Operated by: Greater Manchester Police

https://www.gmp.police.uk

Current Priorities

Issue

Anti-social behaviour, violence and on street drug supply primarily in the School Hill and Brownlow Fold areas. The peak time for offences is during the late evenings.

Action

Officers are conducting high visibility patrolling, particularly during the late evenings. Local officers will also be gathering intelligence and will be utilising their stop and search powers to detect offences. Anyone found in possession of controlled drugs and/or weapons will be arrested.

Issue

Speeding and other traffic related offences on priority routes - Halliwell Road / Blackburn Road targeted as a priority. Peak times are mid to late afternoon.

Action

Your local officers will be conducting speed enforcement in the area and dealing with motorists who exceed the limit. They will also be seizing uninsured vehicles and arresting anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. We are also working with local schools to make the roads safer around schools.

Issue

Insecure vehicles being targeted and items stolen from inside overnight.

Action

Your local officers will be following up on all reports of vehicle crime, collecting any available CCTV to identify those responsible and arrest them. We will also be using Bee in the Loop to send out crime prevention advice.

Upcoming Events

Police Drop In Surgery

Come and speak to your local officers and raise any concerns about your local area.

Where: All Souls Community Centre, Astley Street

When: 16 April 2025 at 12:00 - 16 April 2025 at 13:00