Speeding of vehicles along a number of roads on the beat, breaches of weight restrictions and bridge strikes all lead to a feeling amongst the community that road safety is an issue. Along with multiple parking issues in regards to school times and busy roads

Users driving with no documents such as Insurance, MOT and Tax. With no licenses.

As one of our priorities in Road Safety we are currently in the process of organising a speeding operation within the beat. We have had an increase of complaints in relation to inconsiderate parking and speeding especially around roads linked to local schools. Our team are working in partnership with Leicestershire County Council, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service in order to educate and push for preventative measures. In addition, with the help of a local councillor we are looking into speeding cameras along Normandy Way.

Anti-Social Behaviour - Ongoing issues with large groups of youths, particularly on public parks and open spaces, fighting, playing loud music, being abusive, drinking and using drugs.

Mid November saw the beginning of Anti-Social Behaviour Week. The week of action targeted anti-social behaviour and looked to disrupt individuals whom choose to cause harassment, alarm and distress to the local community. Your beat team increased their high visibility patrols in locations where you've reported issues. ASB takes on many different forms, from aggressive, noisy or abusive behaviour to neighbourhood issues such as drugs. We work with partner agencies such as local councils, housing and wellbeing services to tackle and prevent ASB using a problem solving approach to achieve the best results.

Reports of drug dealing and using at a number of addresses on the beat, with high interest to the rest of the county and other counties. This is attracting undesirables to the location and often resulting in ASB and disorder at the addresses.

We have received reports of increased drug dealing at specific locations within the beat. Increased patrols are being completed in these areas. We are also in close contact with local residents in the vicinity whom are helping us gather intelligence. “Well it doesnt affect me” I hear you say, drug dealing can affect everyone. Increased crime such as burglary and theft, an increase in violent crimes, the spread of addicts which can lead to homelessness and drug dealing and public drug use can deter potential homebuyers and investors, as a result house prices decrease which can lead to neighbourhood decline. If you have any information please contact Leicestershire Police on 101 or if you'd like to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers on 0800555111.