POLICE DETAILS
Leicestershire Police - Burbage Neighbourhood

You Said – Burglaries of homes, sheds and other outbuildings continue to be a concern in the area and as the darker nights approach house break ins have notoriously increased due to the signs that people are not home and the opportunities for offenders to be less disturbed with the cover of darkness.

We Did – We will be making this type of crime a priority over the next 3 months looking to raise awareness within the community about the steps to take to prevent being the victim of crime. The use of light timers and other crime prevention goods will be highlighted as a deterrent and increased patrols in hotspots will be taking place.

Where offences are reported local officers will work closely with the detectives to ensure that community intelligence and CCTV opportunities are maximised to provide the greatest opportunities of identifying the offenders.

October - Residential burglary is often vehicle related. We advise that you consider items such as window alarms, cactus spikes and ensure house alarms and CCTV are activated and working. Opportunistic criminals will often target properties during the darker nights, where it appears no one is home, please consider leaving a light on, using light timers or TV simulators. Ensure items such as jewellery and cash are secure and hidden away, limit who knows you own it, and increase your home security. We have had multiple reports of a residential burglary where high value jewellery was taken. These properties are often empty and incidents really increased from the half term towards the end of October. We are completing patrols, collecting CCTV and working with residents to identify those involved.

November - Residential Burglaries continued to be a concern during the first few weeks of November. Again, properties targeted either appeared empty or were empty. Jewellery targeted. We completed targeted patrols which were shown on our weekly NHL updates and worked with local residents to support with crime reduction and collect CCTV to support with investigations. We have attended several community events that were very well attended where we spoke to, and supported residents with crime reduction items.

You Said – Road safety is consistently raised as a concern around the village and with the colder, wetter months approaching and the morning and evenings being darker more people tend to use a car to take their children to school. The increase in vehicles leads to issues with parking and vehicles being left in dangerous/illegal positions

We Did – We acknowledge the concerns raised and have raised road safety as a priority for the final quarter of 2025.

During the next 3 months we will be actively looking to identify and deal with the offending drivers and vehicle owners.

We will be working in partnership with local schools to ensure that key messages and reminders are shared with parents and that police are in the right place at the right time to challenge and raise awareness with motorists.

Where repeat offenders are identified, the police will look to take enforcement action on the drivers to ensure that such situations do not continue to endanger young people attending out local schools.

October - we continue to complete a variety of road safety work in Burbage, such as responding to reports around abandoned vehicles, bad parking around schools and work also includes the arrest of a drink driver. we visited Burbage juniors and Burbage Infants as requested to complete a road safety assemblies as we enter the darker nights. We have also responded to multiple resident concerns around potentially dangerous parking. Whilst parking is at a premium in Burbage, we ask motorists to just be mindful of others safety. We have been completing patrols around schools and engaging with motorists and other parents to challenge bad parking. Issues mainly around parking on pavements and near junctions.

November - As the cold weather moves in, we are raising awareness via our social media to ensure motorists are taking care when driving. We are also making efforts to get funding to support Burbage over the coming year regarding road safety. Stop checks and vehicle searches are also being completed, results include no insurance, no license and small quantities of drugs seized.

You Said – Being the victim of a vehicle crime is a concern for local residents, and with the approach of Christmas leading to the likelihood of more valuables being in cars the opportunity for offenders to take advantage of this is high.

We Did – Over the coming months we seek to increase awareness across the community of this issue and to provide greater crime prevention advice through the use of social media, messages on the Neighbourhood Link platform, posters and crime prevention events across the beat.

Whilst current crime trends show that this type of offending is reducing, seasonal crime trends would suggest that a rise in this type of crime on the approach to Christmas can be expected. Our patrols targeting this type of offending will continue and where offences occur, local officers will seek to support the investigators by visiting the areas and looking at CCTV and other evidential opportunities to maximise the likelihood of identifying an offender.

October - Figures for actual vehicle theft remain low, but there are increasing concerns of suspicious activity including attempt burglaries where it is suspected the vehicle was being targeted. High value/high performance vehicles. We have completed multiple stop searches of persons and vehicles during patrols. Ongoing work to support residents with crime reduction items and as always, we continue to raise awareness around crime in the area. Suspects are attempting to take cars by lock snap to patio and back doors. Please consider a range of crime reduction items such as steering locks, driveway bollards, Patlocks and window alarms. Ensure your property looks occupied. We have also been completing patrols in the area overnight and supporting residents with RFID wallets and window alarms.

During November, 2 suspects were seen overnight trying car doors in Burbage. Thankfully, not much was taken from insecure vehicles. We completed extensive work in the area collecting CCTV in order to try and identify those involved. We also received a couple of reports towards the end of October relating to attempt theft from vans at the Hinckley Island Hotel.

You Said – Vehicle Crime. Data shows that During the first few months of the year vehicle crime particularly relating to theft of tools from vans parked at hotels increases. Naturally the community and local business are concerned about these seasonal increases and expect the police to take action to reduce this type of crime

We Did – Over the coming months we seek to increase awareness across the community of things they can do or consider to prevent them becoming a victim of this type of crime, this will include several social media messages and crime safety events being held across the beat.

January - No reports of vehicle crime during early/mid January but we have been raising awareness due to suspicious activity linked to burglaries. We continue to remind residents to use RFID wallets and steering locks. Towards the end of January, we received a report of a theft of motorbike, the bike was recovered. This occurred around the same time as several attempt theft from sheds. We have been completing late night patrols in targeted areas to identify those involved. We have been raising awareness via social media regarding shed and garage security.

You Said – Road safety is consistently raised as a concern around the village particularly around our local schools where parking and a general disregard for pedestrians' safety is regularly being seen. Additionally with the Icy weather during the colder months of January and February the risk of collisions increases.

We Did – We acknowledge the concerns raised and have raised road safety as a priority your local neighbourhood team will be working closely with schools to ensure strong messages are sent out to parents and regular school patrols take place an enforcement action is taken where possible

January - With the cold and Icey conditions, we have reminded motorists to take extra time and care when out and about. We are reacting to reports of dangerous parking and completing ongoing work around school parking. Over recent days, road traffic collisions have occurred and as a result, 2 motorists have been arrested due to drink drive. Due to the snow and general conditions, there has also been increased reports of road related issues. A vehicle has been seized due to disqualified driver and we have issued several fixed penalty notices around the schools areas due to parking offences, whilst we have been out on patrol. We will continue to patrol and monitor school areas as and when we have the resource to do so.

You Said – Burglaries of homes, continue to be a concern in the area particularly where offenders seek to break into houses to steak car keys. As the darker nights continue house break ins have notoriously increased throughout January and February due to the signs that people are not home and the opportunities for offenders to be less disturbed with the cover of darkness.

We Did – We will be making this type of crime a priority over the next 3 months looking to raise awareness within the community about the steps to take to prevent being the victim of crime. The use of light timers and other crime prevention goods will be highlighted as a deterrent and increased patrols in hotspots will be taking place.

January - During the evening of the 4th of January, we received 2 reports of suspicious activity and attempt residential burglary, officers attended quickly. In the following days, we received two further reports of burglary where suspects have smashed patio doors and taken items such as clothing and jewellery. Suspects targeted properties where residents were away (or thought to be away). We have been completing patrols, supporting victims and completing work in the affected areas. Work is also ongoing regarding persons/vehicles involved. Please ensure that if you are going away, use light timers, set alarms, and ask a trusted neighbour or family member to visit your property. Remove valuable items such as jewellery. Up until time of writing, residential burglary reports have dropped off in Burbage. Patrols and work with residents continue to try and limit opportunities.

You Said – Vehicle Crime. Data shows that During the first few months of the year vehicle crime particularly relating to theft of tools from vans parked at hotels increases. Naturally the community and local business are concerned about these seasonal increases and expect the police to take action to reduce this type of crime

We Did – Over the coming months we seek to increase awareness across the community of things they can do or consider to prevent them becoming a victim of this type of crime, this will include several social media messages and crime safety events being held across the beat.

January - No reports of vehicle crime during early/mid January but we have been raising awareness due to suspicious activity linked to burglaries. We continue to remind residents to use RFID wallets and steering locks. Towards the end of January, we received a report of a theft of motorbike, the bike was recovered. This occurred around the same time as several attempt theft from sheds. We have been completing late night patrols in targeted areas to identify those involved. We have been raising awareness via social media regarding shed and garage security.

February - We continue with patrols and offering residents support/advice around RFID wallets, theft from vehicles and home security. Whilst there has been limited reports regarding vehicle crime over recent months, we have just received a report of theft of tools from a van at Sketchley Grange hotel and Jury's Inn, and several reports of 2 males checking car doors on the three pots estate. Please be mindful around what is left in your vehicle overnight and ensure your vehicle is locked.

March - 3 reports regarding vehicle theft. One was from a hotel car park the other was from a residential area where the vehicle was parked by a garage and the third was where there was high value items left in the vehicle. We continue to advise people to use steering locks, alarms and leave vehicles under CCTV/lighting. Please ensure nothing of value is left inside your vehicle as it could make it tempting to take the vehicle as it is easier than unloading the items in it.

You Said – Road safety is consistently raised as a concern around the village particularly around our local schools where parking and a general disregard for pedestrians and road safety is regularly being seen. Additionally with the Icy weather during the colder months of January and February the risk of collisions increases.

We Did – We acknowledge the concerns raised and have raised road safety as a priority your local neighbourhood team will be working closely with schools to ensure strong messages are sent out to parents and regular school patrols take place an enforcement action is taken where possible

January - With the cold and Icey conditions, we have reminded motorists to take extra time and care when out and about. We are reacting to reports of dangerous parking and completing ongoing work around school parking. Over recent days, road traffic collisions have occurred and as a result, 2 motorists have been arrested due to drink drive. Due to the snow and general conditions, there has also been increased reports of road related issues. A vehicle has been seized due to disqualified driver and we have issued several fixed penalty notices around the schools areas due to parking offences, whilst we have been out on patrol. We will continue to patrol and monitor school areas as and when we have the resource to do so.

February - We have continued to patrol school areas and issue fixed penalty notices. We are also addressing issues around other driving offences that have been raised to us. We have advertised this work on neighbourhood link and Facebook to raise awareness and hopefully improve areas around schools. We have also been addressing concerns around locations in Burbage by challenging vehicle keepers and patrolling areas raised as concerns. We have also secured funding to support the area, especially school areas, with funding from the PCC. Further work will be done over the coming months as it remains one of our priorities.

March - Report of a road traffic collision. The river was arrested at scene for drink drive. Another driver arrested for drug drive following driving into bollards. No injuries. Ongoing work around school patrols. Further MVAS box being put up by the Parish council along with targeted work from local Police over the coming months to educate and improve local road safety. Ongoing school related parking and dangerous driving complaints.

You Said – Burglaries of homes, continue to be a concern in the area particularly where offenders seek to break into houses to steak car keys. As the darker nights continue house break ins have notoriously increased throughout January and February due to the signs that people are not home and the opportunities for offenders to be less disturbed with the cover of darkness.

We Did – We will be making this type of crime a priority over the next 3 months looking to raise awareness within the community about the steps to take to prevent being the victim of crime. The use of light timers and other crime prevention goods will be highlighted as a deterrent and increased patrols in hotspots will be taking place.

January - During the evening of the 4th of January, we received 2 reports of suspicious activity and attempt residential burglary, officers attended quickly. In the following days, we received two further reports of burglary where suspects have smashed patio doors and taken items such as clothing and jewellery. Suspects targeted properties where residents were away (or thought to be away). We have been completing patrols, supporting victims and completing work in the affected areas. Work is also ongoing regarding persons/vehicles involved. Please ensure that if you are going away, use light timers, set alarms, and ask a trusted neighbour or family member to visit your property. Remove valuable items such as jewellery. Up until time of writing, residential burglary reports have dropped off in Burbage. Patrols and work with residents continue to try and limit opportunities.

February - There were several residential burglaries to mainly unoccupied properties in early February. Jewellery was targeted, entry gained via smashing back windows. We continue to complete patrols and offer support to victims and local residents. One further residential burglary in the middle of the month where the patio door was smashed whilst residents were away. We have been completing patrols and raising awareness regarding home security. We have received several reports of suspicious activity overnight, officers have attended and completed area searches, a couple of the calls were calls of good intent.

March - No further reports at time of writing. We are raising awareness and supporting residents with crime reduction items due to the upcoming Easter holidays where homes may be vulnerable. There have been reports of cold calling and rogue traders which can result in elderly and vulnerable residents loosing a lot of cash and leaving themselves open to crime. We are advising residents again, not to store large amounts of cash or jewellery in the home.

You Said – Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) around local parks and streets in Burbage is a cause for concern, you noted incidents of cannabis/drug use, assault, bullying, criminal damage and general rowdiness. Concerns are that with the Easter holidays and other school breaks approaching young people will have more time on their hands and the warmer weather and lighter nights will encourage more people out that is likely to lead to wider ASB issues.

We Did – We have recognised the concerns of the community and have made it our priority to tackle this issue. We have lots planned on the run up to the Easter break which will include assemblies to be held at Hastings High School discussing what ASB, the impact it has on the community and the consequences if caught by police. We would encourage local residents to report issues to us and share information and CCTV, we have an excellent information sharing system with the school that will continue over the holidays and enables prompt identification of perpetrators. Over the coming weeks, we intend to increase our patrols in the area, use social media to engage with the community on this issue and actively target individuals identified as being involved.

April -

You Said – Burglaries of homes, continue to be a concern in the area this coupled with the fact that Easter and Spring half term will see people going away leaving their homes empty and an opportunity for criminals to take advantage presents a real risk for our community.

We Did – Residential Burglaries will remain a priority for the next 3 months. Your local community team will be working hard to raise awareness with residents on the need to take steps prior to holidays to ensure your home appears lived in. The use of light times and support from friends and neighbours to ensure telltale signs like bins being left out for protracted periods or post building up are not an invitation to criminals to take advantage.

Where offences are reported local officers will work closely with the detectives to ensure that community intelligence and CCTV opportunities are maximised to provide the greatest opportunities of identifying the offenders.

We will ensure that our patrol plan ensures that officers patrol the right places at the right time maximising our opportunities to disrupt and catch offenders.

April -

You Said – Theft of tools from vans and theft of high powered/high end motor cars are crimes that our community have raised as a continued concern. As the weather improves, windows being left open present opportunities.

We Did – Over the coming months we seek to increase awareness across the community of things they can do or consider to prevent them becoming a victim of this type of crime, this will include several social media messages and crime safety events being held across the beat. Our patrols targeting this type of offending will continue and where offences occur, local officers will seek to support the investigators by visiting the areas and looking at CCTV and other evidential opportunities to maximise the likelihood of identifying an offender.

April -

You Said – Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) around local parks and streets in Burbage is a cause for concern, you noted incidents of cannabis/drug use, assault, bullying, criminal damage and general rowdiness. Concerns are that with the Easter holidays and other school breaks approaching young people will have more time on their hands and the warmer weather and lighter nights will encourage more people out that is likely to lead to wider ASB issues.

We Did – We have recognised the concerns of the community and have made it our priority to tackle this issue. We have lots planned on the run up to the Easter break which will include assemblies to be held at Hastings High School discussing what ASB, the impact it has on the community and the consequences if caught by police. We would encourage local residents to report issues to us and share information and CCTV, we have an excellent information sharing system with the school that will continue over the holidays and enables prompt identification of perpetrators. Over the coming weeks, we intend to increase our patrols in the area, use social media to engage with the community on this issue and actively target individuals identified as being involved.

April - A couple of reports of youth related issues over the Easter break. These issues include trespass, Cannabis, Alcohol and loud music on Hinckley road park and fields by the Outwoods. We are working with residents and completing patrols. We have also received reports of knock door run where the situations became targeted and caused considerable concern. We identified and dealt with 11 youths by completing home visits, speaking to parents and using the anti-social behaviour incremental approach to manage behaviour going forward. We have also been completing anti-social behaviour assemblies in school where we spoke to year groups 7,8 and 9. We hope this work ensures that all children are aware of the impacts and consequences of bad behaviour, whilst out and about as we approach the May and summer holidays.

May - With the better weather, we have seen an increase in groups of youths and public out and about (Pubs etc). We have engaged with youths at local parks whilst on patrol. We have suffered a spate of Graffiti towards the bottom and middle areas of Burbage. Two persons identified and 0ne arrested. We have also dealt with isolated incidents where home visits have been completed. Other work includes neighbour disputes and drug dealing. Several arrests made.

June - Several reports of off-road bikes around the Rugby Road/Brookside area, we are completing patrols to try and identify those involved. There are also concerns relating to the behaviour of younger people leaving pubs and vehicle related nuisance. We are completing work which includes CCTV and patrols, to identify anyone who is visiting the area to cause issues to local residents. We are currently dealing with youths that have entered unoccupied property and caused damage. Whilst youths may think this is "exploring", it may also be burglary, criminal damage and trespass. We are advising parents and youths to ensure they do not enter private property without permission.

You Said – Burglaries of homes, continue to be a concern in the area this coupled with the fact that Easter and Spring half term will see people going away leaving their homes empty and an opportunity for criminals to take advantage presents a real risk for our community.

We Did – Residential Burglaries will remain a priority for the next 3 months. Your local community team will be working hard to raise awareness with residents on the need to take steps prior to holidays to ensure your home appears lived in. The use of light times and support from friends and neighbours to ensure telltale signs like bins being left out for protracted periods or post building up are not an invitation to criminals to take advantage.

Where offences are reported local officers will work closely with the detectives to ensure that community intelligence and CCTV opportunities are maximised to provide the greatest opportunities of identifying the offenders.

We will ensure that our patrol plan ensures that officers patrol the right places at the right time maximising our opportunities to disrupt and catch offenders.

April - Two reports of residential burglary during the day (13:00) at addresses on Sketchley road and School close on the 9th. Jewellery and a vehicle targeted. Work ongoing to identify those involved, appeals made and awareness raised through social media.
No further reports until 2 addresses were targeted on Victoria Road towards the end of April. Back patio doors smashed and again, cash and jewellery targeted whilst residents were not present.

May - At time of writing, no reports of residential burglary. We continue to offer crime reduction support, raise awareness and respond to reports of suspicious activity. Multiple stop searches completed where a quantity of Class A drugs have been seized by officers patrolling the area,

June - Report received that between the 17th and 29th of May, a property was targeted where items such as jewellery and cash were taken. We continue to raise awareness and offer crime reduction support. The other two reports we received were vehicle related where the home was broken into to get vehicle keys. We have been completing some extensive work in these areas and supporting residents with crime reduction items. We have also received a couple of further reports in June of a break to an unoccupied property and entry to a property overnight where it is suspected the vehicle was targeted. We have completed lots of community engagement regarding crime reduction in the areas of Cardinal Drive, Herald Way and Crownhill Road areas, with further areas to be completed over the coming weeks and months.

You Said – Theft of tools from vans and theft of high powered/high end motor cars are crimes that our community have raised as a continued concern. As the weather improves, windows being left open present opportunities.

We Did – Over the coming months we seek to increase awareness across the community of things they can do or consider to prevent them becoming a victim of this type of crime, this will include several social media messages and crime safety events being held across the beat. Our patrols targeting this type of offending will continue and where offences occur, local officers will seek to support the investigators by visiting the areas and looking at CCTV and other evidential opportunities to maximise the likelihood of identifying an offender.

April - A VW Tiguan and a VW Golf stolen from Sketchley Road and School close at the end of March and middle of April, one as a result of a residential burglary. No further reports as of time of writing.

May - No reports of theft from or of vehicle. We continue to offer crime reduction support to residents, including our regular beat surgeries and attending events such as the Burbage Inf/Jnr spring fair. Reminders around home and vehicle security sent out on neighbourhood link/Facebook. Patrols ongoing where stop checks and searches have been completed. One report of a theft of a VW Golf from a delivery driver. We remind people to NOT leave keys in vehicles, even if you are just leaving the vehicle for a few moments. We have supported residents with RFID wallets following a few reports of suspicious activity in the area.

June - Report of a theft of a BMW X3 from the Garden Close area. Appears to be a keyless theft. Please ensure you use RFID wallets and fit a steering lock. A further report from Crownhill Road of a BMW being taken. We are completing work around CCTV and crime reduction support as well as targeted patrols in the areas affected. One report of theft from motor vehicle from the Hinckley Island hotel were a vehicle window was smashed and items taken.

You Said - Residential Burglary. The area of Burbage historically has been a target for house burglaries. The draw of an affluent area close to major road networks makes the area ideal for cross boarder criminality. Although in recent years this type of crime has reduced considerably the fear of being burgled remains and as such throughout the summer we will make this a priority.

We Did…. You can expect to see us around the Village at key times where data tells us that premises are at the most risk, we will continue to complete a enhanced level of enquiries at all reports of burglary or suspicious activity to help maximise the opportunity to identify offenders. We will use our social media channels to provide crime prevention advice and guidance throughout the summer on ways to prevent your home being targeted including the need to make it look lived in whilst away on holiday, by ensuring bins are not left out driveways not left empty and homes not left in complete darkness. Additionally we will be reminding people to close windows and doors when they leave the home or when they are in the different part of the home to prevent opportunities.

July - We are completing patrols and working with residents which includes some target work over the coming weeks and months where we will offer support in the run up to the main summer holidays and as we look towards the darker nights.

You Said - Theft of motor vehicle - High-End motor vehicle thefts has been identified as a priority for the next 3 months. Such high-end vehicles are appealing to criminals and can often be stolen via the specialist kit extending the key’s signal in order to unlock the car and subsequently start it.

We Did - Our team will be present at all events across the Burbage area this year armed with Faraday pouches and other useful crime prevention kit to help ensure that you car is as safe as possible. We will continue to use CCTV and ANPR to identify and understand this criminality and maximise the chances of bringing offenders to justice.

During July - Report from Greenmoor road of suspicious persons attempting to take a vehicle from a driveway. As there has been several vehicle attempts over recent weeks, we continue to work with victims and residents to reduce risk. We are also completing targeted patrols whilst raising awareness.

You Said - Anti-social Behaviour - Summer holidays see and extended period where young people have more time on their hands. Warmer and lighter evenings encourage people outside to enjoy open spaces, meet up and have fun. This often leads to an increase in reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) which impacts significantly on the quality of life to people effected.

We Did…… We will continue our focus on ASB throughout the summer months. We will ensure patrols are conducted in hotspot areas and groups engaged with to remind them of the need to enjoy these spaces safely and responsibly. Where ASB occurs we will be working in partnership with the local authority to identify and deal with perpetrators via the incremental approach.

July - We are continuing with work to identify those involved in recent issues on Britannia fields, this includes CCTV work and visiting local residents. We are also working with the local school.

You Said - Residential Burglary. The area of Burbage historically has been a target for house burglaries. The draw of an affluent area close to major road networks makes the area ideal for cross boarder criminality. Although in recent years this type of crime has reduced considerably the fear of being burgled remains and as such throughout the summer we will make this a priority.

We Did…. You can expect to see us around the Village at key times where data tells us that premises are at the most risk, we will continue to complete a enhanced level of enquiries at all reports of burglary or suspicious activity to help maximise the opportunity to identify offenders. We will use our social media channels to provide crime prevention advice and guidance throughout the summer on ways to prevent your home being targeted including the need to make it look lived in whilst away on holiday, by ensuring bins are not left out driveways not left empty and homes not left in complete darkness. Additionally we will be reminding people to close windows and doors when they leave the home or when they are in the different part of the home to prevent opportunities.

We are completing patrols and working with residents which includes some target work over the coming weeks and months where we will offer support in the run up to the main summer holidays and as we look towards the darker nights.

July - there has currently been one report where it appears the target of the activity was the vehicle on the drive at the start of July. No entry was gained and nothing taken. We are continuing with our targeted work to reduce incidents of residential burglary, which includes patrols, door knocks, social media and supporting individual residents. On the morning of the 20th, there were multiple reports of suspects trying door handles, garden hopping and ultimately stealing a vehicle (which has been recovered). We are completing extensive work to identify those involved. We have completed lots of work with residents where we have attended locations, supported with crime reduction, and discussed local issues. Further reports of suspicious activity on Brookside during the early hours of the morning.

August - During the first week of August, report of suspicious person, followed by a couple of attempt breaks on Woodland avenue and Winchester Drive overnight. No entry gained. We are completing work to identify those involved and raising awareness regarding this type of behaviour. No entry gained and nothing taken.

You Said - Theft of motor vehicle - High-End motor vehicle thefts has been identified as a priority for the next 3 months. Such high-end vehicles are appealing to criminals and can often be stolen via the specialist kit extending the key’s signal in order to unlock the car and subsequently start it.

We Did - Our team will be present at all events across the Burbage area this year armed with Faraday pouches and other useful crime prevention kit to help ensure that you car is as safe as possible. We will continue to use CCTV and ANPR to identify and understand this criminality and maximise the chances of bringing offenders to justice.

During July - Report from Greenmoor road of suspicious persons attempting to take a vehicle from a driveway. As there has been several vehicle attempts over recent weeks, we continue to work with victims and residents to reduce risk. We are also completing targeted patrols whilst raising awareness.

July - Report of a motorbike theft where suspects have cut the chain and taken the vehicle. We are currently receiving reports of several suspects in balaclavas in the Burbage and Hinckley area. We are completing work to identify those involved. We are raising awareness around motorbike thefts and offering support where requested. One report of theft of motor vehicle on the morning of the 20th. Vehicle was recovered by Police later that day. We have also received reports of suspicious activity in Burbage and we are completing work to identify those involved.

August - No reports at time of writing, although there has been local reports of suspicious persons in balaclavas. This may be motorbike related so we continue to encourage residents to be mindful of this activity and we offer crime reduction support. Ongoing patrols in key locations.

You Said - Anti-social Behaviour - Summer holidays see and extended period where young people have more time on their hands. Warmer and lighter evenings encourage people outside to enjoy open spaces, meet up and have fun. This often leads to an increase in reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) which impacts significantly on the quality of life to people effected.

We Did…… We will continue our focus on ASB throughout the summer months. We will ensure patrols are conducted in hotspot areas and groups engaged with to remind them of the need to enjoy these spaces safely and responsibly. Where ASB occurs we will be working in partnership with the local authority to identify and deal with perpetrators via the incremental approach.

July - We are continuing with work to identify those involved in recent issues on Britannia fields, this includes CCTV work and visiting local residents. We are also working with the local schools. Other anti-social behaviour that we are seeing an increase in, during the warmer weather include Cannabis use, neighbour disputes and E-scooters. We are working with partner agencies such as housing associations and the council to support in resolutions. No major youth related issues during the school holidays at the time of writing.

August - Early August sees sporadic reports of large groups of youths causing low level nuisance in the area, we are working with local schools to identify and challenge this behaviour. Neighbour disputes continue to be of concern and we are working with housing associations/HBBC to implement outcomes to these reports. Reports of drug use/dealing also of note during the nice weather.