Operated by: Derbyshire Constabulary
http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/My-Local-Police/South-Division/Erewash-LPU/BorrowashandOckbrook/BorrowashandOckbrook.aspxThis Safer Neighbourhood area covers Borrowash and Ockbrook. It belongs to the Long Eaton policing section.
The villages of Ockbrook and Borrowash are located within the Erewash Borough Council area, in the south-east corner of Derbyshire, close to the cities of Nottingham and Derby.
Both areas are set within rural locations, particularly the village of Ockbrook. Borrowash is the larger of the two villages and is serviced by a small shopping area off the main Nottingham / Derby Road.
Current Priorities
Issue
1. Retail crime – targeting repeat offenders.
2. Auto crime - vehicle crime reduction.
3. Road Safety – targeting e-scooter riders.
Action
1. Officers to conduct regular patrols in the town centre and surrounding areas. Regular engagement visits will be conducted with retail premises within the Long Eaton area to provide reassurance and offer crime prevention advice. Engagement with key stakeholders such as local businesses and shop owners. Review incident reports using police data to identify any individuals involved and take robust action to prevent deterioration of crimes and incidents being reported.
2. SNT officers will attend and assist in the investigation of all reports of vehicle crimes. Increased high visibility and plain clothes patrols to be conducted in hot-spot areas to detect and disrupt criminal activity. Deliver crime prevention advice, including ensuring vehicles are locked and high value items are removed from vehicles.
3. Educate members of the public around the law of e-scooters. High visibility patrols to be conducted to identify and take positive action against riders of e-scooters. This will include seizing the e-scooter using powers under Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988. There is no longer any requirement in Derbyshire to warn the rider. E-scooters will be seized, and the rider reported for the offences accordingly. Once seized, there is no option of the rider / owner claiming the e-scooter back.