Rushcliffe's Neighbourhood Policing Inspector has shared some his top priorities for 2023 after certain types of crime become more prominent in the district. Inspector Rob Lawton has been in his role since July 2021, and has years of experience in Nottinghamshire Police, including a former leading role in the city's knife crime team.
As 2022 draws to an end, Inspector Lawton can look back on a "very positive" year for the Rushcliffe team. He said: "Neighbourhood policing teams in Rushcliffe can reflect on a very positive 12 months working with key partners to keep our communities safe.
"An important part of our role is to listen and I have recently updated our priorities after listening to residents and partners across the borough. Our priorities are now speeding and road safety, shop theft and antisocial behaviour in Central Avenue, Bridgford."
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To help tackle anti-social behaviour in West Bridgford, following reports on street drinking, substance misuse and aggressive begging, street wardens will be patrolling parts of the town and nearby areas during afternoons and evenings on Fridays and Saturdays. These patrols are being carried out as part of the Safer Streets Scheme by council contractors, following a successful bid by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Caroline Henry, Nottinghamshire Police and Rushcliffe Borough Council.
The town also saw a crime-fighting order strengthened earlier this month, when the council decided to expand a community public space protection order to the ponds and green spaces off Compton Acres. Meanwhile officers have been conducting speed checks on vehicles across the district and taking dangerous drivers of the road.
Inspector Lawton continued: "We take all reports of antisocial behaviour extremely seriously. Rushcliffe is a vibrant borough where the police work effectively with partners, local residents and community groups to understand and address any issues.
"Recent arrests and charges made by the neighbourhood team highlight our ongoing work in these priority areas, and we will continue to concentrate on them in the new year. We will also continue our commitment to tackling rural crime.
"This remains a top priority for us as we know it’s something that affects the people of this area, so I want to once again ask the people of Rushcliffe to carry on speaking and working with us to help tackle these issues.”
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