POLICE DETAILS
Cumbria Constabulary - North Penrith and Alston Neighbourhood

Community concerned about further youth-related night time criminal damage in Alston town.

Further damage at railway station - Investigation ongoing and suspects have been identified and are to be spoken to & crime prevention measures put in place… re: damage to farm walls & buildings Alston NPT officer is in the process of speaking to identified youths with parents present and his investigation continues. Regular mobile & evening foot patrols of the hotspot areas will continue.

ongoing concerns over parking and speeding. Recent intel also about sporadic drug activity on sections of estate.

carried out street safe surveys and letter dropped drivers who have been perceived to be speeding and we have liaised with the local councillor. We have regular patrols in the area and have the speed indication device deployed in the area for a month recording over 7000 vehicles the average speed was 17.5mph. Eden police will continue to carry out patrols in this location.

Issues with vehicles exceeding the 30-mph speed limit through the village

We will be a high visibility in this area of concerns around key times. Enforcement or words of advice will be given depending on the nature of the issue. We will carry out speed checks when able to. We are also working with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service who are the lead organisation to deliver educational inputs to young drivers; this has been done on a night time in hot spot areas or via school educational inputs.

Community concerned about further youth-related night time criminal damage in Alston town.

Further damage at railway station - Investigation ongoing and suspects have been identified and are to be spoken to & crime prevention measures put in place… re: damage to farm walls & buildings Alston NPT officer is in the process of speaking to identified youths with parents present and his investigation continues. Regular mobile & evening foot patrols of the hotspot areas will continue.

ongoing concerns over parking and speeding. Recent intel also about sporadic drug activity on sections of estate.

carried out street safe surveys and letter dropped drivers who have been perceived to be speeding and we have liaised with the local councillor. We have regular patrols in the area and have the speed indication device deployed in the area for a month recording over 7000 vehicles the average speed was 17.5mph. Eden police will continue to carry out patrols in this location.

Issues with vehicles exceeding the 30-mph speed limit through the village

We will be a high visibility in this area of concerns around key times. Enforcement or words of advice will be given depending on the nature of the issue. We will carry out speed checks when able to. We are also working with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service who are the lead organisation to deliver educational inputs to young drivers; this has been done on a night time in hot spot areas or via school educational inputs.

Road Safety Concerns

Cross border working with neighbouring forces to reduce speeding on Hartside pass

Concerns regarding anti-social behaviour and criminal damage

Issuing ‘Its Your Choice’ forms and interventions for anti-social behaviour and patrolling the hotspot areas

Community concerned about further youth-related night time criminal damage in Alston town.

Further damage at railway station - Investigation ongoing and suspects have been identified and are to be spoken to & crime prevention measures put in place… re: damage to farm walls & buildings Alston NPT officer is in the process of speaking to identified youths with parents present and his investigation continues. Regular mobile & evening foot patrols of the hotspot areas will continue.

ongoing concerns over parking and speeding. Recent intel also about sporadic drug activity on sections of estate.

carried out street safe surveys and letter dropped drivers who have been perceived to be speeding and we have liaised with the local councillor. We have regular patrols in the area and have the speed indication device deployed in the area for a month recording over 7000 vehicles the average speed was 17.5mph. Eden police will continue to carry out patrols in this location.

Issues with vehicles exceeding the 30-mph speed limit through the village

We will be a high visibility in this area of concerns around key times. Enforcement or words of advice will be given depending on the nature of the issue. We will carry out speed checks when able to. We are also working with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service who are the lead organisation to deliver educational inputs to young drivers; this has been done on a night time in hot spot areas or via school educational inputs.

Road Safety Concerns

Cross border working with neighbouring forces to reduce speeding on Hartside pass

Concerns regarding anti-social behaviour and criminal damage

Issuing ‘Its Your Choice’ forms and interventions for anti-social behaviour and patrolling the hotspot areas

Road Safety Concerns

Cross border working with neighbouring forces to reduce speeding on Hartside pass
We are continuing to patrol this area with the assistance of neighbouring forces, such as Northumbria police to tackle these road safety concerns

Concerns regarding anti-social behaviour in Alston Town

Issuing ‘Its Your Choice’ forms and interventions for anti-social behaviour and patrolling the hotspot areas
We are deploying officers to hotpsot areas
Working with the local schools to educate pupils
Hosting community events, encouraging the local community to get involved.

Road safety concerns, speeding in Melmerby village

Public consultation in partnership with WAF, in lowering the speed limit in the village
Deploying a safety camera van periodically
Working with Highways to conduct traffic surveys

Road Safety Concerns

Cross border working with neighbouring forces to reduce speeding on Hartside pass
We are continuing to patrol this area with the assistance of neighbouring forces, such as Northumbria police to tackle these road safety concerns
We have received concerns over speeding in Calthwaite, Plumpton & Skelton.
We have deployed the SID (Speed indication device) in Calthwaite. 2,550 vehicles activated the device. The 85th percentile speed was 31.3mph, which is within tolerated limits and no excessive speeding issue has been determined, however, review is ongoing highways to determine if further action is required. This location will remain subject to routine police enforcement.
We are currently working with partners to assess the A689, Brampton Road, Alston.
We have assessed Plumpton Village with Highways and our Road Safety Unit, who have previously carried out traffic and speed surveys across the village. No excessive speeding issue has been identified and the 85% percentile speeds are within tolerated levels. This location will be subject to routine enforcement by local officers. We encourage residents to report concerns about dangerously parked cars at the time to us online or by ringing 101.

Concerns regarding anti-social behaviour in Alston Town

Issuing ‘Its Your Choice’ forms and interventions for anti-social behaviour and patrolling the hotspot areas
We are deploying officers to hotpsot areas
Working with the local schools to educate pupils
Hosting community events, encouraging the local community to get involved.

Road safety concerns, speeding in Melmerby village

Public consultation in partnership with WAF, in lowering the speed limit in the village
Deploying a safety camera van periodically
Working with Highways to conduct traffic surveys
Local PCSO and CBO have continued to patrol and engage with motorists in this area.

Road Safety Concerns

Cross border working with neighbouring forces to reduce speeding on Hartside pass
We are continuing to patrol this area with the assistance of neighbouring forces, such as Northumbria police to tackle these road safety concerns

We are currently working with partners to assess the A689, Brampton Road, Alston.

Road safety concerns, speeding in Melmerby village

Public consultation in partnership with WAF, in lowering the speed limit in the village
Deploying a safety camera van periodically
Working with Highways to conduct traffic surveys
Local PCSO and CBO have continued to patrol and engage with motorists in this area.
Efforts continue to monitor this area, and enforcement taken where necessary.

Issues with vehicles exceeding speed limit through Calthwaite village

We have deployed the SID (Speed indication device) in Calthwaite. 2,550 vehicles activated the device. The 85th percentile speed was 31.3mph, which is within tolerated limits and no excessive speeding issue has been determined, however, review is ongoing highways to determine if further action is required. This location will remain subject to routine police enforcement.

Issues with vehicles exceeding speed limit through Plumpton village

We have assessed Plumpton Village with Highways and our Road Safety Unit, who have previously carried out traffic and speed surveys across the village. No excessive speeding issue has been identified and the 85% percentile speeds are within tolerated levels. This location will be subject to routine enforcement by local officers. We encourage residents to report concerns about dangerously parked cars at the time to us online or by ringing 101.

Issues with vehicles exceeding speed limit through the village of Skelton.

This location is currently under assessment in partnership with Highwways.