weekly update

Dear Neighbourhood Link Member,

Good Afternoon, and I hope you are well!

Here is an update on neighbourhood policing in Syston, Thurmaston and surrounding villages:

What have the neighbourhood team been doing?

As well as making your home look occupied, there are some quick and easy steps you can take to prevent opportunistic thieves from entering your home.

We are doing everything we can to keep you safe.

Some things you can do are:

🚪 Keep doors and windows locked and take the key out of the lock.

🔒 Prevent easy access to your home with locked gates or fencing.

🪟 Move/remove items which can provide easier access to windows, such as bins and garden furniture.

🪜 Burglars are known to use ladders to access upper windows to avoid intruder alarm sensors on the lower floors of properties. Keep ladders out of sight and ensure sheds, garages and outbuildings are locked.

This is just a selection of what the neighbourhood team have been doing, we have also been completing crime investigations, partnership working with other agencies and engaging with residents and businesses in the area. 

 Our Priorities

The community has raised concerns about anti-social behaviour (ASB), particularly involving quad bikes and groups of rowdy youths gathering in parks and recreational areas.
A joint site visit with Charnwood Borough Council (CBC) was conducted at Thorpebury in the Limes to assess access issues and explore potential solutions. Discussions with developers are planned to address these concerns.
Regular targeted patrols continue in Thorpebury in the Limes and Checkland Road and Thurmaston to monitor ASB and provide community reassurance.

The community has raised concerns about speeding and parking issues across various locations in the Charnwood East area.
Officers delivered a road safety talk to children at the local Rainbows group to promote early awareness.
A poster detailing Section 59 power notice has been placed at Thorpebury in the Limes and Thurmaston Retail Park to warn against anti-social vehicle use and outline the consequences.
During a recent car cruise event, local police, supported by traffic units, attended and issued Section 59 notices to several vehicles involved in anti-social driving. Engagement is ongoing with Church Hill School in Thurmaston and the camera car team have been asked to attend and to address parking concerns, and letters are being prepared for schools to share with parents to encourage safer and more considerate parking practices.

Retail theft has emerged as a growing concern within the beat, with several stores being repeatedly targeted. In response, the team has collected CCTV footage to assist in identifying offenders and progressing investigations. Officers have conducted regular patrols at Thurmaston Retail Park and Tesco in Syston to provide a visible presence and deter further incidents. Engagement with store staff is ongoing, including beat surgeries held at retail locations to strengthen partnerships and gather intelligence. Efforts continue to identify those responsible and reduce the impact of retail crime on local businesses.

 Upcoming Neighbourhood Consultations

Tuesday 4th November – Syston Town square – 1300pm – 1400pm

Saturday 8th November – Queni bean coffee shop, Queniborough – 11:00am – 12:00pm

Neighbourhood consultations are a good opportunity to discuss your neighbourhood concerns and meet your local policing team.  Please come along and speak to us.

I hope you all have a lovely week, have fun and keep safe!

Kind Regards,

Beat 61 Neighbourhood Team