A thank you to everyone who viewed, liked, shared and commented on our social media posts over Neighbourhood Policing Week in January.
The posts we shared are just a sample of the hard work we do to support our community on a daily basis, making Carlisle a safe place for all.
Rest assured you will continue to see updates from us so please keep visiting the page for updates on community activities, advice and support.
Inspector Andy Leather
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City Centre
You said, we did
We are continuing to see incidents of anti-social behaviour caused by young people in Carlisle city centre.
As a result we have been undertaking a number of actions to address the issues with our partner agencies.
We have identified some of the individuals contributing to anti-social behaviour issues within our city centre. As a result, one of our problem solvers has visited the families and is working closely with the parents on addressing the behaviour of their children. This has already proving to be a successful method of dealing with those concerned.
We have also used our disposal powers to remove certain individuals causing the anti-social behaviour issues within the city centre. This prevented those returning to the area for up to 48 hours.
We will continue to work with other agencies to identify those individuals causing issues within the city. We will continue to engage with them, encourage them to correct their behaviour and where required, we will use our police powers to enforce this.
Welfare hub
The welfare hub continues to busy.
On 25 February, the Safer Streets Welfare hub staff and volunteers assisted a number of people with a variety of injuries, medical episodes and the effects of intoxication.
Those helped required basic first aid or a friend or relative contacted to look after them, leaving the more serious conditions for A&E.
The hub is also a safe space for people to wait for lifts home.
The Safer Streets Officers, whilst previously on their walk around the city centre, raised concerns about lighting in the area of Carlisle bus station which was dark for those waiting for late night buses.
This was raised to the Carlisle Local Focus hub and lighting improvements were made.
Hopefully anyone using this area late at night will feel safer.
Harraby & Currock
You said, we did
In the recent Police and Communities Together Survey (PACT) we received feedback that road safety was an issue in the Upperby and Currock area.
On 15 February, PCs Daniel Fisher, Callum Rushton and Emma Turner from your local neighbourhood team were in the area targeting road safety.
The vehicle below was stopped by the team for a number of offences, a Traffic Offence Report (TOR) were issued and advice on condition of the vehicle given.
Hammonds Pond
PC Darcy Lloyd and PCSO Amy Lambert were out patrolling Hammonds Pond on 7 February, paying particular attention at school finishing time.
We are pleased to report that there were no issues and the kids were polite with officers as they passed through.
You Said, we did - Edgehill Road
You said: Anti-social behaviour caused by young people in the area of Edgehill Road
We did:
- We have made this one of our area priorities, referring it into the local focus hub. This is where we work with partner agencies to discuss how each agency can help solve this issue, which includes partners from the council and housing association.
- As part of our plans to discourage this behaviour we are going to increase our presence in the Edgehill Road area as a deterrent to young people engaging in anti-social behaviour
- We have made an arrest of a young person on suspicion of anti-social behaviour offences, they have been interviewed and are on police bail.
- We have identified another couple of young people responsible for causing the issues and will continue to engage with them and their parents to address their behaviour.
You said: Illegal and anti-social use of off-road vehicles and e-scooters on Keenan Park and around Edgehill Road.
We did:
- We will have an increased presence within the area to discourage people from using them.
- We have also seized a couple of e-scooters for not having the appropriate insurance.
You said, we did - Speeding during school times
You recently told us speeding was an issue in Currock and Harraby areas around school times.
On 15 February, PCs Daniel Fisher and and Emma Turner were in both areas stopping and educating drivers working to prevent driving offences.
In the majority of cases most drivers were found to be driving within the speed limit. However, eight drivers were stopped and were given words of advice on the dangers they are subjecting other road users to and the consequences this can have.
We will continue to be out in the area targeting those breaking the law and putting others at risk.
Good news, bike returned to owner
On Sunday 19 February, following information from the community, we were able to return a bike taken from Hammonds Pond.
The bike was returned just in time for the the young lad to have his bike back for half term.
If you find a bike that possibly belongs to someone please take reasonable steps to locate the owner.
Off road bikes
We have received reports of repeated nuisance caused from motor cross bikes using what is known as Yorkie Field, near Cant Crescent, with no helmets.
On 26 February, we seized a motor cross bike from a rider seen on the field. The bike was seized under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act which refers to the anti-social use of a motor vehicle.
The rider is now subject to this notice for 12 months and if caught riding anti-socially again, any motor vehicle can be seized and immediately crushed.
This is just a start of the action we hope to take against this illegal and dangerous activity. The rider, whether they are wearing a helmet or not, are putting themselves and others at serious risk of injury.
We do rely on public information about where and when they are carrying out this behaviour and our reporting allows us to take positive action and prevent serious harm.
Please continue to report through 101.
Anti-social behaviour rising in Harraby
Over the past month, we have seen a rise in anti-social behaviour in the Harraby area.
On the morning of 21 February, PC Daniel Fisher and PCSO Stu Underwood visited young people identified as being involved in this behaviour.
We would encourage parents to speak to their children about anti-social behaviour and wider criminality - the actions of your children can have a dramatic impact on the surrounding community.
The children identified will now be dealt with by partner agencies with a view to educating them and prevent further offending.
Botcherby and St Aidans
You said: Drug use and anti-social behaviour caused by young people around the schools in the area
We did: We went into the schools and spoke to pupils around the dangers of drug use.
We have also increased our presence within the area and conducted a number of stop searches resulting in arrests under the misuse of drugs act.
You said: Illegal and anti-social use of off-road vehicles and e-scooters in public places and on public roads.
We did: As a result, we have increased the police presence within the area to discourage people from using them.
We have identified individuals and conducted house visits and issued Section 59 warnings.
We have also seized a number of scooters for not having the appropriate insurance.
Brampton & Longtown
You said, we did - anti-social behaviour
You told us about anti-social behaviour in Brampton and Longtown.
As a result of these reports, we have been conducting evening patrols in area hot spots to deter this behaviour.
If you are experiencing problems let us know via the reporting options below so we can direct our patrols accordingly.
Partnership working
We often work with our partners to tackle local issues.
On 3 February we joined the DVSA and Carlisle Council.
PC Andrew Beal and PC Daniel Fisher worked alongside colleagues from the DVSA and Carlisle Councils Licensing and Enforcement teams to target rogue traders and unlicensed scrap dealers around Carlisle, following concerns raised to Carlisle Council and Cumbria Police.
Various vehicles were stopped and checked and in the majority found to be compliant.
One driver and vehicle was found to be defective and dangerously overloaded, the vehicle was placed into prohibition and driver reported for weight and tachograph offences.
Preventative work like this shows a commitment to tackle those breaking the law and make our roads a safer place for all.
Police urge vigilance over scam calls
Police are asking people to remain vigilant following a handful of scam phone calls to people in Cumbria in recent days from fraudsters.
The scams fit the pattern of what are known as “courier frauds”, where fraudsters pretend to be officials such as police officers, HMRC officials or bank fraud teams.
The scam differs slightly from call to call. But the fraudsters often request bank details, money to be sent electronically, cash to be withdrawn at the bank for collection or expensive items to be bought for collection at a later time.
Officers are asking anyone who has been victim to such a scam to come forward.
If you receive a call you’re not expecting, you should be suspicious. The vital things to remember are that your bank and the police would:
- Never ask you for your bank account details or PIN number over the phone.
- Never ask you to withdraw money and send it to them via a courier, taxi, bank transfer or by any other means.
- Never ask you to send your bank cards or any other personal property to them via courier, taxi or by any other means.
- If you have any doubts about the identity of the person that you are speaking with, please put the phone down and attend the bank or police station in person, wherever possible, to discuss the call you have received, or call a trusted number for the bank or police using a different telephone than the one that you have been contacted on.
We ask that the public please share this information with any vulnerable friends or family.
If you think you have been the victim of a fraud you can report this to police on 101 and to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 – or by visiting their website at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
Police Cadet Open Evenings
Our first Cadet open evenings are running on the below dates.
These will work on a drop-in basis and are open to any child aged 13-17 years who is interested in joining Police Cadets. Children must attend with a parent/guardian who is over 18 years. You will be able to meet & speak to current cadets & cadet leaders and ask any question you may have.
Please register your interest here https://forms.office.com/e/P5bAUTqsDg.
Cadet recruitment will be opening on Monday 3rd April 2023. Keep an eye on our social media & Cumbria Police website for further details.
 The Government launched StreetSafe, as an online tool to allow people to flag places where they have felt unsafe, and describe factors that caused them concern, including anti-social behaviour or environmental reasons.
This can range from poorly paths to public harassment, these are then raised with the us whether or not a crime has been committed.
We will work with partners to address any issues raised.
If there are any public areas where you feel unsafe due to environmental issues e.g. poor street lighting, abandoned buildings, vandalism etc. please report these here - StreetSafe | Police.uk (www.police.uk)
Please note 'StreetSafe' is not for reporting crime or incidents.
Join us!
Have you ever thought about being a police officer?
Could you be make a real difference to people in Cumbria and help keep them safe?
Recruitment is open now. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to apply now to join our teams.
For more information on the role of a police officer and the numerous entry routes, please visit www.cumbria.police.uk/careers.
 We are now taking applications for Special Constables
The Special Constabulary is a voluntary body, whose officers form a vital part of the police family, working alongside their regular colleagues to police the communities of Cumbria. Specials perform a variety of police duties to support regular officers with the day-to-day policing of Cumbria.
People become a Special Constable for a variety of reasons. Some people have free time and have a desire to give something back to their community, some people are very happy in their present job but want something totally different in their spare time, some people may have wanted to work in the police but for different reasons they have gone down a different career path. Specials have the same powers as regular officers, wear the same uniform and carry the same equipment as regular officers.
In all these circumstances the Special Constabulary gives you the opportunity to have a second career. This is a great opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and gain experience in a wide range of policing duties.
For more information on being a Special Constable - click here
Apply here
Your local officers
Want to know who your local officers are?
Simply go to our website - www.cumbria.police.uk
Scroll down the home page and you can browse different areas to see who your local team are - or enter your postcode.
Not only will you be able to find out who your named local officers and PCSOs are, you will also be able to view our local policing priorities and details of any meetings or events we will be attending.
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In other news
Cumbria Constabulary committed to national Race Action Plan
Following the release of The Police Race Action Plan Feedback Survey Findings, Cumbria Constabulary’s Chief Constable Michelle Skeer has today ( 13 Feb ) reaffirmed the force’s commitment to improving policing for black people.
The national Race Action Plan, published in May 2022, set out challenging targets for forces to meet. The public survey which followed, sought to gain views from members of the public, individual police officers and staff, and representatives from policing and other organisations to share their thoughts on the plan. Read more here.
Arrests made in week of action by Cumbria’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit
Three people have been arrested at various locations around the county following a week of action by Cumbria Constabulary’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit.
Detectives also seized 19 digital devices suspected to contain indecent images of children and made contact with a number of potential victims to ensure their safety.
The team undertook numerous enquiries with key witnesses and carried out a further suspect interview.
Officers in the specialised unit work all-year-round to deal with online offending and to help and safeguard those at risk of being exploited. Read more here.
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Drugs and cash seized as Operation Alliance continues to protect against serious and organised crime
Officers in Cumbria are continuing an operation to protect the county against serious and organised crime.
Recently we told you about the scale of the work underway to protect Cumbria against serious and organised crime – with drugs worth £4m taken off the streets last year.
Now we can reveal that in the first six weeks of 2023 alone we have seized drugs worth at least £730,000 and about £500,000 in suspected illegally-held cash. Read more here.
Appeal for information in the Dundee area in long-term missing person investigation
Police investigating a case of man who has been missing for over 30 years are widening their appeal to the Dundee area after a reported sighting in the mid-2000s.
Keith Woodburn was reported missing in February 1990. Mr Woodburn, who would now be aged 58, was last seen by family members in the summer of the year before.
Mr Woodburn, who spent the majority of his life in Ulverston, was living in Barrow-in-Furness at the time of him being reported missing. Read more here.
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