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 for week starting 02/02:

What have the neighbourhood team been doing?

- High Visibility/Reassurance Patrols – in our ‘hot spot’ areas

- Visited and liaised with the local school regarding reports of youths causing anti‑social behaviour around Thurmaston. The youths involved were spoken to and appropriate advice was given.

- After a car failed to stop for the beat team in Thurmaston, the car and occupants were located and the vehicle was seized for no insurance. An imitation firearm was also found inside the car.  Both males have now been released on police bail for public order, firearms and driving offences while enquiries continue.

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

We have received reports of vehicles committing ASB, including car cruising, off-road biking, and misuse of e-scooters. Officers have carried out enforcement under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act and continue to monitor hotspot locations. Work is underway with local councils and landowners to explore longer-term solutions, including signage and environmental measures to deter offending.

Reports of residential burglaries have been received in the NL61 area. Officers have increased overnight patrols and are working closely with CID to progress investigations. Crime prevention advice has been circulated to residents, and engagement with Neighbourhood Watch groups continues to help reduce risk and reassure the community.

There has been an increase in reports of theft from vehicles across the NL61 area. Officers are conducting targeted patrols in hotspot locations and sharing crime prevention advice with residents. Investigations are ongoing to identify offenders, and intelligence is being gathered to support enforcement activity.

Upcoming Neighbourhood Consultations

Thurdsay 19 February 2026 from 10:00AM - 11:00AM at Syston Town Square

 Tue 10 March 2026  from 10:00AM - 11:00AM, at Syston Town Square

Friday 27th March from 1100am to 1200hrs at Costco in Thurmaston

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