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Whitwell Derbyshire Constabulary Police Local Neighbourhood

This Safer Neighbourhood area covers Whitwell and Hodthorpe. It belongs to the North East Local Policing Unit.

Whitwell is a small village with a population of around 5,000 situated in an agricultural area, on the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire boundary. Part of the world famous Creswell Crags are within the Whitwell boundary. The Church of St Lawrence is central to the village and dates back to 1150.

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Map of the Whitwell Policing Area

Yellow markers represent Police Forces and the red markers represent neighbourhoods within Derbyshire Constabulary.

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Towns and Villages within the Whitwell Neighbourhood

The Whitwell is policed by the Derbyshire Constabulary and covers the following settlements.

Settlements located within Whitwell
Name Type County
Clowne Village Derbyshire
Creswell Village Derbyshire
Whitwell Village Derbyshire

Worst Locations for Crime within the Whitwell neighbourhood

April

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Whitwell neighbourhood in April 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
ClownevillageDerbyshireOn or near Creswell Road3
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near Spring Street2
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near Mill Crescent2
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near East Parade1
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near Supermarket1

March

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Whitwell neighbourhood in March 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near High Street2
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near Spring Street2
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near Duchess Street2
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near Penny Green1
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near Fox Road1

February

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Whitwell neighbourhood in February 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near Fox Road3
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near Butt Hill2
ClownevillageDerbyshireOn or near Creswell Road2
WhitwellvillageDerbyshireOn or near Franklin Avenue2

Police Officer Information for Whitwell

NameRankBio
Phil Harrison PC
Wendy McBride Sergeant

Sergeant 2998 Wendy McBride is responsible for this Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Neighbourhood Priorities for Whitwell

IssueActionDates

Anti-social behaviour in the car park of Whitwell Health Centre

# Carried out patrols alongside the CAN Rangers to deter offenders and took action against anyone caught littering or vandalising the health centre.
# Liaised with the staff at the health centre to find out when the problems were occurring and gathered any information about those causing the behaviour.
# Issued nuisance letters and Acceptable Behaviour Contracts to those caught causing nuisance behaviour and took further action if any criminal offences happened.

Issue dated: 23/11/2012

Action dated: 23/11/2012

Anti-social behaviour and nuisance motorbikes in Belph

# Increased police patrols to advise and speak to riders about the issue.
# Appropriate enforcement action taken where necessary.
# Encouraged residents to report any incidents.
# Worked alongside partnership agencies and the community to find possible long-term solutions.

Issue dated: 16/04/2013

Action dated: 16/04/2013

Anti-social behaviour on King Street, Hodthorpe

# Carried out regular patrols to deter offenders and took action against anyone found causing damage.
# Seized any alcohol from underage drinkers and ensured parents and carers were informed of their behaviour.
# Worked with local residents to find out when the problems were occurring and gathered any information about those causing the behaviour.
# Issued nuisance letters and Acceptable Behaviour Contracts to those caught causing nuisance behaviour and took further action if any criminal offences took place.
# Worked with housing agencies and other organisations to ensure any tenants were not in breach of contracts and behaved responsibly and considerately.

Issue dated: 13/10/2013

Action dated: 13/10/2013

Anti-social behaviour on the skate park on Bakestone Moor

# Regular patrols in the area.
# Speak to and engage with young people, identify any reasons behind anti-social behaviour and work with them to improve it.
# Working alongside partner agencies to find a safe area for young people to use.
# Deal with persistent offenders appropriately, including sending out warning letters or Acceptable Behaviour Contracts.

Issue dated: 13/09/2017

Action dated: 13/09/2017

Speeding vehicles around the village

# Carrying out increased police patrols in the area to reassure members of the public and deter speeding motorists.
# Conduct speed checks alongside Roads Policing Officers with fines issued and enforcement action taken if necessary.

Issue dated: 13/09/2017

Action dated: 13/09/2017

Nuisance off road motorbikes and 4x4 vehicles on The Pit in Whitwel, pathsl and other open public spaces in the village

# Officers will be carrying out regular patrols and speaking to nuisance motorbike/ 4x4 drivers.
# Motorists will be advised about the effect that their behaviour has on the local community and how further action will be taken where necessary.
# The team will be working closely with partnership agencies to find longer term solutions.

Issue dated: 13/09/2017

Action dated: 13/09/2017

Street Crime Within Whitwell

Last Update April.

LocationTypeOutcome
Creswell Road Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Creswell Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Creswell Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
East Parade Anti-social behaviour
Hangar Hill Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
High Street Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Hollin Hill Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Holmefield Road Other theft Under investigation
Mill Crescent Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Mill Crescent Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Mill Lane Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Sports/Recreation Area Anti-social behaviour
Spring Street Anti-social behaviour
Spring Street Anti-social behaviour
Supermarket Anti-social behaviour
Titchfield Street Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified