Apologies for the long message today. Here is an update for you and our monthly newsletter.
We have attached the crime prevention catalogue for you to take a look at (items sold at cost). I will be at the Three Pots post office on Wednesday 9th April from around 14:00 – 15:30 or pop me an email if you are interested in any items.
Reported Crime and Appeals
Report of a BMW X3 being stolen from a driveway on The Ridgeway. Entry was gained to the property via the back door and keys taken. It appears the incident occurred between 02:00-0300 on the morning of the 01/03/2025 (0230-0245 likely). Whilst we have been completing work in the immediate area (Aster Close/Rugby Road), if you have CCTV in the wider area and notice any suspicious activity, please get in touch. 25000186785 (Update, the vehicle has been recovered by Police)
Please consider window alarms as additional security as they are a simple additional deterrent in relation to residential burglary and vehicle crime. We have a supply which are £3 each (sold at cost). Darren.stretton@leics.police.uk
Report of locks being broken of a shed on Duport Road. It appears the incident occurred around 02:30 on the morning of the 2nd. Nothing taken so suspects may have ben disturbed. Please consider alarmed padlocks, fence cactus spikes and shed alarms.
Report of several vehicles being scratched on Marigold Drive on the 2nd of April. Please get in touch if you have any information.
Report of youths riding a white motorbike around De-La-Bere Crescent. No helmets and no registration, causing concern to local residents. We have been patrolling the area but get in touch if you are aware of who this is.
Patrols, Police Activity and local engagement
We have visited Burbage junior School today to speak to Year 6 following some local concerns around anti-social behaviour in the area and at local parks after school. We spent around 30 minutes engaging with pupils and hope the messages we delivered are taken on board by those involved. We are visiting Hastings next week in efforts to reduce any concerns as we approach the school holidays.
Crime prevention and issues to be aware of
A Bicycle has been found in Burbage (see below). If it is yours, please get in touch. Childs 24” Apollo in white. Appears to have been there for a while so may have either been stolen a while back or has been dumped.
Burbage Police Newsletter April 2025
Issue: Spring Update April 2025
Your dedicated Neighbourhood Team for Burbage. Sgt James Cross, PCSO Darren Stretton and PC Josh Symonds. Leicestershire Police website
Welcome to our monthly update for the residents and communities of the Burbage Neighbourhood Policing Area. This newsletter will be circulated on a regular basis and will provide an insight into what is happening at the NPA.
#YouSaid - What matters to you
We have listened to you and the concerns you raised and prioritised the following: Below are our new priorities which we will be actioning this month.
Priority 1: Road Safety
You Said – Road safety is consistently raised as a concern around the village with a variety of concerns being raised which include pavement parking, obstruction and speeding
Priority 2: Anti-social Behaviour
You Said – Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) around local parks and streets in Burbage is a cause for concern, you noted incidents of cannabis/drug use, assault, bullying, criminal damage and general rowdiness.
Concerns are that with the Easter holidays approaching young people will have more time on their hands and the warmer weather and lighter nights will encourage more people out that is likely to leader to wider ASB issues.
Priority 3: Vehicle Crime
You Said – Vehicle crime is occurring across the village, with the majority of reports relating to overnight thefts from vans. Hotspot areas are linked to local hotels and last year during quarter 1 police saw an increase in this type of offending.
#WeDid - What we are doing
Road Safety - We have visited areas where residents have raised concerns around speeding. Results of our visits to Featherston Drive, Hinckley Road and Brookside were advertised on our weekly updates. We have visited Burbage Infants to complete a road safety assembly to the school and also left “tales of the roads” books for the infants and Juniors. The assemblies focused on messages that the children could take home to parents around dangerous driving and parking. We have also been dealing with reports of dangerous parking and completing stop checks in the area. Work has also been done to target the MVAS boxes around school areas.
Anti-social Behaviour – We have recognised the concerns of the community and have made it our priority to tackle this issue. We have lots planned on the run up to the Easter break which will include assemblies to be held at Hastings High School discussing what ASB, the impact it has on the community and the consequences if caught by police.
We would encourage local residents to report issues to us and share information and CCTV, we have an excellent information sharing system with the school that will continue over the holidays and enables prompt identification of perpetrators.
Over the coming weeks, we intend to increase our patrols in the area, use social media to engage with the community on this issue and actively target individuals identified as being involved.
Vehicle Crime - It has been another good month in relation to low levels of vehicle crime. One report of theft of vehicle registration plates and one attempt theft from a van on Sketchley Grange hotel car park. Police activity includes stop checks, targeted patrols and supporting residents with crime prevention items such as window alarms, RFID wallets and advice such as purchasing steering locks, using garages or blocking in your high value vehicle. This month has has multiple arrests, searches and stop checks which all helps in showing visibility and deterring criminals.
Meet your Team - Upcoming public engagements
Below are our community engagement events for April. Feel free to pop along and meet your local beat team.
Beat Surgery, Three Pots Post Office, Wolvey Road, 14:00 - 15:30, Wednesday 9th April.
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Thank you and take care. 
