weekly update

Dear Neighbourhood Link Member,

Good Afternoon, and I hope you are well!

Here is an update on neighbourhood policing in Syston, Thurmaston and surrounding for week starting 06/04:

What have the neighbourhood team been doing?

- High Visibility/Reassurance Patrols – in our ‘hot spot’ areas

- On 07/04 local officers forensically recovered a stolen vehicle from Thurmaston Retail Park, and enquiries are ongoing as part of the investigation.

- On 07/04, Officers were also joined by East Midlands Housing to complete a patch walk in Syston. This provided an opportunity to gather further information about community concerns and identify local issues that matter to residents. 

- On 10/04, During routine patrols, officers stopped a vehicle in Syston due to the driver having no licence and no insurance. A subsequent search uncovered cocaine, cannabis, and two machetes.

The driver was arrested, and the vehicle was seized.

This is just a selection of what the neighbourhood team have been doing, we have also been completing crime investigations, partnership working with other agencies and engaging with residents and businesses in the area. 

 Our Priorities

We have received reports of vehicles committing ASB, including car cruising, off-road biking, and misuse of e-scooters. Officers have carried out enforcement under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act and continue to monitor hotspot locations. Work is underway with local councils and landowners to explore longer-term solutions, including signage and environmental measures to deter offending.

Reports of residential burglaries have been received in the NL61 area. Officers have increased overnight patrols and are working closely with CID to progress investigations. Crime prevention advice has been circulated to residents, and engagement with Neighbourhood Watch groups continues to help reduce risk and reassure the community.

There has been an increase in reports of theft from vehicles across the NL61 area. Officers are conducting targeted patrols in hotspot locations and sharing crime prevention advice with residents. Investigations are ongoing to identify offenders, and intelligence is being gathered to support enforcement activity.

Upcoming Neighbourhood Consultations

Wed 15th April 2026 from 1000am -1100am at Syston town square

Thursday 23rd April from 1100am – 1200pm at Thurmaston Retail park 

Neighbourhood consultations are a good opportunity to discuss your neighbourhood concerns and meet your local policing team.  Please come along and speak to us.

I hope you all have a lovely week, have fun and keep safe!

Kind Regards,

Beat 61 Neighbourhood Team