Your dedicated neighbourhood team
Your Dedicated Neighbourhood Team (DNT) is a group of local police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers based in your area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.
We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Crimes and priorities
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The community have stated that ASB is a concern within The Charnwood East area.
Action taken:
Patrols have been conducted around Hilltop Road and Lady Acre in Thorpebury in the Limes following reports of motorbikes at the location. Additionally, patrols have taken place in Syston town and Thurmaston shopping centre to address disruptive behaviour by youths. Officers have also attended Thurmaston retail park in response to the car cruise. Checkland Road has seen patrols due to reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB), concerns regarding drug taking, and the use of a quad bike on the road.
Patrols will continue at these locations and any newly identified areas to ensure community safety. -
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The community have stated that speeding and parking issues are a concern at various locations throughout the Charnwood East area.
Action taken:
Speed operations have taken place on Barkby Road, Queniborough, and Melton Road, Thurmaston. Following a report of an abandoned vehicle, the beat team attended and found the vehicle to be stolen; it was forensically recovered. The team also visited Thurmaston Brownies and spoke to the children about road safety. Additionally, they provided general information, including road safety, to the children at Broomfield School East Goscote holiday club.
Further operations are planned in areas highlighted as concerned
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There has been an increase in residential burglaries with Charnwood East area.
Action taken:
After reports of burglaries at Thorpebury in the Limes, high visibility patrols have taken place and the team have liaised with the site management. Patrols have also been conducted around Syston, Thurmaston, East Goscote, Rearsby, and Thrussington. The ASB car has also completed patrols around the villages
The team continues to collaborate with our CID colleagues to support ongoing investigations and provide reassurance to all affected parties.
Patrol plans will be adjusted to incorporate the areas impacted by recent incidents, ensuring a visible presence to provide reassurance and assist with any enquiries.