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Leader Live
12-07-2025
- Leader Live
National Safer Streets summer campaign launched in region
Running until September 30, the Home Office Safer Streets Summer initiative is part of the Government's mission to restore and strengthen local policing in communities. It also aims to reduce or prevent anti-social behaviour, which forms part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee announced by the Government last month. This initiative will see greater visibility of North Wales Police officers and staff as they target crime across hot spot areas. North Wales Police' s local policing and response officers, as well as Volunteer Special Constables, together with officers from specialist teams, will be focusing on increasing engagement, disrupting criminals and listening to any concerns. During the first week of the initiative, which launched on June 30, officers across the region have been busy making arrests, visiting schools, increased foot patrols, set up engagement events such as Cuppa with a Copper and assisted local authority partners. Officers have been focussing on crimes such as retail theft and have already made significant arrests. Last week, a prolific shoplifter was jailed for a series of shoplifting offences across Wrexham. Layton Vallance, 26, of no fixed address, appeared before Wrexham Magistrates Court after admitting five charges of theft from a shop. He was sentenced to serve a total 36 weeks in prison and ordered to pay £255 in costs. To try and deter anti-social behaviour, last week officers in Wrexham met with partners to help facilitate and promote youth clubs across the city and officers in Flintshire South have linked in with local schools to design posters which will be displayed across Mold over the summer period. TOP STORIES TODAY Man smashed city centre salon window causing injuries to hairdresser and customer Nurse risks 'throwing away career' after failing to provide sample for police North Wales Police Assistant Chief Constable Gareth Evans said: 'Our teams work hard all year round to help keep our communities safe, so as the summer brings more people out and about, along with an influx of visitors to North Wales, we will be stepping up high-visibility patrols – listening and responding in areas such as town centres and popular tourist hot-spot areas. 'Over the next three months there will be several activities taking place across the region that fall under Safer Summer Streets, including additional operations targeting retail crime, anti-social behaviour and knife crime. 'These are all matters that have a real impact on our businesses and communities and blight the lives of those living there. 'We will continue to target crimes which matter to people and will continue to listen to concerns and those who commit these offences can expect to face the consequences of their actions.' To report crime in your neighbourhood, contact North Wales Police via the LiveChat function on their website, or by calling 101. In an emergency always dial 999. You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.
North Wales Chronicle
04-07-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Safer Streets initiative launched to keep Pwllheli safe
North Wales police and crime commissioner Andy Dunbobbin and deputy police and crime commissioner Wayne Jones visited Pwllheli on Sunday, June 30, for the launch of the UK Government's Safer Streets summer initiative. The initiative is backed by the Home Office and led by Police and Crime Commissioners. It aims to reduce antisocial behaviour and improve public safety through targeted action, with support from chief constables, councils, schools, health services, businesses, and other community organisations. (L-R) North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin, North Wales Police Area Inspector Iwan Jones and North Wales Police Constable Gwion Morris (Image: Supplied) Mr Dunbobbin said: "The launch of the Safer Streets Summer Initiative and Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee provide an important opportunity to highlight the real impact that antisocial behaviour has on our communities, affecting people's quality of life and sense of safety, as well as the strong and much-needed support and investment we are getting from the UK Government. "My visit to Pwllheli during this national campaign demonstrates my commitment to working with local officers and community partners to address these challenges head-on. "It's encouraging to see the proactive approach being taken here, from the visible police presence to the partnership working and use of available powers to tackle persistent offenders." As part of the scheme, police forces will use £66 million in hotspot policing funding this financial year to target areas of concern and deliver visible, community-led policing. The initiative supports the UK Government's Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, which promises to deploy 13,000 additional police officers, PCSOs, and special constables in frontline roles. Pwllheli has already seen the benefits of neighbourhood policing, with officers addressing repeat offenders and working alongside housing providers and other agencies. The town is currently under a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) through the Community Safety Partnership, which has led to a reduction in antisocial behaviour. During their visit, Mr Dunbobbin and Mr Jones met with North Wales Police area inspector Iwan Jones and PC Gwion Morris. READ MORE: First-ever Inclusive Dance Festival for North Wales to take place in Bangor Major work gets underway to revitalise Holyhead's main street and beloved pub They toured problem areas, including the PSPO zone, retail parks, and housing estates. Inspector Jones said: "We've worked to maintain a visible presence on the streets of Pwllheli, and this visibility is crucial for both community reassurance and action against those who disrupt others' safety. "We've already seen encouraging signs with a decline in antisocial incidents through our Public Spaces Protection Order and officers in the area will continue taking robust action against antisocial behaviour to ensure Pwllheli remains safe and welcoming for everyone."
ITV News
26-06-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
Police forces across Wales are set to increase patrols and target anti-social behaviour hotspots
It's part of the UK Government's Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, which will see 13-thousand more officers on streets and specialist training for local police.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
OPINION - Suffolk remains one of the safest places to live
I am delighted to announce the appointment of my deputy chief constable, Eamonn Bridger, who will be taking over this role when Rob Jones retires in September. This followed a rigorous application process. Eamonn is currently the assistant chief constable and has been in this post for four years. I look forward to continuing to work with Eamonn over the coming months. The constabulary is inviting applications all year round for its police constable programmes, with regular cohort intakes. Aspiring officers have two pathways to choose from. The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) is for those seeking a Level 6 qualification and culminating in a BSc (Hons) in Professional Policing Practice. Alternatively, the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) provides a non-degree route, focusing on developing essential policing skills through a blend of classroom-based and hands-on learning over two years. Committed to fostering a diverse workforce, Suffolk Constabulary welcomes applicants with varied skills and experiences. For more information on these pathways, please visit It was lovely to meet with Suffolk's new High Sheriff Gulshan Kayembe last month. My colleague Eamonn attended the initial swearing-in ceremony at Ipswich Crown Court. This historic role has a very modern purpose in recognising, supporting and encouraging all those who work in the legal system and emergency services, and I look forward to working closely with Gulshan, who will be visiting various departments within the Constabulary throughout the next year. Last month, I made mention of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, where the government has confirmed the additional 13,000 police officers and police community support officers coming into UK police forces within the next 12 months. The Home Office are investing additional spending in each force, and we are working in partnership with the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner to develop a delivery plan which will support all of the pillars which make up the Guarantee. Suffolk's community policing structure is already aligned well with the underpinning concepts of the neighbourhood guarantee, and we will continue to ensure this area of policing remains a high priority across the county. The Crime and Policing Bill is currently at committee stage within the Commons and, if passed, contains legislation and powers surrounding ASB, retail crime and public order which will support the implementation of the guarantee. Now some more great news – Suffolk remains one of the safest places to live, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently. The total recorded crime covering the 12 months to the end of December 2024 show that there were 58.1 crimes per 1,000 people, a decrease of 3.8% compared to the previous 12 months. Knife crime saw a drop of over 20%, while public order, stalking and harassment, robbery, drug offences, violence against the person, criminal damage, and possession of weapons also saw drops in recorded crime, compared to the previous 12-month period. It means Suffolk remains ranked third for the lowest levels of recorded crime in England and Wales. Five years ago, Suffolk was in 13th position in terms of its crime levels. To see us rated third once again for a third consecutive period shows a strong sense of stability and very productive and successful working. We have always been proud of having strong community links with our public in Suffolk, and the introduction of our new policing model in December 2023 has strengthened this relationship. Over the past year, the response from community leaders and residents has, on the whole, been very supportive, well-received and positive, which is really encouraging to hear, and I thank you all for your support. I would also like to thank my officers, staff and volunteers for their continuing hard work and commitment. Finally, I am looking forward to coming to the Suffolk Show at the end of this month – it is always such a lovely occasion, bringing together the public of Suffolk. There will be an opportunity for you to meet with myself and the Police and Crime Commissioner between 10.30am and 11.30am on the Wednesday, and the deputy chief constable Rob Jones and the Police and Crime Commissioner on the Thursday. Please do come and say hello, and let's keep everything crossed for some good weather.
Epoch Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Starmer Unveils Plans to Boost Community Policing and End ‘Culture of Crime'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to boost the number of officers on patrol in an effort to rebuild trust in community policing and tackle the 'culture of crime.' From July, communities in England and Wales will see a return of 'bobbies on the beat,' with guaranteed police patrols in town centres and other areas which are hotspots for crime. There will also be more patrols at peak times in those areas, such as on Friday and Saturday nights. Other initiatives to improve committee policing will see each neighbourhood have named, contactable police officers. There will also be dedicated anti-social behaviour leads in every force, which will work with businesses and residents to deliver tailored policing for their areas. These changes form part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee unveiled on Thursday, which the government says will respond to record levels of anti-social behaviour as well as increases in street crime. 3,000 New Officers by 2026 In the long-term, the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee will put 13,000 more officers into communities by 2029, an increase of 50 percent. Announcing the plans during a visit to Cambridgeshire Police Headquarters in Huntingdon, Starmer said that the first 3,000 new neighbourhood officers will be deployed by the start of next year, 'all of them visible on the beat and serving their communities—not stuck behind a desk.' Related Stories 11/22/2024 9/24/2024 Starmer also vowed to tackle anti-social behaviour, rejecting the idea that it should be dismissed as a 'low-level crime,' but rather one that impacts individuals, families, and communities. 'We've got to end this culture of crime that is destroying our communities,' the prime minister said. 'These major reforms will help us prevent crime in the first place,' Starmer said, continuing, 'to tackle it when it happens, and to stop it from spiralling.' Neighbourhood Policing 'Decimated' He also pointed to Labour's commitment to reducing trends in crime, highlighting last year's announcement of an extra £1 billion in funding for forces, including £200 million specifically for neighbourhood policing, and the introduction of new ' These pledges come against a backdrop of record levels of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer joins officers on patrol in Huntingdon, England, on April 10, 2025. Joe Giddens/PA Wire According to the The crime survey also revealed that police had recorded 1 million incidents of anti-social behaviour, with more than one-third (36 percent) of people experiencing or having witnessed anti-social behaviour, up from 34 percent the previous year. Starmer blamed the last government for having 'decimated' neighbourhood policing, saying it had become a 'post code lottery' on what sort of service people got. 'The proportion of people who saw a uniformed officer in their local area was halved in the last decade, and the result: crime soaring in our town centres and public confidence in policing going down,' he said. Law and Order 'Taking a Back Seat' Law and order is likely to be a key policy issue in the upcoming local elections, with a YouGov tracker In response to the prime minister's plans, shadow home secretary Chris Philp said that the previous Conservative government had delivered record police officer numbers, 'but law and order is taking a back seat under Labour.' He also linked potential police job losses to the rise in employer national insurance contributions. Philp told reporters, 'Thanks to Labour's jobs tax, our police services face a £118 million shortfall, putting over 1,800 police jobs at risk.' 'What's more, the Metropolitan Police are cutting 1,700 jobs and services, including moving officers out of schools, making our streets and schools less safe,' he added.
