Community Priority for LIMBURY/LEAGRAVE

OCT 25 - DEC 25

DRUGS & SHOPLIFTING -has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire Talking Survey and Crime data.
DRUGS & SHOPLIFTING will be the focus of the next 3 months, this has rolled over from the previous 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 October 2025

SEPTEMBER -
During the month of September, proactive policing activity was carried out across the Leagrave and Limbury wards in response to community concerns. High-visibility patrols were conducted around the blocks of flats in Hockwell Ring following multiple reports of drug dealing and anti-social behaviour, resulting in the submission of four pieces of relevant intelligence. In Limbury, two individuals were arrested for being concerned in the supply of controlled substances, following stop and search interventions. These actions demonstrate our continued commitment to addressing local priorities and tackling crime within the community.

19/08/2025 - 1 Vehicle Recovered Under S.59 from WESTERDALE for failing to Stop for officers

15/08/2025 - 1 Male arrested from BUTELY ROAD for Possession With Intent To Supply Class B.
Within the Vehicle Several deal bags were located and a Digital Scale

03/08/2025 - Door Knocks conducted around The Green

16/07/2025 - Door Knocks at JONATHAN HENRY PLACE

01/07/2025 - Drugs & Shoplifting have been identified as the priority for the next three months

JUNE ACTION
During the month of June I have conducted several stop searches in and around the Leagrave and Limbury area.
Ultimately creating a deterrence and disruption in relation to organised criminal activity, I have also effected a stop search in relation to 3 members of a known organised criminal group, as a result an investigation linked to this criminal group was launched with multiple phone seizures.
In respect to operation Belleville hi visibility patrols were conducted through MARSH ROAD LUTON, to deter, disrupt and apprehend those theft related offenders and provide community reassurance.
Further hi visibility patrols were conducted around Leagrave and Limbury in line with information and intelligence suggesting high crime rate areas and area associated with ASB and drugs.


22/05/25 - Regular hi vis patrols around LIMBURY and LEAGRAVE known hot spot areas.

07/04/25-Patrols on AMBLESIDE - 1X positive stop search under S.36 PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT for possession Class C drug.

01/04/25 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

23/03/25-S.23 search.

22/03/25 -GREEN COURT - HVP patrols

11/02/25-EMPRESS COURT -Door knocks.

10/02/25- EMPRESS RD, 1 vehicle S.23 searched, 1 person arrested for PWITS A and B.

07/02/25 -Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) EMPRESS COURT, HOME COURT, GREEN COURT, CONISTON RD, Vehicle stopped S.23 MDA search.

24/01/25 - S8 Warrant in LIMBURY.

Actioned 01 October 2025

Community Priority for LEWSEY

OCT 25 - DEC 25

SHOPLIFTING and DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from Bedfordshire Talking Survey, and crime data.
SHOP LIFTING and DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months, SHOPLIFTING has been rolled over from the previous 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 October 2025

SEPTEMBER
During the month of September, we have increased our focus on St Dominic’s Square due to a noticeable rise in shoplifting incidents within the area. In response, your local officers have begun working more closely with Luton Community Watch coordinators, holding regular meetings to explore collaborative solutions to this issue. Additionally, recent data from the local area has highlighted a concerning increase in cases related to Child Sexual Exploitation, which has now become one of our key priorities. We remain committed to tackling these challenges and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all members of the community.

AUGUST 2025
HVP has been conducted over the last month around the area including:
CHAPTER HOUSE ROAD, JILLIFER ROAD, MACAULAY ROAD, ST DOMINICS SQUARE, LEWSEY ROAD.
1 New Prolific Shoplifter Identified

JULY 2025
many patrols have been done around the shop in the LEWSEY area.
Foot beet has been conducted in the following areas: RAMSEY CLOSE, RAMSEY COURT, DRAYTON ROAD, PURCELL ROAD and LEWSEY STRIP
New location for Coffee With A Cop has been identified - LEWSEY LEARNING CENTRE

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

25/06/25 - Throughout June numerous hi vis patrols have been completed around St Dominic's Square, Lewsey and Knife sweeps have been carried out in Lewsey Park.

22/05/25- Hi vis patrols carried out around Lewsey PCSO 7707/7001/7372/7128.

10/03/25 -PCSO 7707 has patrolled the area of St Dominic's Square, spoke to local shops.

20/01/25 - During the morning Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around St Dominic's Square.

18/01/25 - During the morning Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around St Dominic's Square.

Actioned 01 October 2025

Community Priority for CHALLNEY & NORTH CHALLNEY

OCT 25 - DEC 25

DRUGS & ASSOCIATED ANTI- SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR -has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from Crime data.
DRUGS & ASSOCIATED ANTI- SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 October 2025

SEPTEMBER -
Your local officers have been conducting regular patrols around hotspot areas within the ward in an effort to tackle the ongoing issues of anti-social behaviour affecting the community. Recently, a property on Overstone Road was identified as a cannabis factory and has since been closed. This came to light following reports of a break-in, where individuals attempted to steal cannabis plants from the premises. As a result, over 180 plants were seized and destroyed, and two males were arrested by the Metropolitan Police for breaking and entering. Officers remain committed to addressing criminal activity and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents in the area.

AUGUST -
During the month of August, targeted patrols were conducted at the following locations in response to ongoing community concerns:

Humberstone Road – monitored for nuisance vehicles and incidents of speeding.
Supertyres and Dunstable Road – patrolled due to reports of drug-related activity.
Travelodge Hotel, Halfway Avenue – attended regularly to address anti-social behaviour and suspected drug use.
Challney Gardens – patrolled in response to concerns regarding drug-related activity.

JULY 2025 -
Throughout the month of July the following has been patrolled:
HUMBERSTONE ROAD for nuisance vehicles and speeding
SUPERTYRES & DUNSTABLE ROAD for drug use
TRAVELODGE HOTEL on HALFWAY AVENUE for ASB and drug use
CHALLNEY GARDENS for drug use

28/07/2025 - OAKLEY ROAD 1 male arrested for Possession With Intent To Supply Class A
58 Wraps of Cocaine and Heroin were located
large amount of cash
Since arrest the male has been REMANDED to Prison

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

25/06/25 -Regular Hi Vis Patrols have been carried out in known Hots spot areas of CHALLNEY linked to drug related issues, locating stolen vehicles and reporting abandoned vehicle to the council.

08/06/25- PCSO 7001 & 7372 - Crime Prevention Stand - Orbital Trampoline Park.

22/05/25 - Regular Hi Vis Patrols have been carried out around CHALLNEY area.

Actioned 01 October 2025

Community Priority for ICKNIELD/SUNDON

OCT 25 - DEC 25

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR/ DRUGS 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/ DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 October 2025

SEPTEMBER -
During the month of September, your local officers have successfully secured a three-month closure order for a property on Glenfield Road due to significant drug-related activity taking place at the address. In addition to enforcement work, officers have continued engaging with the community through events such as Coffee With A Cop at Morton’s Café, the Warm Hub event at Sundon Baptist Church, and a police surgery held at The Gospel Pentecostal Church. These events have provided valuable opportunities to hear directly from residents about the issues and concerns affecting the area, and to work together towards building a safer and stronger community.

AUGUST -
Throughout the month of August, the Community Policing Team has conducted numerous patrols across the area, strategically timed to coincide with periods of heightened activity.

Two dedicated nights of action were carried out, during which stop and search powers were utilised. One of these searches resulted in a positive outcome.

In addition to enforcement activity, the team has prioritised community engagement. Officers have participated in regular “Coffee with a Cop” sessions and have maintained a consistent presence at monthly events hosted by the Baptist Church, fostering stronger relationships with local residents.

16/07/2025 - 1 Arrested for Theft of Shop

15/07/2025 - 1 Arrested for Theft of Shop

02/07/2025 - Positive Stop Search Glenfield Road

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

30/06/2025 - Section 8 Warrant executed on EPPING WAY

25/06/2025 - Prolific shoplifter arrested

12/06/2025 - Prolific shoplifter arrested and remanded in custody

09/06/2025 - Cannabis Factory with 1,200 plants seized worth more than millions pounds

07/06/2025 - 3 Month partial closure on a property as a result of Anti-Social Behaviour

02/06/2025 - 1 Male arrested for PWITS CLASS A

23/05/2025 - Two weapon sweeps have been conducted in the local park.

22/05/25 - Regular hi vis patrols around MARSH FARM & SUNDON.

19/05/2025 - Three CPNW issued noise/ASB and drug taking

10/05/2025 3 key nominals stopped searched – positive stop searched

House2house enquiries regarding ASB in MARSH FARM in the beginning of MAY 2025

13/04/2025- One arrested for PWITS CLASS A following a foot chase – knife, drugs, baseball bat and several thousand pounds recovered.

02/04/2025- 1 arrested and stolen bike recovered.

01/04/2025- This priority has been extended for a further 3 months.

29/01/25 -S8 Warrant - DERWENT AVE 1 arrested, cannabis factory dismantled.

Actioned 01 July 2025

Community Priority for MARSH FARM

OCT 25 - DEC 25

GANG VOILENCE / DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
GANG VIOLENCE/ DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 October 2025

SEPTEMBER
Over the course of September, your local officers have continued their efforts to engage with the community by hosting a Coffee With a Cop event at the new Café 1 inside Futures House, as well as setting up a Crime Prevention stand outside the police station to gather feedback and understand the concerns being raised locally. Officers have also taken proactive steps to speak directly with known nominals in the area, aiming to understand the reasons behind their actions and explore ways in which support can be offered to help them make positive changes.

31/08/2025 - Officer spoke to further Known Nominals in the area

26/08/2025 - HVP around Marsh Farm has been conducted.
Through this Officers have Visited multiple Known nominals with parents present and spoke to them

15/08/2025 - 1 Male arrested for Possession of an Offensive Weapon & Possession of Class B

10/08/2025 - Day of Action
X2 Vehicles Stopped
x4 Positive Stop Search
X1 New shoplifter identified
HVP around SEDWICK ROAD, BRAMINGHAM WOODS, WOODBRIDGE CLOSE

09/08/2025 - Day of Action
X2 Vehicle Stop Searches
1 Missing Child Returned Home
HVP around SHERD HOUSE / PURELY PARK, HOCKWELL RING, ST DOMINICS SQUARE
01/07/2025 - 31/07/2025
Through the month of JULY to tackle GANG VOILENCE and Drugs we have:
Visited numerous Gang Members at there households to speak to them and their parents
HVP around known hotspots around Marsh Farm
Numerous nights of Actions were done

Actioned 01 October 2025

Community Priority for BRAMINGHAM

OCT 25 - DEC 25

NUISANCE VEHICLES has been identified as the community priority for this quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire Talking Survey, and crime data.

NUISANCE VEHICLES will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 October 2025

SEPTEMBER -
Within the month of September, your community officers have carried out regular patrols across hotspot areas in Bramingham to address local concerns and promote public safety. Alongside these patrols, officers have actively engaged with residents through initiatives such as Coffee With A Cop at Costa Coffee and a regular crime prevention stand at Sainsbury’s, offering opportunities to hear directly from the community about the issues they are facing. More recently, your community officer has been working in partnership with Councillor Azizul to further strengthen efforts in making Bramingham a safer and more welcoming place for all residents.

AUGUST -
During the month of August, your local Community Policing Team implemented a range of targeted tactics to address concerns regarding speeding in the area.

Following multiple reports from residents regarding vehicles being driven in an anti-social and dangerous manner, I have personally engaged with members of the community to gather further information. As a result, several vehicle registrations were identified and warning letters have since been issued to the registered keepers.

In addition, officers have conducted multiple patrols during key times identified by residents, with the aim of detecting and deterring speeding and other forms of anti-social driving.

22/07/2025 - X7 Warning letters sent out for vehicles acting in an anti-social manner

02/07/2025 - SPEED OP completed 1400hrs till 1550hrs
245 vehicles recorded on Whitehorse Vale & Quantock Rise
7 reported for excess speed
3 Warning letters sent

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

25/06/2025-Regular Hi Vis Patrols have been carried out in June around Bramingham, PCSO 7372 & 7001 have been speaking with local residents and business to identify vehicles offending.
x3 S59 issued to vehicles acting in a Anti social manner.
The speeding issue in Bramingham has been raised to local councillors, highways and LBC for joint working to resolve the issue.

12/06/25- Speed Watch carried out a session in the afternoon on WHITEHORSE VALE, by CICERO DR - 367 vehicles were recorded of which 5 were reported, 2 of these were in excess of 40mph with highest speed 53mph.

22/05/25- PCSO 7001 & 7372 - Residents meeting with EDGCOTT CLOSE residents, regular hi vis patrols are being carried out in known hotspot areas.

28/04/25-Speed Watch carried out a session on QUANTOCK RISE - overall 330 vehicles were recorded of which 4 were reported with top speed of 37mph.

25/04/25- The North and West Community Team were out carrying out a Speed Operation on QUANTOCK RISE & WHITEHORSE VALE -226 vehicles were recorded during the 3 hours of which 6 were reported, with a addition 6 warning letters sent to drivers of these 3 were at 40mph or more with a top speed of 43mph.1 Vehicle was seized under 165 of the Road Traffic Act due to no Insurance.

Actioned 01 October 2025