Operated by: Leicestershire Police

http://www.leics.police.uk/local-policing/riverside

Contact Details

Current Priorities

Issue

Theft from motor vehicles:
You said: Crimes involving motor vehicles are on the rise, including theft from and theft of motor vehicles.
What we are going to do: We have created Op Vow to focus on the areas of high offending, such as public multi-story car parks, and increase patrols. We will also complete enquiries into reported incidents in order to bring offenders to justice.

Action

November Update:
Riverside Officers continue to patrol the NCP and car parks on the beat, conducting engagements early morning to engage with staff and users. Crimes are continuing to be investigated through CCTV and intelligence building.

Issue

Anti-social Behaviour in Open Spaces:
You said: ASB in public areas including drug taking and dealing is on the rise and causing issues.
What we are going to do: We will increase our patrols in ASB hot spots, allowing us to engage with the community and provide that visible presence to help prevent incidents from happening.

Action

November Update:
The beat team have continued to monitor and patrol areas of high anti-social behaviour and drug dealing. Developing intelligence and working with the council after a patch walk as concerns were raised in relation to one of the open spaces on the beat. These have been brought forward in the joint agency meeting with plans moving forward. The beat team have also been utilising their stop and search powers to help develop intelligence and reduce drug dealing in key areas.

Issue

Student safety on the beat:
You Said: With the new term starting for De Montfort University Students we will be looking at safety in this area.
What we are going to do: Linking in with the dedicated DMU officer and security and arranging engagements at student accommodations to provide crime prevention advice and bike registering .

Action

November Update:
The beat team have had several engagements across the De Montfort Campus in relation to multiple operations (Sceptre, Gizmo) , most recently at the Kimberlin Library signing students up to neighbourhood link and completing surveys in relation to any issues in the area the beat team should be aware of. These engagements have also been completed at the student accommodations across the beat engaging with staff in relation to any on going issues. We continue to patrol the campus and work closely with the dedicated Police Officer and security for the DMU.

Upcoming Events

Crime Prevention Advice, Car Park Users

Officers will be patrolling the car park, talking to car park user about crime prevention relating to motor vehicles.

Where: NCP St Nicholas Circle, Leicester

When: 6 January 2025 at 19:00 - 6 January 2025 at 20:00

Bike register event

Officers will be at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, signing members of the public up to the Bike Register. This is a free service and ensures your bike details are registered to you. Dr Bike, will also be there to carry out repairs.

Where: Infirmary Square, Leicester

When: 7 January 2025 at 10:00 - 7 January 2025 at 14:00

St Andrews Play Association, community engagement.

Local officers will be at SAPA to talk to members of the public about crime prevention and to complete surveys on local policing.

Where: 125 Walnut Street, Leicester LE2 7GX

When: 7 January 2025 at 10:00 - 7 January 2025 at 14:00

DMU Bike Register Event.

Officers will be outside the student union at DMU, signing members of the public up to the Bike Registry. This is a free service and ensures your bike is registered to you.

Where: De Montfort Students Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Lane, Leicester.

When: 13 January 2025 at 10:00 - 13 January 2025 at 14:00

DMU Bike Register Event.

Officers will be outside the student union at DMU, signing members of the public up to the Bike Registry. This is a free service and ensures your bike is registered to you.

Where: De Montfort Students Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Lane, Leicester.

When: 14 January 2025 at 10:00 - 14 January 2025 at 14:00

De Montfort House, Community Consultation

Officers will be at De Montfort House to talk to students and members of the public about local policing issues. Have your say by completing one of our surveys, this helps us to set the following months priorities.

Where: De Montfort House, Leicester.

When: 15 January 2025 at 15:00 - 15 January 2025 at 16:00

Bike Register event, Nelson Mandela Park

Officers will be at Nelson Mandela Park, completing bike registers.

Where: Nelson Mandela Park, Leicester

When: 16 January 2025 at 15:00 - 16 January 2025 at 16:00

St Andrews Church, community engagement.

Local PCSO's will be visiting St Andrews, to talk to member of the community about any concerns they may have.

Where: Jarrom Street, Leicester

When: 22 January 2025 at 11:00 - 22 January 2025 at 13:00

House to House, Pavilion Close

Local officers will be visiting houses on Pavilion Close, talking to residents about any concerns they have.

Where: Pavilion Close, Leicester

When: 4 February 2025 at 18:00 - 4 February 2025 at 19:00

St Andrews Play Association, community engagement.

Local officers will be at SAPA to talk to members of the public about crime prevention and to complete surveys on local policing.

Where: 125 Walnut Street, Leicester LE2 7GX

When: 10 February 2025 at 15:00 - 10 February 2025 at 16:00

De Montfort House, Community Consultation

Officers will be at De Montfort House to talk to students and members of the public about local policing issues. Have your say by completing one of our surveys, this helps us to set the following months priorities.

Where: De Montfort House, Leicester.

When: 13 February 2025 at 16:00 - 13 February 2025 at 17:00

DMU, Student Consultation.

Local officers will be at the student union talking to students and offering crime prevention advice.

Where: De Montfort Student Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Lane, Leicester.

When: 18 February 2025 at 10:00 - 18 February 2025 at 14:00

St Andrews Play Association, community engagement.

Local officers will be at SAPA to talk to members of the public about crime prevention and to complete surveys on local policing.

Where: 125 Walnut Street, Leicester LE2 7GX

When: 20 February 2025 at 15:00 - 20 February 2025 at 16:00