Newsletter

January 2026 Priorities Newsletter for Melton Rural North

Welcome to my monthly update for the residents and communities of the Melton Rural North Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA). This newsletter will be circulated on a regular basis and will provide an insight into what is happening at the NPA.

PCSO Claire Gray 6541

We have listened to you and the concerns you raised and are prioritising the following.

Priority 1. Road Safety

You said: Speeding vehicles are a concern for you across multiple locations around the beat and issues with weight restrictions being breached.

What we are going to do. Visible traffic calming, speed monitoring enforcement. Monitoring of weight restrictions.

Priority 2. Farming Equipment Thefts and Rural Crime

You said: You are concerned about rural crime across the beat and the theft of farming equipment which has a huge impact on daily farming tasks.

What we are going to do. We will continue patrols in isolated rural areas and visit victims of crime. We will also target those patrols based on current crime trends and intelligence.

Priority 3. Antisocial Behaviour

You Said: You are concerned about Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) This new priority is based on recent incident reviews, ongoing investigations, and your feedback.

What we are going to do. Patrols in areas where repeated ASB has been recorded. Engagement with local children to deter them from any ASB. Where perpetrators can be identified, the incremental approach will be utilised.

Priority 1 Road Safety

Reports received and incidents attended.

13/01 – Waltham Lane, Harby, Single vehicle RTC

14/01 – Timber Hill, Sewstern – Allegation of bad driving, warning letter to driver.

Activity carried out

23/01/26 09:45-10:20 Waltham to Stonesby – patrols completed for weight restriction compliance – 1 vehicle noted, advice letter sent

10:35-10:50 – Buckminster – Crabtree Road – patrols for weight restriction compliance – no breaches

13/01 15:25-16:00, Waltham Road, Branston, Traffic Calming

Priority 2 Rural Crime

26*23370 – 12/01-13/01 – Muston – theft of Van, soon recovered by Lincolnshire Police

26*26484 – Saxby – theft of tools from vehicle and theft of bronze stag statue.

26*30532 – 15/01-16/01- Mere Road, WOTW, Theft of number plates

26*32962 – 17/01-18/01 – Stonesby - Theft of Black Land Rover Defender LT09 MUY

26*33282 – 17/01-18/01- Stonesby – Theft of Ifor Williams P7E utility trailer with upgraded mesh sides and off-road tyres, containing a bale of straw

26*33345 – 17/01-18/01 New Causeway, Barkestone Le Vale – theft of number plates

26*37623 – 20/01-13:30 – Melton Road, Waltham on the Wolds – Business Burglary causing damage.

26*43333 – 20/01-00:00-03:30 – Holygate Road, Stapleford – criminal damage to gate and crops.

If you have any information that you believe could assist the investigation to any of the above crimes please send a reply here or call 101 quoting the relevant crime number.

The beat have been carrying out regular rural reassurance patrols across the beat, focusing on farms, villages, and remote locations. These patrols aim to deter rural crime, gather valuable intelligence, and provide visibility in areas that can often feel isolated.

Priority 3 Antisocial Behaviour

Reassurance patrols have now commenced on Queen Street, Bottesford following a further report of a door being kicked. Officers will continue to maintain a visible presence in the area to deter further incidents and engage with local residents.

An antisocial behaviour investigation has also begun in Bottesford after reports of theft and young people deliberately dropping eggs inside a shop. Enquiries are underway to identify those involved, and we are working closely with the business to gather evidence.

Since the start of the year, we have received two additional reports of antisocial use of off‑road vehicles on Tofts Hill, Stathern, particularly during weekends. Patrols have already taken place and will continue in order to address the issue and reassure the community.