981 - Plantation
Our community policing teams are dedicated to proactively tackling issues that matter most to our communities and address the core root of a problem, finding a long term solution. Split across local hubs, as well as an airport community team and the Community Enforcement team, officers have a visible presence in our communities engaging with the local public and prioritising activity based on the needs of the local people.
Partnership working is the key to community policing success and teams work closely with other organisations to maintain good networks and monitor community needs, working together to fully understand a problem and tailor the response to get the best results.
Leighton Buzzard CPT

Spiros Apostolidis
Police Community Support Officer

Steven Beer
Police Constable

Bethany Burdass
Police Constable

Rachel Carne
Police Community Support Officer

Jim Goldsmith
Chief Inspector

Jack Hollands
Police Constable

Stuart Hopkins
Sergeant

Samantha Howard
Police Community Support Officer

Amy Ison
Police Sergeant

Grant Maxted
Inspector

Lisa Pollard
Police Constable

Tom Sharp
Police Constable

Luke Skelton
Police Constable

Kirsty Wilshere
Police Constable

Juliet Wright
Watch Coordinator
Local Priority Issues
Priority | Action taken |
---|---|
PRIORITY AREA 1 - encompassing Barton-le-Clay, Streatley, and Sundon, has identified significant concerns regarding local car meets along the A6 between Higham Road and Church Road. These gatherings have led to increased instances of vehicle anti-social behavior (ASB), causing disruptions and safety issues for residents and road users. As a result, addressing these concerns has been designated as the primary focus for this area during the current period. Issued 01 May 2025 |
No update available Actioned 18 June 2025 |
PRIORITY AREA 2 - which includes Toddington, Chalgrave, and Chalton, has seen a notable rise in reports and concerns of anti-social behaviour, particularly around The Glebe in Toddington. This increase in incidents has prompted this to be designated as the primary focus for the area during the current period. Issued 01 May 2025 |
No update available Actioned 17 April 2025 |
PRIORITY AREA 3 - which includes Tilsworth, Stanbridge, and Eggington, has experienced a rise in reports of anti-social behavior (ASB) and criminal damage along the stretch of Dunstable Road from Watling Street (A5) to the junction of Dickens Lane. These incidents have been concentrated in select locations, prompting it to be designated as the primary focus for the area during the current period. Issued 01 May 2025 |
No update available Actioned 18 June 2025 |
Area 4 - LEIGHTON BUZZARD - Recent discussions have revealed a discrepancy between the concerns raised by the community and the actual levels of crime reporting. This misalignment suggests that many incidents may be going unreported, which can hinder effective enforcement and community safety efforts. Therefore, the primary priority for this area is to enhance the reporting of crimes and intelligence, particularly in the Town Centre. Issued 01 May 2025 |
No update available Actioned 18 June 2025 |
PRIORITY AREA 4 - BILLINGTON AND HEATH AND REACH. Issued 01 May 2025 |
No update available Actioned 01 July 2025 |
Area 5 - Hockliffe, Eaton Bray and Totternhoe Issued 01 May 2025 |
No update available Actioned 17 April 2025 |
What members in 981 - Plantation are saying are the issues in the area:
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