Operated by: Gloucestershire Constabulary

https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/neighbourhood-policing/cheltenham/hesters-way/

Current Priorities

Issue

The team are focussing on intelligence gathering and taking action to target those on illegal e bikes and scooters.

Action

Operations have been taking place, where different tactics have been used to identify those on illegal e bikes and scooters, gathering intelligence. Warrants have taken place , linked to those using the Bikes for drug dealing, carrying out ASB and stealing the bikes to re-sell. This work continues as intelligence is gathered. UPDATE one has been arrested for Theft of Bicycle and in a search of home address, Electric Bicycles were found. A daily SCAN on incidents reporting ASB of electric Bikes and Scooters is taking place and local PCSO is collating the information to organise summer operations to target this ASB.

Issue

There has been an increase of reports of Neighbourly disputes, which the Team are dealing with , along side our Partners especially Housing, who often take the lead in these Neighbour disputes.

Action

The Local PCSO is working with Housing to find solutions for all the parties involved in Neighbourhood disputes. Community Resolutions between all parties is often the way forward, however sometimes working with housing a move is looked at. Work continues based on each individual dispute.

Issue

Increase of Drug dealing in the area. Various locations have been identified by the Community and Police. Work continues to identify and disrupt these individuals.

Action

Intelligence gathering and high visibility Patrols in the area to gain evidence. Work continues

Upcoming Events

Police Information Point - Sunset Cafe

Local PCSO will be meeting with Members of the Community carrying out a Police Information Point.

Where: Sunset Café, Hesters Way Road Cheltenham

When: 21 September 2025 at 08:30 - 21 September 2025 at 10:30

FREE - Bike marking extravaganza

This is a great way to get your bike security marked for free and added to the BikeRegister. All you need to do is come along with your bikes, complete a registration form, and be armed with a valid email address and a home or mobile telephone number.

Where: Coronation Square, Cheltenham

When: 28 September 2025 at 11:30 - 28 September 2025 at 13:30