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.
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Community Priority for BARNFIELD/BUSHMEAD
JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR & SPEEDING has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results. ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR & SPEEDING will be the focus of the next 3 months.
2 PMP's (Problem Management Package) has been set up under reference PMP/1376/25 and PMP/5819/25 to support tackling and resolving this problem.
If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via: LutonCentral-CPT@beds.police.uk
Issued 01 January 2026
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The priority of ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR and SPEEDING has been continued for the next 3 months.
FEBRUARY -
Throughout the month of February, officers engaged with local residents, ward councillors, and the Sixth Form College regarding ongoing speeding concerns around Fairford Avenue and Bradgers Hill Road, particularly in relation to CCTV opportunities and the issuing of relevant Section 59 warnings. Engagement work was also carried out in the Riddy Lane area to strengthen relationships between college students and the police, fostering positive communication and early intervention. In response to the continued rise in speeding incidents, officers conducted lunchtime High‑Visibility Patrols along Fairford Avenue and Bradgers Hill Road, supported by the Neighbourhood Enforcement Team, to deter unsafe driving and provide reassurance to the community.
JANUARY-
27/01/2026 - Hi-Vis Conducted around the area of Sixth Form College
26/01/2026 - Hi-Vis Conducted around the area of Sixth Form College
23/01/2026 - Hi-Vis Conducted around the area of Sixth Form College, Riddy Lane and Barnfield College
22/01/2026 - Hi-Vis Conducted in the area of Bushmead and Barnfield
21/01/2025 - Hi-Vis Conducted around the area of Sixth Form College A multi agency meeting held at Bushmead Community Centre to discuss local developments and concerns Hi-Vis Completed around Riddy Lane and Barnfield College
09/01/2026 - Hi-Vis Conducted around the area of Sixth Form College Hi-Vis completed around Riddy Lane and Barnfield College
08/01/2026 - Hi-Vis Conducted around the area of Sixth Form College
07/01/2026 - Hi-Vis Conducted around the area of Sixth Form College DECEMBER -
24/12/2025 - HI-VIS done around the area of BUSHMEAD and BARNFIELD
23/12/2025 - HI-VIS completed around the area of Sixth Form College
17/12/2025 - 18/12/2025 HVP conducted around Luton Sixth Form to try and maintain peace.
15/12/2025 - Section 34 Dispersal Order put in place around Luton Sixth form due numerous fights happening throughout the day
06/12/2025 - Weapon Sweep completed BRADGERS HILL LANE and WOODS
05/12/2025 - Patrols completed around BRADGERS HILL & SIXTH FORM around the times of 1130 till 1200 and 1500 till 1530.
04/12/2025 - HVP completed around BRADGERS HILL ROAD, LUTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE between 1420 - 1635 Actioned 01 January 2026 |
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Community Priority for DALLOW/SAINTS
JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26
DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months.
4 PMP's (Problem Management Package) has been set up under reference PMP/2354/25, PMP/1359/25, PMP/1387/25 and PMP/1550/25 to support tackling and resolving this problem.
If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via: LutonCentral-CPT@beds.police.uk
Issued 01 January 2026
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The priority of DRUGS has been continued for the next 3 months.
FEBRUARY -
During the month of February, officers conducted a series of proactive and targeted patrols across key anti‑social behaviour hotspots in order to deter offending and provide visible reassurance to the local community. Particular attention was given to the areas surrounding Bowler Court, Brantwood Park, and Windsor Hill, where recurring reports of ASB had highlighted the need for increased police presence. These patrols were carried out at varying times of day to maximise effectiveness, disrupt emerging patterns of behaviour, and ensure sustained engagement with residents. Through consistent visibility and early intervention, officers aimed to reduce incidents, gather relevant intelligence, and reinforce the message that ASB will not be tolerated within the community.
JANUARY -
14/01/2026 - HVP has been conducted around the area of Windson Hill
DECEMBER -
31/12/2025 - Brantwood Park HVP Conducted no issues 24/12/2025 - HVP conducted around WINDSON HILL
23/12/2025 - HVP conducted around the flats on BONGRACE WALK
07/12/2025 - BRANTWOOD PARK HVP COMPLETED all in order - new location with tent identified where drug paraphernalia was located
02/12/2025 - BRANTWOOD PARK HVP completed drug users located and moved on Actioned 01 January 2026 |
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Community Priority for BURY PARK/ BISCOT
JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26
DRUGS , BEGGING and THEFT FROM SHOP has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire talking survey and Crime Data.
DRUGS, BEGGING and THEFT FROM SHOP will be the focus of the next 3 months.
A PMP's (Problem Management Package) has been set up under reference PMP/1396/25 to support tackling and resolving this problem.
If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via: LutonCentral-CPT@beds.police.uk
Issued 01 January 2026
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The priority of DRUGS , BEGGING and THEFT FROM SHOP has been continued for the next 3 months.
FEBRUARY -
During the month of February, Operation Salus officers conducted extensive high‑visibility foot patrols, with a continued focus on engaging both the public and local businesses. Patrols were intentionally scheduled during peak times and carried out across various days throughout the month to maximise visibility and community reassurance. In total, officers completed 98 hours and 34 minutes of patrol activity, resulting in 59 public engagements, 12 business engagements, 3 stop searches, 1 arrest, and no PSPO enforcements, with no intelligence reports submitted during this period. Of particular note, officers continued targeted engagement with Sainsbury’s—identified as a key location for TFS concerns—conducting foot patrols both within the store and in the surrounding area. Officers liaised closely with staff and store management to support the identification of potential offenders and maintain an active policing presence.
JANUARY -
26/01/2026 - at 1900hrs HVP was conducted around Sainsburys, Security Guard was spoken to no issues or theft from shop
03/01/2026 - Walking Engagement completed with Sainsburys, No issues raised DECEMBER -
30/12/2025 - HVP conducted as well as Walking Engagement in SAINSBURYS
14/122/2025 - Day Of Action - Plain Clothes operation inside SAINSBURYS - HVP conducted in the area - Walking engagement completed in Bury Park - HVP completed in the general area of Biscot and Studley Road
07/12/2025 - 1 Male Arrested, Charged and Remanded for Theft From Shop
03/12/2025 - Day Of Action - Plain clothes officers put in operation in store in SAINSBURYS working along with in-store detectives - HVP in the vicinity of SAINSBURYS to deter crime - 1 Male Arrested, Charged and Remanded for Theft From Shop - A meeting took place with SAINSBURY'S management and head of security to discuss their crime data and crime prevention ahead of the WINTER POLICING PLAN. Actioned 01 January 2026 |
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Community Priority for HIGH TOWN
HVP POLICING & BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results. HVP POLICING & BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT will be the focus of the next 3 months. A PMP's (Problem Management Package) has been set up under reference PMP/628/21 to support tackling and resolving this problem.
If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via: LutonCentral-CPT@beds.police.uk
Issued 01 January 2026
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The priority of HVP POLICING and BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS will be the priority for the next 3 months
FEBRUARY -
During the month of February, officers attended the location on several occasions, both in vehicles and on foot, to conduct high‑visibility patrols and monitor ongoing concerns. Initial visits identified no change in the accumulation of rubbish outside the address, and no persons were seen in or around the building. Subsequent foot patrols confirmed that the situation remained unchanged, with no indications of ongoing street‑based sex trading (OSST) observed at that time. Further high‑visibility patrols included engagement with staff at the nearby care home, who reported that prostitution activity was still occurring in the vicinity. They confirmed ownership of the surrounding bushes and agreed to explore options for cutting them back, while noting that the adjacent avenue of trees is owned and recently maintained by the council. Contact details were exchanged to support continued communication and follow‑up as the matter progresses.
JANUARY -
During the month of January, high‑visibility patrols were carried out across the area, during which no issues of concern were identified and all appeared to be in proper order. Additional patrols were conducted with similarly nothing of note to report. As these activities fall under Op Octans, officers also extended their patrols into the wider Hightown area, where no persons of interest were sighted and no suspicious behaviour was observed. These continued patrols form part of our proactive approach to maintaining community reassurance and ensuring a visible policing presence in locations linked to the operation. Alongside this, Op Salus officers conducted high‑visibility foot patrols within the PMP area, focusing on engagement with both the public and local businesses, while ensuring patrols were carried out at known peak‑demand times. These patrols took place on various days throughout the month, contributing to enhanced visibility and intelligence development. Over the course of these deployments, a total of 37 hours and 31 minutes of patrol time was recorded, resulting in 52 public engagements, 12 business engagements, 3 intelligence reports, 1 arrest, 1 stop search, and 3 PSPO enforcements.
DECEMBER - Officers from operation Salus have continued to carry out High Visibility Patrols in the area of this PMP. This have been on foot with the emphasis being on public & business engagement. We are looking to complete as many of the patrols at the peak times with the aim of reducing the total crime/asb in the area and have the greatest impact. Total Patrol hours in the area for December 2025 - 17hrs 6 minutes In addition to these hours, we have also completed numerous intelligence reports, numerous public and business engagements and stop searches. PSPO enforcements have also been carried out where relevant. Actioned 01 January 2026 |