Operated by: Leicestershire Police
http://www.leics.police.uk/local-policing/oakham-town-and-barleythorpeThis neighbourhood beat covers Oakham Town and Barleythorpe. Oakham is an ancient market town in the heart of Rutland, and holds regular weekly markets and a monthly farmer's market, which keeps the area busy and bustling.
Current Priorities
Issue
Anti-Social Behaviour:
Through our consultation with you we have identified ASB as being a priority to the people of Oakham & Barleythorpe. Anti-Social Behaviour will be resolved with high visibility patrols and community engagement to identify offenders within local hotspot areas.
Action
This past month to tackle the ASB issue you have previously told us about we have been patrolling Cuuts Close, Derwent Drive, Welland Way park and the sidings. Due to the darker evenings and colder days we are seeing a decrease in Anti-social behaviour.
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Issue
Drugs:
Through out consultation with you we have identified that the selling and use of drugs as being a priority of the people of Oakham & Barleythorpe want us to address.
Intelligence development is being completed to ensure areas whereby drug use or supply is being conducted are being targeted to ensure offenders are being dealt with.
Action
During this month to tackle the issue of Drug Dealing on the beat we have been patrolling areas where drug activity has been brought to our attention, due to planned operations individuals have been arrested with investigations still continuing. This is something the local neighbourhoods officers/ PCSO and response colleagues are working hard to tackle. Follow our Facebook page to see live updates.
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Issue
Road Safety:
Through our consultation with you we have identified Road Safety as being a priority to the people of Oakham & Barleythorpe.
A high visibility policing will be present within affected areas. Speed Gun checks will be completed regularly to ensure offending is dealt with in a timely manner and robust way. We will continue to work with partner agencies, such a the road Safety Partnership mobile speed camera van.
Action
This past month to tackle the issue of Road Safety we have been patrolling areas where you have told us vehicle safety is a concern and issue. Vehicles have been stopped and drivers spoken to and dealt with accordingly. Follow our Facebook page for live updates.
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Upcoming Events
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Beat Surgery at Tesco
Where: Tesco Oakham
When: 13 January 2025 at 11:00 - 13 January 2025 at 12:00
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Beat surgery at Oakham Castle
Where: Cafe Nero, Oakham Market Place
When: 13 February 2025 at 10:00 - 13 February 2025 at 11:00
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Where: Church Street, Oakham
When: 4 March 2025 at 10:00 - 4 March 2025 at 11:00