(CC1) Central Ward

Officers in your local Neighbourhood Policing Team work to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area.

They also respond to neighbourhood issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold public events where you can meet them and receive crime prevention advice and assistance.

Other police officers also work across this area responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes and concerns.

The name of your local officer is shown below and you can contact them about general matters. Please be aware that shift patterns and rest days may mean there is a delay before you receive a reply.

For any requests or reporting of concerns you should always contact us via our website or call 101. In an emergency, you should always call 999.

(CC1) Central Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

Adam Johnson

Inspector

Fiona Hitchcock

Police Constable

Simon Cooper

Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of data and public feedback, our priorities for the coming months will remain as: • Retail crime in the town centre. • Anti-social behaviour in the High Street, including the illegal use of e-scooters. • Street drinking and begging associated anti-social behaviour around the High Street. Issued 22 September 2026	• Regular patrols are being carried out. • Several people have been arrested and charged in connection with shoplifting offences. • A day of action was carried out under Op Tornado resulting in three arrests, multiple stop searches and enforcement activity aimed at keeping the town centre safe. • Engagement and free security marking events have been held. • Support and advice have been given to the homeless community. • Officers are continuing to work with partner agencies and businesses. • Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized. Actioned 01 November 2026

Priority

Action taken

Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of data and public feedback, our priorities for the coming months will remain as:
• Retail crime in the town centre.
• Anti-social behaviour in the High Street, including the illegal use of e-scooters.
• Street drinking and begging associated anti-social behaviour around the High Street.

Issued 22 September 2026

• Regular patrols are being carried out.
• Several people have been arrested and charged in connection with shoplifting offences.
• A day of action was carried out under Op Tornado resulting in three arrests, multiple stop searches and enforcement activity aimed at keeping the town centre safe.
• Engagement and free security marking events have been held.
• Support and advice have been given to the homeless community.
• Officers are continuing to work with partner agencies and businesses.
• Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized.

Actioned 01 November 2026