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 30/03:

What have the neighbourhood team been doing?

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

- On 01/04, PS 4017 and PCSO 6024 were on patrol in Thurmaston when they stopped a vehicle in the area. Checks confirmed the car had no valid insurance, and it was also found to have a tyre in an unsafe and unroadworthy condition. The vehicle was seized at the roadside, and the driver has been dealt with accordingly.

- Officers were patrolling an area known for drug‑related activity when they identified a vehicle linked to intelligence indicating that the driver was suspected of involvement in drug supply and may have been in possession of weapons.

A short time later, the same vehicle was located abandoned outside a nearby address. The driver was subsequently found in close proximity to the vehicle. Upon noticing the presence of officers, he attempted to leave the area.

The male was detained under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Further checks revealed that he was driving without a valid licence and without insurance. The vehicle has been seized, and appropriate action will be taken.

- Officers have been conducting CCTV inquiries in Syston following reports of youths causing anti‑social behaviour. Several individuals have now been identified and will be dealt with accordingly.

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

Wed 15th April 2026 from 1000am -1100am at Syston town square

Thursday 23rd April from 1100am – 1200pm at Thurmaston Retail park 

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