Operated by: Bedfordshire Police

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Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Community Priority for MARSH FARM

JULY 25 - SEPT 25

GANG VOILENCE / DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
GANG VIOLENCE/ DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

31/08/2025 - Officer spoke to further Known Nominals in the area

26/08/2025 - HVP around Marsh Farm has been conducted.
Through this Officers have Visited multiple Known nominals with parents present and spoke to them

15/08/2025 - 1 Male arrested for Possession of an Offensive Weapon & Possession of Class B

10/08/2025 - Day of Action
X2 Vehicles Stopped
x4 Positive Stop Search
X1 New shoplifter identified
HVP around SEDWICK ROAD, BRAMINGHAM WOODS, WOODBRIDGE CLOSE

09/08/2025 - Day of Action
X2 Vehicle Stop Searches
1 Missing Child Returned Home
HVP around SHERD HOUSE / PURELY PARK, HOCKWELL RING, ST DOMINICS SQUARE
01/07/2025 - 31/07/2025
Through the month of JULY to tackle GANG VOILENCE and Drugs we have:
Visited numerous Gang Members at there households to speak to them and their parents
HVP around known hotspots around Marsh Farm
Numerous nights of Actions were done

Issue

Community Priority for BRAMINGHAM

JULY 25- SEPT 25

SPEEDING has been identified as the community priority for this quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire Talking Survey, and crime data.

SPEEDING will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

AUGUST -
During the month of August, your local Community Policing Team implemented a range of targeted tactics to address concerns regarding speeding in the area.

Following multiple reports from residents regarding vehicles being driven in an anti-social and dangerous manner, I have personally engaged with members of the community to gather further information. As a result, several vehicle registrations were identified and warning letters have since been issued to the registered keepers.

In addition, officers have conducted multiple patrols during key times identified by residents, with the aim of detecting and deterring speeding and other forms of anti-social driving.

22/07/2025 - X7 Warning letters sent out for vehicles acting in an anti-social manner

02/07/2025 - SPEED OP completed 1400hrs till 1550hrs
245 vehicles recorded on Whitehorse Vale & Quantock Rise
7 reported for excess speed
3 Warning letters sent

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

25/06/2025-Regular Hi Vis Patrols have been carried out in June around Bramingham, PCSO 7372 & 7001 have been speaking with local residents and business to identify vehicles offending.
x3 S59 issued to vehicles acting in a Anti social manner.
The speeding issue in Bramingham has been raised to local councillors, highways and LBC for joint working to resolve the issue.

12/06/25- Speed Watch carried out a session in the afternoon on WHITEHORSE VALE, by CICERO DR - 367 vehicles were recorded of which 5 were reported, 2 of these were in excess of 40mph with highest speed 53mph.

22/05/25- PCSO 7001 & 7372 - Residents meeting with EDGCOTT CLOSE residents, regular hi vis patrols are being carried out in known hotspot areas.

28/04/25-Speed Watch carried out a session on QUANTOCK RISE - overall 330 vehicles were recorded of which 4 were reported with top speed of 37mph.

25/04/25- The North and West Community Team were out carrying out a Speed Operation on QUANTOCK RISE & WHITEHORSE VALE -226 vehicles were recorded during the 3 hours of which 6 were reported, with a addition 6 warning letters sent to drivers of these 3 were at 40mph or more with a top speed of 43mph.1 Vehicle was seized under 165 of the Road Traffic Act due to no Insurance.

Issue

Community Priority for LIMBURY/LEAGRAVE

JULY 25 - SEPT 25

DRUGS & SHOPLIFTING -has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire Talking Survey and Crime data.
DRUGS & SHOPLIFTING will be the focus of the next 3 months, this has rolled over from the previous 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

19/08/2025 - 1 Vehicle Recovered Under S.59 from WESTERDALE for failing to Stop for officers

15/08/2025 - 1 Male arrested from BUTELY ROAD for Possession With Intent To Supply Class B.
Within the Vehicle Several deal bags were located and a Digital Scale

03/08/2025 - Door Knocks conducted around The Green

16/07/2025 - Door Knocks at JONATHAN HENRY PLACE

01/07/2025 - Drugs & Shoplifting have been identified as the priority for the next three months

JUNE ACTION
During the month of June I have conducted several stop searches in and around the Leagrave and Limbury area.
Ultimately creating a deterrence and disruption in relation to organised criminal activity, I have also effected a stop search in relation to 3 members of a known organised criminal group, as a result an investigation linked to this criminal group was launched with multiple phone seizures.
In respect to operation Belleville hi visibility patrols were conducted through MARSH ROAD LUTON, to deter, disrupt and apprehend those theft related offenders and provide community reassurance.
Further hi visibility patrols were conducted around Leagrave and Limbury in line with information and intelligence suggesting high crime rate areas and area associated with ASB and drugs.

22/05/25 - Regular hi vis patrols around LIMBURY and LEAGRAVE known hot spot areas.

07/04/25-Patrols on AMBLESIDE - 1X positive stop search under S.36 PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT for possession Class C drug.

01/04/25 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

23/03/25-S.23 search.

22/03/25 -GREEN COURT - HVP patrols

11/02/25-EMPRESS COURT -Door knocks.

10/02/25- EMPRESS RD, 1 vehicle S.23 searched, 1 person arrested for PWITS A and B.

07/02/25 -Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) EMPRESS COURT, HOME COURT, GREEN COURT, CONISTON RD, Vehicle stopped S.23 MDA search.

24/01/25 - S8 Warrant in LIMBURY.

Issue

Community Priority for LEWSEY

JULY 25 - SEPT 25

SHOPLIFTING and DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from Bedfordshire Talking Survey, and crime data.
SHOP LIFTING and DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months, SHOPLIFTING has been rolled over from the previous 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

AUGUST 2025
HVP has been conducted over the last month around the area including:
CHAPTER HOUSE ROAD, JILLIFER ROAD, MACAULAY ROAD, ST DOMINICS SQUARE, LEWSEY ROAD.
1 New Prolific Shoplifter Identified

JULY 2025
many patrols have been done around the shop in the LEWSEY area.
Foot beet has been conducted in the following areas: RAMSEY CLOSE, RAMSEY COURT, DRAYTON ROAD, PURCELL ROAD and LEWSEY STRIP
New location for Coffee With A Cop has been identified - LEWSEY LEARNING CENTRE

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

25/06/25 - Throughout June numerous hi vis patrols have been completed around St Dominic's Square, Lewsey and Knife sweeps have been carried out in Lewsey Park.

22/05/25- Hi vis patrols carried out around Lewsey PCSO 7707/7001/7372/7128.

10/03/25 -PCSO 7707 has patrolled the area of St Dominic's Square, spoke to local shops.

20/01/25 - During the morning Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around St Dominic's Square.

18/01/25 - During the morning Hi Vis Patrols (HVP) around St Dominic's Square.

Issue

Community Priority for CHALLNEY & NORTH CHALLNEY

APRIL 25 - JUNE 25

DRUGS & ASSOCIATED ANTI- SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR -has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from Crime data.
DRUGS & ASSOCIATED ANTI- SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

AUGUST -
During the month of August, targeted patrols were conducted at the following locations in response to ongoing community concerns:

Humberstone Road – monitored for nuisance vehicles and incidents of speeding.
Supertyres and Dunstable Road – patrolled due to reports of drug-related activity.
Travelodge Hotel, Halfway Avenue – attended regularly to address anti-social behaviour and suspected drug use.
Challney Gardens – patrolled in response to concerns regarding drug-related activity.

JULY 2025 -
Throughout the month of July the following has been patrolled:
HUMBERSTONE ROAD for nuisance vehicles and speeding
SUPERTYRES & DUNSTABLE ROAD for drug use
TRAVELODGE HOTEL on HALFWAY AVENUE for ASB and drug use
CHALLNEY GARDENS for drug use

28/07/2025 - OAKLEY ROAD 1 male arrested for Possession With Intent To Supply Class A
58 Wraps of Cocaine and Heroin were located
large amount of cash
Since arrest the male has been REMANDED to Prison

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

25/06/25 -Regular Hi Vis Patrols have been carried out in known Hots spot areas of CHALLNEY linked to drug related issues, locating stolen vehicles and reporting abandoned vehicle to the council.

08/06/25- PCSO 7001 & 7372 - Crime Prevention Stand - Orbital Trampoline Park.

22/05/25 - Regular Hi Vis Patrols have been carried out around CHALLNEY area.

Issue

Community Priority for ICKNIELD/SUNDON

JULY 25 - SEPT 25

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR/ DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR/ DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Action

AUGUST -
Throughout the month of August, the Community Policing Team has conducted numerous patrols across the area, strategically timed to coincide with periods of heightened activity.

Two dedicated nights of action were carried out, during which stop and search powers were utilised. One of these searches resulted in a positive outcome.

In addition to enforcement activity, the team has prioritised community engagement. Officers have participated in regular "Coffee with a Cop" sessions and have maintained a consistent presence at monthly events hosted by the Baptist Church, fostering stronger relationships with local residents.

16/07/2025 - 1 Arrested for Theft of Shop

15/07/2025 - 1 Arrested for Theft of Shop

02/07/2025 - Positive Stop Search Glenfield Road

01/07/2025 - This priority has been extended for the next 3 months.

30/06/2025 - Section 8 Warrant executed on EPPING WAY

25/06/2025 - Prolific shoplifter arrested

12/06/2025 - Prolific shoplifter arrested and remanded in custody

09/06/2025 - Cannabis Factory with 1,200 plants seized worth more than millions pounds

07/06/2025 - 3 Month partial closure on a property as a result of Anti-Social Behaviour

02/06/2025 - 1 Male arrested for PWITS CLASS A

23/05/2025 - Two weapon sweeps have been conducted in the local park.

22/05/25 - Regular hi vis patrols around MARSH FARM & SUNDON.

19/05/2025 - Three CPNW issued noise/ASB and drug taking

10/05/2025 3 key nominals stopped searched – positive stop searched

House2house enquiries regarding ASB in MARSH FARM in the beginning of MAY 2025

13/04/2025- One arrested for PWITS CLASS A following a foot chase – knife, drugs, baseball bat and several thousand pounds recovered.

02/04/2025- 1 arrested and stolen bike recovered.

01/04/2025- This priority has been extended for a further 3 months.

29/01/25 -S8 Warrant - DERWENT AVE 1 arrested, cannabis factory dismantled.

Upcoming Events

Coffee With A Cop - Morton's Cafe

Where: Morton's Cafe, 2 Sundon Park Road Luton

When: 17 September 2025 at 13:30 - 17 September 2025 at 14:30

Coffee With A Cop - Costa Coffee

Where: Costa Coffee, Unit 1 Enterprise Way Luton

When: 18 September 2025 at 13:30 - 18 September 2025 at 14:30

Crime Prevention Stand - Sainsburys

Where: Sainsbury's, Quantock Rise Luton

When: 19 September 2025 at 12:30 - 19 September 2025 at 13:45

Crime Prevention Stand - Smart Water for Bikes and Scooters

Where: Future House, 22 The Moakes Luton

When: 24 September 2025 at 15:00 - 24 September 2025 at 16:00

Warm Hub

Where: Sundon Park Baptist Church, Luton

When: 9 October 2025 at 13:00 - 9 October 2025 at 14:00

Bramingham Medical Centre - Coffee Morning

Where: Kingsway and Bramingham Medical Centre, Lucas Gardens Luton

When: 10 October 2025 at 09:00 - 10 October 2025 at 10:00

TREE Dallow Cares Coffee Morning

Where: Downside Primary School, Chaul End Lane Luton

When: 15 October 2025 at 08:45 - 15 October 2025 at 11:00

Coffee With a Cop - Morton's Cafe

Where: Morton's Cafe, 2 Sundon Park Road Luton

When: 15 October 2025 at 10:00 - 15 October 2025 at 11:00

Coffee With a Cop - Costa Coffee

Where: Costa Coffee, Unit 1 Enterprise Way Luton

When: 16 October 2025 at 13:00 - 16 October 2025 at 14:00

Susie's Tea Room

Where: Little Bramingham Farm, Luton Care Home - Friends of the Elderly, Leamington Road Luton

When: 21 October 2025 at 10:00 - 21 October 2025 at 10:30

Crime Prevention Stand - Sainsburys

Where: Sainsbury's, Quantock Rise Luton

When: 22 October 2025 at 13:00 - 22 October 2025 at 14:00

sainsburys

Where: Sainsbury's, Quantock Rise Luton

When: 22 October 2025 at 13:00 - 22 October 2025 at 13:30

Bramingham Park Church meeting

Where: Bramingham Park Church, Freeman Avenue Luton

When: 26 October 2025 at 13:00 - 26 October 2025 at 13:45