Bardon Hill Police Local Neighbourhood

I joined Leicestershire police in 2001. I have worked in neighbourhood policing for 15 years in the Beaumont leys area. I was then promoted to Sgt in 2018 and moved to 247 policing covering response .
Having been promoted I wanted the chance to work back in neighbourhood policing. In 2019 I was offered the role of Bardon Hill neighbourhood Sgt
I have worked alongside partner agencies for many years and look forward to working alongside those based in the neighbourhood to help improve the community.
I look forward to the community raising issues that we can help tackle and reduce by problem solving issues together.

I joined the Metropolitan Police in 2003 and served in a variety of roles such as CID, uniform response and as a neighbourhood officer. I joined Leicestershire Police in 2008 and spent most of my time based at Coalville. I joined the Dedicated Neighbourhood Team in February 2016 and cover a large area including Ibstock, Heather, Whitwick, Thringstone, Greenhill and the Agar Nook. I’ll be working to reduce anti-social behaviour and crime.

I joined the Metropolitan Police in 1993 and have always been in uniform. I joined Leicestershire Police in 2001, I have worked at Keyham Lane and for the last three and half years at Coalville. I became the Beat Officer in February 2010, I will be working to reduce anti-social behaviour in the villages and working with partnerships to reduce the fear of crime and increase the confidence of the residents in the police and provide a reassuring presence.

I joined Leicestershire Police in 2010 and have been both a Special Constable and Police Community Support Officer prior to becoming a Police Officer in 2013. I have previously worked within fast paced response, a local investigation unit and more recently the Child Abuse Investigation Unit and I gained a variety of skills in each department.

I am very happy to have returned to neighbourhood policing, this time as a Police Constable and I am looking forward to engaging with the community members in my new area to find out what matters to them and work towards tackling those problems with partner agencies.

I started work on the neighbourhood in September 2016 and I look forward to working with the team and local community.

I enjoy working in the community and tackling the issues that are of most concern. If you see me out and about, please do not hesitate to stop me for a chat.

I joined the police in July 2017. I now cover the Bardon Hill beat, but focus primarily on Ibstock - Ellistown and the surrounding villages. I am regularly on patrol in the area and am always happy to stop and talk to members of the public about any issues they may have.

I joined Leicestershire Police in October 2017 and started to work on the Bardon Hill beat, mainly covering Whitwick and Thringstone.
My aim as one of the local PCSO’s is to engage and work with communities in the local area to reduce crime and ASB related activities and to make residents feel safer by walking and cycling the beat.
If you see me out and about don’t hesitate to stop me for a chat.

I have been in the force since 2003 at the inception of the PCSO role, working in a variety of locations in the city prior to moving to North West and being the first PCSO in the area. Having stayed for 7 years I moved to be the first PCSO based at the Airport.
I am now back at Coalville covering the Bardon Hill safer neighbourhood team with emphasis on the Interlink Industrial Estate, as well as Hugglescote, Ellistown and Battram. I look forward to working with Church groups, community groups, parish and local councillors to achieve community safety in the area.

I started work on the Bardon Hill neighbourhood team covering Whitwick and Thingstone in May 2017.
You will often see me walking or cycling on the beat. I’m keen to work closely with the communities to help reduce anti-social behaviour and crime.
If you see me out and about, please do not hesitate to stop me for a chat.

I joined Leicestershire Police in October 2017 and joined the Bardon Hill Beat, I mainly cover the villages of Ibstock, Ellistown and Battram.
My aim as one of your PCSO’s is to work with you in the community to reduce crime and any Anti Social Behaviour related activities that may affect you.
If you see me out and about please don’t hesitate to stop me and chat.

I have recently move to the Bardon Hill beat team from Coalville Town where I have worked since April 2013. I currently work as a Dedicated Neighbourhood Team PCSO on the Bardon Hill Beat.
I aim to provide a visible presence on the beat with a view to reducing anti-social behaviour and crime. I will be out on the beat as often as possible so that I can get to know the community and the issues that affect it.
I enjoy interacting with people and I am more than happy for you to contact me or to stop me in the street with any problems you may have in your area and I will do my best to assist you.

There are large groups of youths hanging around is the area; drinking, smoking and causing a general nuisance.
The youths are impacting on business as people are not wanting to use the centre or businesses as they worry about going past the group.

This generally occurs evening time between 18:00hrs-23:00hrs in the week and all times in the weekend.

The group of young people meet up and sit around smoking and playing music, this then causes people to feel intimidated and worried consequencly they then ring in/report anti social behaviour.

The Bardon Hill Beat do not currently have a beat priority but would encourage anyone with any concerns to contact their beat team or attend one of the up-coming beat engagement/consultation events.

To tackle anti social use of off road motor cycles in the area of Kenmore Crescent and Bardon Quarry.

In May 2015, the Bardon Beat Team received a high number of reports from local residents on the Greenhill estate relating to loud noise caused by off-road motorcyclists riding their bikes on the woodland area between Bardon Quarry and Bradgate Drive, Greenhill.
The noise given off by the bikes is causing harassment, alarm and distress to the local residents. The Bardon Beat Team has taken action to tackle this issue by utilising the Power of Section 59 under the Police Reform Act 2002 and working closely with Bardon Quarry and partner agencies.
To date, 5 Section 59 Warnings have been given to off-road bikers and the amount of calls received from local residents have decreased. The Beat Team will continue to monitor this issue and address community concerns.

Update 05/07/2018 We continue to monitor reports of people using off road bikes, our patrolling has been directed towards this and we are working to identify riders and keepers of those.
We have in partnership with NWLDC secured funding for metal signs and with local business and Parish Councils are trying to get these signs in place as soon as possible and key work has also been carried out with local petrol stations again trying to deny the use of fuel to these riders.

Nuisance off road vehicles. Complaints of 4x4's and motorcycles being used off road on private and public land. Causing damage and noise to local community. The area's are: Bardon Quarry & Waterworks Road Fields, Kenmore Crescent, Battram Woods area Rear of Newbridge School & Hugglescote Grace Dieu Woods - Thringstone

As a result of the work we have done the overall amount of calls for the NN45 Beat has reduced, but has not gone away. We have looked to enforcement, partnership working and conducted Policing operations as well.
We have recovered bikes, dealt with individuals and engaged with partners through education means.
This priority will at this moment be closed to allow the staff to take stock and monitor this issue through normal means at present.
PS 755 Johnson

Antisocial behaviour in the public places of Ibstock, Old skate park, Miners welfare area.
Drugs and alcohol being taken and damage being caused.

The local Parish Council have taken down the old skate ramps and this has reduced ASB at this location.
Patrols at this location and at the Miners welfare have identified the main perpetrators and the local beat team continue to deal with matters concerning those individuals.
Issues have moved to Deepdale and to Spring Road Ind Estate.
Enquiries still ongoing regarding incidents of drug abuse and criminal damage reported by the local community.

Nuisance off road vehicles. Complaints of 4x4's and motorcycles being used off road on private and public land. Causing damage and noise to local community.
The area's are:
Bardon Quarry & Waterworks Road Fields
Battram Woods area
Rear of Newbridge School & Hugglescote
Grace Dieu Woods - Thringstone

Patrols completed. Sec 59's issued and people advised.
Landowners updated and people who have called in updated on what we have done this summer.
Education in schools will be done over the next several months too.

Parking issues around the school on Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick during beginning and end of the day.
Antisocial behaviour regarding parking and verbal abuse in the presence of young children.

County Council Highways used the small amount of funding to increase the double yellow lines outside Parsonwood Hill School and to relocate the school bus stop onto Loughborough Road. North West Leicestershire District Council have completed enforcement at the location too.
The school have made further changes to the times in which the children can come into school.
Locations such as the local pub car park have also provided extra parking for parents.
The local community using this site have said that this has improved safety at this location. It is clear at the front of the school of vehicles making visibility for children and parents crossing the road better.

To tackle anti social behaviour and groups of youths hanging around the flats on Twyford Close, Agar Nook
Fires at location reported previously.

Extra patrols have been conducted in this area. A reduction in ASB has been seen with particular individuals.
We have dealt with one perticular perpetrator who is now on a Youth court referral order.
We will continue to work with East Midlands Housing Association to deal with any residents that cause issues in the community.
LFRS have been notified of fire concerns in the area and are dealing with those working with EMH.

To tackle criminal damage in the area of Ibstock Community Garden

To deal with criminal damage being caused in the area of Whitwick Park

The Bardon Neighbourhood team have been patrolling the park and finding local young people acting responsibly. There have been no further reports of criminal damage to the toilets during this period.
Since the start of this priority the Whitwick Cafe has been set up which is well attended on a Friday night by young people. The Neighbourhood team were well received by the local young people and the staff.
There have been no further reports of damage or issues at this park.

To tackle speeding vehicles in the area of Pisca Lane, Heather, from 8am to 10am, and 3pm to 6pm each week-day.

We met with a representative of Heather Parish Council and Traffic Management from FHQ on 16th April.
It was identified that the Community Speed Watch and the Police have identified some concerning high speeds upon entering
Heather village and as such letters had been sent advising those drivers. Enforcement will now be implemented by the local
Neighbourhood team. Traffic Management will also look into deploying the Speed Camera Van at this location in the future.

To tackle dangerous and illegal parking in the area of Melbourne Road, Ibstock between 8.30am and 9.30am, and 2.45pm and 3.50pm, Monday to Friday

A local business has taken steps to alleviate the parking issue. The local Neighbourhood team have issued fixed penalty tickets to some drivers and as such this again has provided some alleviation to the parking obstruction issues. The Neighbourhood team will continue to patrol this area ad hoc and issue penalty tickets where appropriate and will continue to monitor the situation especially with the increase in population in this area.

To tackle anti-social behaviour in the area of Hermitage Lakeside, Whitwick in the evening on weekdays and weekends.

Officers are undertaking regular high visibility patrols of the area

To tackle anti social behaviour in the area of the Co-op, ashby Road, Ibstock, between 5pm and 10pm each day.

We completed regular patrols of the area between 5pm - 10pm which has reduced the problem in the area.

To tackle the unauthorised use of off road motor cycles in the area of 'The Pit Banks' Ellistown, between 1pm and 7pm Monday to Friday, and all day on Saturday and Sunday

In partnership with Harworth estates measures have been put in place to restrict access to the site, including signage.
We have had a press release and were featured on BBC Radio Leicester.
Further work with the landowners and Bardon Quarry will be done to put in place large rocks to restrict motor cycle.
Intelligence has been obtained to identify potential offenders who have been written to.
Complainants have been written to outlining the action taken, and to gather further intelligence on offenders.

To tackle the unauthorised use of motor-cycles on Bardon Hill quarry between 1pm and 7pm each day.

Officers completed patrols of the area which reduced the amount of reports of unauthorised use of motorcycles in the area.

Fire setting in Thringstone Woods and the surrounding area throughout the summer holiday period

Speeding motorists throughout the Bardon Hill area, specifically Greenhill Road Greenhill, Hall Lane, Whitwick and the A447 through Ibstock in the morning 7am to 9am and evenings 3pm to 6pm

We intend to address reports of anti-social behaviour on the new building site at Thringstone Football Club, Homestead Road, Thringstone in the evenings and groups of young people congregating and abusing passers-by and shop staff in Seagrave Close, Belgrave Close and Agar Nook between 4pm and 9pm daily.

By conducting 20 high visibility patrols and working with CCTV in detecting several offences. The IMPACT Team have interacted with individuals congregating in the area. We have addressed assemblies at Castle Rock school about ASB and at Thringstone 12 high visibility patrols were carried out.

Traffic issues including speeding vehicles travelling along Hall Lane, Whitwick, speeding and inconsiderate parking on Melbourne Road in Ibstock at all times of the week. Also the anti-social use of motorbikes and off road vehicles on the disused colliery site at Grange Road, Hugglescote at weekends.

By assisting in setting up a safe walking scheme to the schools in Ibstock, school assemblies and letters to parents about parking. A Junior Safety Team now promotes safe walking and parking. 8 speeding checks have been carried out in Hall Lane, Whitwick and 11 motorists have been sent advisory letters. We have targeted nuisance vehicles in Hugglescote and have conducted patrols that have appeared to have deterred some riders. We have also issued warning notices to 3 riders.

Young people causing excessive noise and leaving litter on the new play area on Staples Drive, Green Hill, Coalville, between 6pm and 10pm on weekdays and all day at weekends.

By working with the IMPACT team we found that the main attraction for the older users was one piece of equipment. The Council Planning Dept and the developers have removed this temporarily so that the effect can be assessed. We have now canvassed the estate and found that this measure has had a significant effect on anti-social behaviour (ASB).

To tackle reports of criminal damage and minor anti-social behaviour in Whitwick Park, between 6pm and 9pm each day.

During the period of this priority there has been a minimum of 13 high visibility patrols in the park and only one person was found to be in possession of a small amount of cannabis, for which they received a police caution. A total of 11 young people have been searched for drugs following information received from both members of the public and park staff. Your local beat team has been working constantly with the park staff and a bench that was perceived to be a local focus for youths congregating has now been removed. The number of incidents being reported has now fallen significantly, though it is recognised this may be a seasonal variation so this priority is now being closed, but will be reviewed next spring.

To tackle deliberate fire setting in the woods around Thringstone and Whitwick during the summer school holidays

By increasing the education of local young people around the dangers of fires and arson with partner agencies. The Fire and Emergency service took the lead and organised a family fun day, delivering a presentation to young people at a local school. In addition to these activities, three young people attended one to one sessions with the fire / police liaison officer after they had been identified as being responsible for involvement in these incidents. In addition a number of high visibility and plain clothes police patrols have been carried out at peak times with no issues being found.

To tackle reports of criminal damage and carry out high visibility foot patrols in Whitwick Park between 1800-2100 hours.

PCSO Sorrell has conducted 19 high visibility patrols in the park. At these times all of the people attending the park have been seen to be behaving in a positive manner. Three incidents of reported criminal damage in and around the park have been dealt with swiftly and robustly and local businesses have received reassurance and support from the local beat team. During our consultation, we have received positive feedback from the Park Wardens in relation to the work we have done in that they have encountered far fewer incidents this summer compared to previous years. The police have received 75% fewer calls than in the previous period. However, we feel further positive action can be taken within Whitwick Park and we will continue with this as our priority during the completion of the youth centre building work.

To continue to combat rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour committed on Hensons Lane, Thringstone, between 1900-2200 hours.

PCSO Sorrell has conducted 15 high visibility foot patrols at the appropriate times when nuisance behaviour was most prevalent. The area's anti-social behaviour team have also been utilised to conduct regular mobile patrols to help to identity problem locations and people. One young person has been invited to enter in to an anti-social behaviour contract and a further young person has had a letter sent to his parents to advise them of his behaviour. Overall, the number of anti-social behaviour incidents on the beat has fallen by 32% compared to the same three months last year. Our consultation has included an event at the Sure Start Centre on Hensons Lane where 400 houses were leafleted by North West Leicestershire District Council inviting people to attend and discuss their concerns with the police and a variety of Council departments. No concerns were raised and we are therefore closing this priority

To tackle rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour in
Hensons Lane, Thringstone between 6pm and
9pm each day.

PCSO Sorrell has spent more than 14 hours patrolling on foot along Hensons Lane engaging with residents and local teenagers. We have also worked closely with North West Leicestershire District Council Impact Team who deal directly with young people to discourage anti-social behaviour. They spent in excess of 33 hours on Hensons Lane. Between the hours of 7pm and 11pm an unmarked police car with two plain clothed officers has patrolled Hensons Lane to covertly identify the minority of young people who were causing problems. As a direct result of engaging with local teenagers a new 'Positive Futures' youth club has opened in Thringstone. This is receiving positive feedback and is discouraging anti-social behaviour. With the support of the council, we have sent 7 anti-social behaviour warning letters to the parents of misbehaving children. In our consultation, we have received positive feedback from residents in relation to the work we have done however we feel further positive action can be taken in Hensons Lane and we will continue with this as our priority.

To tackle rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour in
Melrose Road, Thringstone between 6pm and
9pm each day.

PCSO Sorrell has patrolled on foot along Melrose Road on a minimum of 28 occasions at the appropriate times. Between the hours of 7pm and 11pm an unmarked police car and two plain clothed officers have patrolled the location to covertly identify young people behaving in a rowdy or inconsiderate manner. The amount of police activity in this area has been monitored by an electronic monitoring system. This resulted in an increased amount of uniformed officers patrolling the location. Police vehicles patrolled 245 times and spent over 7 hours on Melrose Road. Officers attended on 282 occasions and spent 18 hours 36 minutes preventing anti-social behaviour. With the support of North West Leicestershire District Council, 5 warning letters for anti-social behaviour have been sent to the parents of misbehaving children. In our consultation residents have told us they have seen a significant reduction of anti-social behaviour incidents on Melrose Road. Due to this improvement this will no longer be a priority.

To combat and tackle rowdy or inconsiderate
behaviour being committed in Hensons Lane
Thringstone between 5pm and 11pm daily.

by sending in excess of twenty anti-social behaviour
(ASB) letters to inform parents of their children's
behaviour. We have also increased foot patrols in and
around Hensons Lane using uniformed and plain
clothed officers. There has been a reduction in the
amount of anti-social incidents reported to us, however
we will continue to work with the community to further
reduce reports of ASB over the next three months.

To work with partner agencies in tackling rowdy or
inconsiderate behaviour committed in Clover
Place, Thringstone between 5pm and 11 pm daily.

We have increased foot patrols in and around Clover
Place using uniformed and plain clothed officers. Over
twenty anti-social behaviour letters have been sent to
inform parents of their child's behaviour. Through
community consultation we have received a positive
response regarding the decline of anti-social behaviour
in this area and, as a result, we will now close this
priority.

To conduct high visibility reassurance patrols in Whitwick Park.

We have increased foot patrols throughout our beat particularly within the park area to provide reassurance. Through community consultation we have received a positive response, resulting in increased confidence. Due to this improvement this will no longer be a priority.

To take positive action against speeding motorists
along Loughborough Road, Thringstone.

We have increased foot patrols along Loughborough
Road, which has proved to be a successful deterrent to
speeding motorists. More than 10 motorists have been
dealt with for speeding enforcement included the issuing
of Fixed Penalty Notices and warnings. One car was
also seized for having no tax or insurance.
Due to the significant reduction in speeding vehicles,
this will no longer be a priority

To conduct high visibility and reassurance patrols in Whitwick Park.

We have been very successful by increasing our high visibility foot patrols throughout our beat in particular within the park area. This has given the community further reassurance and there has been a positive response, by the public, to our patrols. We will continue with this priority throughout the
summer school holiday period. This is to ensure the progress we have made is continued.

To work with partner agencies to tackle under age drinking and anti-social behaviour of young people gathering on The Green and Ashford Rd in Whitwick.

By increasing high visibility patrols in this area we saw a
huge reduction in incidents at this location. We then
engaged with the young people around this area and
confiscated alcohol from those under 18.
With the support of the Council we sent out eight
warning letters to the parents of young people who have
been misbehaving in this area. Following consultation
with residents in this street, they have said that there is
a huge improvement and that people are no longer
gathering in this area.

To tackle the unauthorised use of motor-cycles on Bardon Hill quarry between 1pm and 7pm each day.