Operated by: Gloucestershire Constabulary

https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/neighbourhood-policing/cheltenham/swindon-village-and-wymans-brook/

Current Priorities

Issue

Tackling shoplifting and Anti-Social Behaviour in the Gallagher Retails park area. Working with partner agencies on site to reduce this.

Action

Work continues with our Partners and community events have been held in the Retail park and are being planned for the coming months. These community Days continue to be held to help deter ASB and Shoplifting. An increase in Youth ASB has been seen and the Local Team are working with the Retail community to identify these youths and issues ABC's. Work continues

Issue

The team are focussing on crime prevention for bicycle theft and Burglaries in the area

Action

Bike Marking Extravaganzas continue into the Summer months, to encourage the Community to protect their bikes, so we can identify them if taken. Burglaries, especially theft of Bicycles from Garages has seen a significant increase over the last month and PCSOs continue to carry out local reassurance patrols, carry out House to House enquiries for any evidence opportunities. Community Alerts are being sent out to warn the community when these crimes occur. We recommend that the Community Signs up to the Community Alert Scheme, to be up to date of what is happening in their area. Work behind the scenes continues to deter and solve Acquisitive crime in the area

Issue

Cheltenham has seen an increase in Theft from Motor Vehicles, mainly from Vehicles that have been left unlocked and with valuables left in them and on display

Action

The Team are checking daily incidents reported of Theft From Motor Vehicle and where possible carrying out House to House in the area, to gain any intel or CCTV, Ring Doorbell footage. Community Alerts and Facebook advice has been sent out to the Public to remind them to lock their vehicles and to remove items . Work is ongoing.