Operated by: Derbyshire Constabulary
http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/My-Local-Police/North-Division/Amber-Valley-LPU/BelperTown/BelperTown.aspxThis Safer Neighbourhood area covers Belper Town. It belongs to the Amber Valley Local Policing Unit.
Belper is a small, attractive market town within the Amber Valley Borough Council area and is situated eight miles north of Derby. The River Derwent and A6 trunk road run along the western edge of the town.
The railway makes an interesting feature in the town centre as its bridges were built by George Stevenson.
Current Priorities
Issue
1. Off-road motorbikes.
2. Parking outside Kilburn School.
3. Speeding on Over Lane and Spencer Road, Belper.
Action
1. High visibility patrols to take take place, work alongside our off-road bike team and utilise our drone capabilities to identify those involved. Positive action to be taken against riders located, issue section 59 warnings or seizing the motorbikes under 165 and taking suitable action against the rider.
2. High visibility patrols to take place outside the school at the required time, advising drivers, educating drivers and taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
3. Regular speed checks to be completed by police at these locations, work alongside our Community Speed Watch Group to support them to complete speed checks in these locations and work alongside our colleagues in CREST to advise drivers and taken enforcement action against drivers where necessary.