Community Priority for CHALLNEY/LEWSEY

JULY 26 - SEPT 26

DRUGS & GANG RELATED ISSUES -has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from Crime data.
DRUGS & GANG RELATED ISSUES 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 July 2026

The priority of DRUGS & GANG RELATED ISSUES will be the priority for the next 3 months

Actioned 01 October 2026

Community Priority for SUNDON/LEAGRAVE

JULY 26 - SEPT 26

ASB & DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
ASB & 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 July 2026

JULY -

During the month of July, the Local Community Team carried out a range of proactive engagement and crime prevention activities within the area. Regular community coffee morning sessions were held, providing residents with an opportunity to raise local issues, discuss concerns, and engage directly with officers. The team also conducted regular high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot locations to gather intelligence, reassure the public, and address community concerns. In addition, local businesses were visited and spoken with regarding shoplifting offences, with crime prevention advice provided and information gathered to support ongoing efforts to tackle retail crime and strengthen partnerships with the business community.

The priority of ASB and DRUGS has been continued for the next 3 months.

Actioned 01 October 2026

Community Priority for BRAMINGHAM / LIMBURY/MARSH FARM

JULY 26 -SEPT 26

DRUGS & GANG RELATED ISSUES has been identified as the community priority for this quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire Talking Survey, and crime data.
DRUGS & GANG RELATED ISSUES will be the focus of the next 3 months.

A PMP (PROBLEM MANAGING PACKAGE) has been set up under reference PMP/2847/26 to support tackling and resolving this issue.

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

Issued 01 July 2026

JULY -

During the month of July, the local Community Policing Team has maintained a high-visibility presence through regular foot patrols across the area in response to local tensions. Officers have conducted door-to-door enquiries around identified problem addresses to gather intelligence, provide reassurance, and address concerns raised by residents. Key members of the community have also been visited to strengthen relationships and gain further insight into local issues.
The team has been made aware of incidents involving deliberate fires being set within the area, and police are actively investigating these reports and taking appropriate action to identify those responsible and prevent further occurrences. In addition, several Coffee with a Cop events and community coffee mornings have been held, providing residents with an opportunity to speak directly with officers, raise concerns, and discuss issues affecting their neighbourhood.
Furthermore, an Environmental Action Day was carried out in partnership with local agencies to address concerns relating to littering, driving behaviour, and inconsiderate parking. These joint initiatives demonstrate a continued commitment to improving community safety, tackling anti-social behaviour, and responding to the priorities identified by local residents.

The priority of DRUGS & GANG RELATED ISSUES will be the priority for the next 3 months.

Actioned 01 October 2026