicestershire news
- Beat officer from Loughborough wins award for outstanding work in the community.
A Beat Officer from Loughborough has been awarded for his off duty time spent helping the local community.
Issued 18/11/09 - Purse theft campaign launches across North West Leicestershire
A campaign warning the elderly to be on their guard against purse thieves is being launched in North West Leicestershire in the run up to Christmas.
Issued 11/11/09 - Leicestershire's oldest serving police officer retires
The oldest serving police officer in Leicestershire is retiring from the Force on his 63rd Birthday.
Issued 11/11/09
North West Leicestershire appeals
- Officers name man who died in Copt Oak fatal
Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit have named the man who died following a fatal road traffic collision in Copt Oak. ...
Issued 18/11/09 - Witness appeal following arson in Coalville
Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident of arson at a house in Coalville. ...
Updated 17/11/09 - Fatal road traffic collision in Copt Oak - Update with correction to road name
Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Copt Oak. ...
Issued 16/11/09
