(CA1) Woodside Ward
Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team works to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area. They also respond to issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold surgeries to share crime prevention advice.
Other units also work in this area, responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes (Crime Investigation Department).
Your local contactable officer is listed as PC Sam Symons below, you can also contact us via our website or call 101.
If it is an emergency, you should always call 999.
(CA1) Woodside WardNeighbourhood Policing Team

Matthew Hardy
Sergeant

Sam Symons
Police Constable

Simon Cooper
Inspector
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
|
Vehicle crime, including theft of and theft from motor vehicles. Issued 01 May 2026 |
- Patrols are being conducted. Actioned 01 July 2026 |
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Anti-social behaviour, including anti-social vehicle use, in industrial areas. Issued 01 May 2026 |
• Several operations and patrols have been conducted in the area. Actioned 01 July 2026 |
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Drug use and anti-social behaviour, with a particular focus on Meridan and Stanborough wards. Issued 01 May 2026 |
• Daily patrols have been conducted. Actioned 01 July 2026 |
What members in (CA1) Woodside Ward are saying are the issues in the area:
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