We have listened to you and the concerns you raised and will prioritise the following in May 2024. 

Priority 1: Burglary

You Said: You told us that you were concerned about burglaries within the Oadby area.

What we are doing: Officers are conducting regular patrols of the areas where offences have occurred, these patrols are reducing the number of burglaries. We will continue to do this going forward. Where CCTV is available, this will provide valuable intelligence on times and when offences are happening and possible vehicles involved, to assist in our patrol strategy. 

Priority 2: Road Safety

You said: You have told us that Road Safety is a priority, this includes things like Speeding, Insurance, MOT and driving offences.

What we are doing: Police volunteers have conducted vehicle speed checks at identified locations. A planned Fatal 4 operations has taken place in the Borough which targeted motorist’s speeding, not wearing seatbelts, using mobile phones and drink/drug driving. Local officers have received reports of identified vehicles being driven without valid insurance, MOT and tax, these vehicles are being dealt with.

Priority 3: Anti-social Behaviour 

You Said: You have told us that Anti-Social behaviour causes you concern. This can be things like excessive noise, smoking drugs and more. We will be working with partners to ensure we can tackle these issues and reduce their occurrences. 

What we are doing: Your local police beat team and response officers have regularly patrolled identified locations, as reported by yourselves with regards to anti-social behaviour and drug related incidents. Officers continue to stop check persons and vehicles who are involved in drugs. In the last couple of months, information related to anti-social behaviour and drugs has been provided by the community, this will assist us in identifying individuals involved.

Events and engagements attended

Oadby Mosque – Breaking of the Fast

On Thursday 28th March 2024 the Muslim community across South Wigston, Wigston and Oadby came together for breaking of the fast-during Ramadan at Oadby Mosque. Community representatives from Oadby Mosque provided an input on the significance of Ramadan, then followed the breaking of fast, there was a wonderful selection of food. Ramadan started on Monday 11th March 2024 with Eid Al-Fitr being celebrated on Wednesday 10th April 2024, a belated Eid Mubarak to everyone.  

Vaisakhi Celebrations and Nishan Sahib Flag Event at Oadby Gurdwara

PCSO Nad and fellow PCSOs joined the Sikh community Oadby Gurdwara on Saturday 13th April 2024 for Vaisakhi Celebrations. Then on Sunday 21st April 2024 a household & personal security event was organised, PCSOs were also honoured to watch the changing of Nishan Sahib Flag. We would like to wish all our Sikh communities a Happy Vaisakhi.

Long Service Award - PCSO Nad 

On Wednesday 24th April 2024 PCSO Nad was privileged to receive his long service recognition award by Chief Constable Rob Nixon. PCSO Nad said the last 21 years has been amazing and I continue this journey with pride and serve my community. PCSO Nad went onto say it was a proud day for everyone who receive their awards.

Beat surgeries - May 2024 

Tue 08/05/2024 - 10.00am to 11.00am - Oadby Library, The Parade, Oadby

Sat 25/05/2024 - 11.00am to 12.30pm - Tesco Express, Uplands Road, Oadby

From your Oadby Neighbourhood Policing Team