POLICE DETAILS
Leicestershire Police - Stoneygate Neighbourhood

ASB General - results from "my views" survey conducted by the local team, via Neighbourhood Link, ward meeting on 22/11/23 indicate that this is a priority concern on the area

Feedback regarding the Closure Order on Cedar Road has been good, and the street is much improved. This Order is in place until 02.05.24 and we are working with the landlord of the property still so, after a lot of work, we are seeing a significant reduction in calls for service on the street. The Councillor has informed us that the Cedar Park regeneration will begin in the coming weeks.
We are having reports of anti-social behaviour linked to homelessness on St James Rd and St James Terrace. Patrols by the beat team have been taking place and request for Outreach has been made. Arrests have been made regarding a group that are also linked to Spinney Hill park. We have also been dealing with ASB matters on Chandos Street and near Mayflower Methodist Church.

During the holy month of Ramadan, we continue to support local people celebrating safely. PS Brown has visited several mosques and the team is working with Traffic Enforcement and Licensing Enforcement along the Evington Road corridor. This is part of patrols for East Leicester as a whole. I would emphasise to residents and visitors to park considerately of others, especially around the mosques and at street junctions, to ensure safety is maximised. The Council have responded to concerns about parking and traffic flow with extra patrols, especially around the Evington Road corridor. Please also be respectful as they do their jobs. This is part of a longer-term plan along Evington Road which began following the shooting in November last year; to work with local Councillors, partners (including Traffic, Highways, Licensing, Planning, and Community Safety), and the community, to address concerns about ASB, parking, and serious violence. A business consultation with PCSO Akhtar and a police volunteer took place on 10/03/24. A patch walk with a local MP took place on 21/03/24 and PS Brown represented the police at a Licensing hearing to object to late night refreshment being extended for an establishment beyond 11pm.

Remember you can report ASB to Leicester City Council [email protected]

Or via Police calling 101 or via our website www.leics.police.uk

Drug Taking - results from "my views" survey conducted by the local team, via Neighbourhood Link, indicate that this is a priority concern on the area

Two search warrants were executed by our Neighbourhood Priority Team (NPT) earlier in the month. Although the target of the first was not present, the second led to an arrest and remand for an offensive weapon. This indicates that we continue to target those that wish to cause harm in our community. Further matters have included two arrests involving seizures of Class A drugs, cannabis, cannabis resin and a large amount of cash.
Cannabis factories were found on St James Road and St Albans Road which has led to the recovery of and estimated £200K worth of drugs.
This will serve to upset organised crime. I would encourage people to contact us with information to disrupt drug dealing in the area via our website, visiting Spinney Hill police station, or anonymously through Crimestoppers. Thank you.

Weapons possession and serious violence - From our patrols following the murder investigation in September on Conduit Street, we are aware there is concern about weapons possession and serious violence between the train station on London Road and Sparkenhoe Street. We clearly had a very serious incident with the double shooting on 22/11/23 have conducted lots of reassurance patrols.

A CCTV Pod camera has now been installed near to the junction with Chepstow Rd on Evington Road opposite where shooting took place in November. This is positioned near to location of the recent stabbing on Sawley Street which occurred on 14/03/24. An arrest has been made and the investigation is ongoing. Patrols in the area continue and PS Brown has visited local mosques, a local school, has spoken to community members, and we are building up the intelligence picture. We are involved in multi-agency meetings with social services and others with the goal of reducing violent crime and, again, this is part of a longer-term approach. The NPT last month arrested two young males and recovered two large machetes from a vehicle. This shows we can use stop and search powers effectively. Really useful information and support regarding knife crime can be found at www.benkinsella.org.uk