Operated by: Derbyshire Constabulary
http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/My-Local-Police/North-Division/North-East-LPU/Whitwell/Whitwell.aspxThis Safer Neighbourhood area covers Whitwell and Hodthorpe. It belongs to the North East Local Policing Unit.
Whitwell is a small village with a population of around 5,000 situated in an agricultural area, on the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire boundary. Part of the world famous Creswell Crags are within the Whitwell boundary. The Church of St Lawrence is central to the village and dates back to 1150.
Current Priorities
Issue
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) around the community centre and library.
Action
High visibility patrols, liaising with premises and businesses, communicating with the public via Community Catch ups, Derbyshire Alert surveys and calls for service.