Operated by: Leicestershire Police
http://www.leics.police.uk/local-policing/thorpe-astley-and-braunstone-townThis neighbourhood beat covers Thorpe Astley and the Meridian Leisure and Business Parks. The area is a vastly expanding development situated close to the M1 motorway, where it borders the Braunstone estate near to Braunstone Lane.
This neighbourhood beat also covers Braunstone Town - a large residential area, covered by Blaby District Council, with numerous local shops, schools and three public houses.
Contact Details
Telephone: 101
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BlabyPolice
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blabypolice
Current Priorities
Issue
Drug use and cultivation is a common issue and one that we continually try to tackle.
Action
Officers from our Force Priority Team executed a Warrant for the ‘Concern in supply of Class A Drugs’, ‘concern’ meaning you were involved in a drug supply operation, even if you didn't directly handle the drugs. The property, located in Braunstone Town was searched and a male at the address was arrested. A number of items were seized including various powders, rocks and blocks of suspected drugs. These have been sent off for analysis. This is very much a live investigation. The male has been bailed whilst further enquiries take place.
Issue
General Road Safety has been highlighted including speeding and driving offences in general.
Action
Officers attended Braunstone Town Fete and around 100 ‘Tales of the Road’ booklets were handed out to children as well as high visibility items. Advice was given to lots of parents about appropriate car seats.
Issue
There is a perceived issue with offences happening with and around vehicles.
Action
An insecure tipper truck had some of its contents removed from the bed of the truck. Unfortunately these were not secured. Enquiries continue and patrols have been targeted.
Upcoming Events
Beat Surgery
Come and speak with your local officer about any concerns you have in the area.
Where: Henley Crescent Shopping Parade
When: 30 September 2025 at 18:00 - 30 September 2025 at 19:00
Beat Surgery
Come and speak with your local officer
Where: Braunstone Town Library
When: 15 October 2025 at 10:00 - 15 October 2025 at 11:00
Beat Surgery
Come and speak with your local officer
Where: Police Office in the Thorpe Astley Community Centre
When: 2 November 2025 at 14:00 - 2 November 2025 at 15:00
Beat Surgery
Come and speak with your local officer
Where: Turnbull Drive Shopping Parade
When: 24 December 2025 at 10:00 - 24 December 2025 at 11:00
Beat Surgery
Come and meet your local officer
Where: St Crispins Church Coffee Morning
When: 21 January 2026 at 10:00 - 21 January 2026 at 11:00