ASB remains one of the beat priorities.

Nuisance vehicles are causing concerns in Ratby, namely the anti-social use of E-Scooters and motor bikes. Several motorbikes were stopped and riders
spoken to & one such rider was issued with a Section 59 warning. A section 59 warning is issued when
vehicles are found to have been used to cause distress, alarm or annoyance or used in an anti-social manner. Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 provides the power to seize a vehicle if a warning is ignored.

Road safety – numerous reports of overweight vehicles and speeding motorists within the villages. This is being addressed best we can as a small team. The issue remains one for many areas and we understand the concerns. We continue to complete speed enforcement days with the assistance of volunteers and our road safety team. The reality is that longer term solutions are key with permanent speed calming measures to be implemented. Highways should be contacted also with any concerns. We will continue to disrupt and enforce wherever we can.

Reports of cars partaking in a car cruise were received in Markfield, where on officers’ arrival this was swiftly disbanded.

Rural crime including burglary will always be a priority for the area of NH29 beat. We continue to work closely with our partners and ensure that local contacts throughout the villages are kept up to date. With proactive patrols and having specialist trained wildlife officers, we are able to focus on the issues those crimes that are more specific to our rural beat locations. Due to the large geographical rural area that the beat consists of, it is important that we offer crime prevention advice and keep our villages updated with current threat and crime trend patterns.

Due to a recent rise in reports in the village of Desford, we got our daily steps in by conducting planned foot
patrols throughout the village in the later evening. When implemented in purposeful and intentional ways, foot patrols are a great way to engage, develop intelligence and provide a visible presence.