Community Priority for LEAGRAVE

JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26

DRUGS & RELATED ASB - has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire Talking Survey and Crime data.
DRUGS & RELATED ASB will be the focus of the next 3 months, this has rolled over from the previous 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 January 2026

The priority of DRUGS and RELATED ASB will be the priority for the next 3 months

JANUARY

During the month of January, your North and West Community Team have carried out proactive, high‑visibility patrols throughout the Leagrave area to target drug‑related activity and anti‑social behaviour. These patrols have been focused primarily around Acworth Crescent, Newtondale and Teesdale, where officers have been working to deter ASB, gather intelligence, and maintain regular engagement with the local community to provide reassurance and support.

Actioned 01 January 2026

Community Priority for LEWSEY

JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26

VIOLENCE and GANG ASSOCIATED VIOLENCE has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from Bedfordshire Talking Survey, and crime data.
VIOLENCE and GANG ASSOCIATED VIOLENCE will be the focus of the next 3 months
A PMP (Problem Management Package) has been set up under reference PMP/2829/25 to support tackling and resolving this problem.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 January 2026

The priority of VIOLENCE and GANG ASSOCIATED VIOLENCE will be the priority for the next 3 months

JANUARY

During the month of January, your North and West Community Team have carried out proactive, high‑visibility patrols across the Lewsey Farm area in support of Operation Origins, following the recent firearm incident. As part of this activity, officers have been engaging with members of the public and local businesses to strengthen community relations, offer reassurance, and build a positive connection between the police and the wider community. These continued patrols aim to maintain a strong policing presence, gather further intelligence, and ensure residents feel safe and supported in the aftermath of the incident. In addition to this work, a partial closure order was granted by the courts for an address in Aspley Close due to ongoing issues involving drugs and anti‑social behaviour at the property.

Actioned 01 January 2026

Community Priority for CHALLNEY & NORTH CHALLNEY

JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26

DRUGS & ASSOCIATED ANTI- SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR -has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from Crime data.
DRUGS & ASSOCIATED ANTI- SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR will be the focus of the next 3 months.
A PMP (Problem Management Package) has been set up under reference PMP/883/26 to support tackling and resolving this problem.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 January 2026

The priority of DRUGS and ASSOCIATED ASB will be the priority for the next 3 months

JANUARY

During the month of January, your North and West Community Team have undertaken proactive, high‑visibility patrols across the Challney ward, with particular attention focused around the Supertyres area and the vicinity of Peabody Flats on Leicester Road. These patrols have aimed to deter criminal activity, enhance community reassurance, and maintain a visible policing presence within key locations across the ward.

Actioned 01 January 2026

Community Priority for SUNDON

JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26

ASB & SHOPLIFTING has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
ASB & SHOPLIFTING will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 January 2026

The priority of ASB and SHOPLIFTING has been continued for the next 3 months.

JANUARY

Your North and West Community Team have been conducting high‑visibility, proactive patrols across the Sundon area, with particular focus on Eighth Avenue, Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue. During these patrols, officers have engaged with residents, monitored key locations, and gathered relevant intelligence to support ongoing community safety priorities and inform future policing activity.

DECEMBER

During December, the North and West Community Policing Team carried out numerous high-visibility patrols within the ward of Sundon Due to the increase of ASB happening the area. As part of these proactive measures, one male was arrested for being a prolific shoplifter at Sundon Park Tesco and is currently on court bail until the 13th. These actions demonstrate our continued commitment to addressing crime and safeguarding the community.

Actioned 01 January 2026

Community Priority for MARSH FARM

JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26

GANG VOILENCE / DRUGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.
GANG VIOLENCE/ DRUGS will be the focus of the next 3 months.
A PMP (Problem Management Package) has been set up under reference PMP/2560/24 to support tackling and resolving this problem.


If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 January 2026

The priority of GANG VIOLENCE and DRUGS has been continued for the next 3 months.

JANUARY -

Throughout the month of January, your North and West Community Team have been conducting proactive patrols across the area and completing Operation NOLA visits at several addresses in response to ongoing cuckooing concerns. Officers have undertaken numerous door knocks within the ward to gather information and intelligence, helping to identify key hotspots and support our continued efforts to safeguard vulnerable residents and disrupt criminal activity.

DECEMBER -

In December, the North and West Community Policing Team conducted proactive visits to numerous addresses within the area that are known to be associated with anti-social behaviour, resulting in the collection of valuable intelligence. Additionally, a comprehensive House-to-House enquiry was carried out around Verulam Gardens in response to reports of suspected drug-related activity. These actions form part of our ongoing commitment to tackling crime and improving community safety.

Actioned 01 January 2026

Community Priority for BRAMINGHAM / LIMBURY

JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26

ASB has been identified as the community priority for this quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire Talking Survey, and crime data.
ASB will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk

Issued 01 January 2026

The priority of ASB will be the priority for the next 3 months

JANUARY

During the month of January, proactive patrols have been carried out to gather new intelligence and to build upon previously received information, allowing the team to develop a clearer and more comprehensive picture of emerging issues. These patrols have been focused around Marsh Road and neighbouring streets following an increase in reports of anti‑social behaviour and drug‑related activity in the area. Officers have maintained a visible presence to deter offending, engage with the community, and support ongoing intelligence‑led policing efforts.

Actioned 01 January 2026