Community Priority for FARLEY

JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26

DRUG DEALING, SERIOUS YOUTH VIOLENCE and GANGS has been identified as the community priority for the next quarter, this has been identified from the Have Your Say Survey Results.

DRUG DEALING, SERIOUS YOUTH VIOLENCE and GANGS will be the priority for the next 3 months

A PMP (Problem Management Package) has been set up under reference PMP/3595/25 to support tackling and resolving this problem.

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

Issued 01 January 2026

The priority of DRUG DEALING, SERIOUS YOUTH VIOLENCE and GANGS has been continued for the next 3 months.

JANUARY -

16/01/2026 -
Operation Banked completed in partnership with Town Centre Community Team. Multiple vehicles stopped and searched, intelligence reports submitted and drugs investigations generated.

14/01/2026 -
- PCSO Randall attended playtime at Whipperley Nursery

13/01/2026 -
- Attended engagement at Farley Community Garden
- Attended Greenbridge Housing for partnership meeting

04/01/2026 -
- Vehicle stopped on NORTHDRIFT WAY and occupant detained for a S23 MDA search. Driver arrested for immigration offences
- Vehicle linked to drug supply stopped on WILSDEN AVENUE and occupants detained and searched. 3 x phones seized for investigation

DECEMBER -

23/12/2025 -
- E scooter leafleting completed as well as anti social behaviour surveys.
- Operation Multigrain conducted in South & East hotspots, two arrested for drugs offences linked to Farley Hill. House searches completed and vehicle seized for no insurance.
- PCSO Randall attended Stockwood Illuminated engagement

22/12/2025 -
- Attended pensioners Christmas Lunch at Farley Community Centre
- Day of Action completed targeting anti-social behaviour hotspots. Intelligence submitted in relation to drug dealing.

17/12/2025 -
- S&E community team obtained a S.23 Misuse of Drugs Warrant was obtained by the Magistrates for a location believed to be a cannabis factory, the warrant was executed and confirmed factory. As a result 130 plants seized and an ongoing investigation.

04/12/2025 -
- Lets Talk Forum attended at Farley Community Centre with councillors
- Attended Christmas Lights Switch On at Market Square

Actioned 01 January 2026

Community Priority for STOPSLEY & WIGMORE

JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26

DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and ASB has been identified as the community priorities for the next quarter for Stopsley and Wigmore, this has been identified from the Lets Talk Forum.

DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and ASB will be the priority for the next 3 months

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

Issued 01 January 2026

The priority of DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and ASB has been continued for the next 3 months

JANUARY -

18/01/2026 - Cannabis factory located on CRAWLEY GREEN ROAD

16/01/2026 - 16/01/2026 - Operation Banked completed in partnership with Town Centre Community Team. Multiple vehicles stopped and searched, intelligence reports submitted and drugs investigations generated.

13/01/2026 - Attend Iceland supermarket for an engagement

08/01/26 - Operation Banked completed. Vehicle pursuit linked to drug supply and seizure on Hedley Rise for no insurance.

04/01/26 - Vehicle pursuit at Eaton Valley Road, male arrested for PWITS Class B, Dangerous Driving, Driving without a licence, and driving with no insurance and failing to stop when directed. Vehicle seized and recovered.

DECEMBER -

23/12/25 - E scooter leafleting completed as well as anti-social behaviour surveys

22/12/25 - Day of Action completed targeting anti-social behaviour hotspots. Intelligence submitted in relation to drug dealing.

19/12/25 - Male stopped in possession of cannabis on Ashcroft Road and dealt with out of court by officers

16/12/25 - Attended engagement at Iceland

Actioned 01 January 2026

Community Priority for VAUXHALL, HART HILL & ROUND GREEN

JANUARY 26 - MARCH 26

VISIBLE POLICING, SPEEDING and ASB has been identified as the community priorities for the next quarter for Vauxhall, Round Green and Hart Hill wards, this has been identified from the Lets Talk Forum.

VISIBLE POLICING, SPEEDING and ASB will be the priority for the next 3 months.

A PMP (Problem Management Package) has been set up under reference PMP/2690/24 to support tackling and resolving this problem.

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

Issued 01 January 2026

The priority of VISIBLE POLICING, SPEEDING and ASB has been continued for the next 3 months

JANUARY -

16/01/2026 - Operation Banked completed in partnership with Town Centre Community Team. Multiple vehicles stopped and searched, intelligence reports submitted and drugs investigations generated.

DECEMBER -

27/12/25 - Officers located a cannabis factory on Richmond Hill following proactive enquiries in the area. 126 plants located and one male arrested for cultivation of cannabis

23/12/25 - Attended H&H Café for an engagement

22/12/25 - Day of Action completed targeting anti-social behaviour hotspots. Intelligence submitted in relation to drug dealing.

13/12/25 - There was information received about a location believed to be used as a brothel. A S.8 PACE warrant was applied for and granted. South Yorkshire Police executed a separate warrant for the same location. As a result a cannabis factory was found where S&E community team took ownership and dealt

Actioned 01 January 2026

Community Priority for SOUTH TOWN and PARK TOWN

JANUARY 26 – MARCH 26

DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and VEHICLE RELATED CRIME has been identified as the community priorities for the next quarter for South Town and Park Town, this has been identified from the Lets Talk Forum.

DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and VEHICLE RELATED CRIME will be the priority for the next 3 months

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

Issued 01 January 2026

The priority of DRUGS, VEHICLE NUISANCE and VEHICLE RELATED CRIME has been continued for the next 3 months.

JANUARY -

21/01/2026 - Op Nola check completed at FARLEY LODGE, RUTHIN CLOSE. 3 persons arrested for drugs offences.

20/01/2026 - S8 warrant executed at an address in ASHTON ROAD. Location was discovered to be being used as a brothel, and three persons arrested. Full closure order authorised for 3 months.

16/01/2026 - Operation Banked completed in partnership with Town Centre Community Team. Multiple vehicles stopped and searched, intelligence reports submitted and drugs investigations generated.

15/01/2026 - S23 MDA warrant executed at an address on HARCOURT STREET, LUTON. Cannabis factory located of over 180 plants. Set up has been dismantled and property security.

09/01/2026 - S8 warrant executed at an address in WINDSOR STREET. Partial closure order authorised at Magistrates Court for 3 months.

08/01/26 - Operation Banked completed. 2 x S23 MDA searches completed on Rothesay Road.

DECEMBER -

28/12/25 - Vehicle seized on Seymour Road and driver reported for no insurance

24/12/25 - Operation Foresight completed, one arrested for drugs offences, disqualified driving and driving with no insurance.

23/12/25 - Anti-social behaviour surveys completed.

22/12/25 - Day of Action completed targeting anti-social behaviour hotspots. Intelligence submitted in relation to drug dealing.

Actioned 01 January 2026