Rural acquisitive crime and quad bike thefts - Operation Lantern

We are working with farmers and local community to ensure that they report suspicious vehicles. Increase in patrols in the area - dedicated officers for these crimes.
Mobile patrols conducted around the area. Several police operations conducted to target vehicles and persons found in suspicious circumstances. Stop searches conducted under the Poaching Legislation.

Boat & outboard engine theft - Operation Headway

Working with boat owners & lake users to encourage reporting of suspicious incidents and conducting joint patrols on & around Windermere and Coniston.
Conducting Crime prevention work with boat owners & lake users.
Multi agency patrols conducted on Windermere. Joint investigations with other forces leading to the arrest of three persons. Most recently 3 more males arrested following reports of behaviour on the lake. Vehicle stop searched and outboard motors and other equipment located in the vehicle. All 3 Adult males released on Bail with conditions not to return to Cumbria whilst the investigation continues. We continue to work with our partners within Westmorland and Furness Council and the Lake District National Park to improve security, and to prevent and detect offences.

Anti-social behaviour in the Night Time Economy of Bowness

Increased number of patrols in the area. Use of a Multi-Agency Welfare Hub in the area with assistance from partner agencies. The hub is a new concept to try and help safeguard people identified as vulnerable within the night time economy. Due to funding considerations this will be a targeted process and utilised in busier periods. We have supported the Town Council with the use of the Street Support Officers provided through funding by Tactical Support Options through the summer months. These measures have seen a downturn in ASB in this area and the work continues