Operated by: Leicestershire Police
http://www.leics.police.uk/local-policing/fosse-villagesThis neighbourhood beat covers the villages of Sharnford, Stoney Stanton, Thurlaston, Croft, Leicester Forest West, Huncote, Sapcote, Aston Firs, Aston Flamville, Elmesthorpe, High Cross, Potters Marston and Wigston Parva.
The villages are thriving communities and host numerous annual events such as the Croft Military weekend, which are supported by local police.
Contact Details
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BlabyPolice
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blabypolice
Telephone: 101
Email: [email protected]
Current Priorities
Issue
Burglaries are an impactive crime on communities and cause anxiety to local residents. The beat team will tackle this by promoting preventive measures on social media. By conducting regular patrols in highlighted hotspots areas. By when a burglary does occur conducting community reassurance.
Action
When burglaries occur they will be attended by officers as soon as practically possible and all relevant and reasonable lines of enquiry explored to identify and arrested suspected offenders.
The beat team will engage with victims and provide reassurance.
Issue
Reports of nuisance motorbikes where reported is a strong issue for residents as they can cause a significant level of risk to other road users and pedestrians when they are used on the road and driven dangerous or at excess speed.
This is a particular issue on Pougher Close, Sapcote.
Action
Around the Croft Hill area several motos/ mopeds have been noted to be riding around on the hill itself. But no VRMS or makes or model known and no persons have been identified currently. Beat team will incorporate area to patrol plan.
Issue
Drug offences including drug use and taking has been identified as neighbourhood priority. Drug offences can have a detrimental impact on a communities.
Action
We are currently monitoring and gathering intelligence in relation to a property on the beat where drug issues have been identified.
Upcoming Events
Beat Surgery
The Fosse Villages Beat Team will be holding a beat surgery at Elmesthorpe Village Hall on 16/05/25. Please come along to meet your local beat team and speak about any concerns you might have.
Where: Elmesthorpe Village Hall, Wilkinson Ln, Elmesthorpe, Leicester
When: 16 May 2025 at 17:00 - 16 May 2025 at 18:00
Beat Surgery
The Fosse Villages Beat Team will be holding a beat surgery at Fosse Meadows on 10/06/25. Please come along to meet your local beat team and speak about any concerns you might have.
Where: Fosse Meadows Country Park, Roman Road, Sapcote.
When: 10 June 2025 at 10:00 - 10 June 2025 at 11:00