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 16/02:

What have the neighbourhood team been doing?

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

-  Officers attended the food bank and warm space in Syston, speaking with residents and volunteers who are doing incredible work supporting the community. 

- On 19/02, We completed a small patch walk with Charnwood borough Council representatives in Thurmaston, gaining valuable insight into local issues and discussing how we can continue working together on improvements

- On 19/02, PCSO 6024 held a beat surgery in Syston town square, engaging with local residents and businesses about the issues that matter most to them. Thank you to everyone who stopped for a chat. 

- On 21/02, PCSO 6024 visited the Scouts Hut in East Goscote to talk with the young people about policing in their community.

The group had the chance to take a closer look at the police uniform, learn what each part is used for, and even explore the police car.

-The team have conducted patrols around Melton Road, Thurmaston in relation to off road motorbike use. Please report via 101 or online if you have any further information. 

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

 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