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Welcome to the July & August edition of your Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter.
Our team continue to work hard to keep our community safe, connected, and informed. From tackling anti-social behaviour and supporting vulnerable residents and hosting community drop-in sessions, it’s been a busy and productive few weeks.
We’ve also included upcoming events and ways you can get involved or share your concerns.
As always, your feedback and support are vital to the work we do and we want to hear from YOU.
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Inspector Steven Waddell
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Woman given Criminal Behaviour Order
A woman from Maryport has been given an anti-social behaviour injunction on 29 July at Workington Magistrates’ court.
The injunction was secured against Stacey Turner, 28, of Eaglesfield Street, Maryport by the Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team.
The injunction is in effect for five years.
The conditions granted are as follows and will result in arrest if breached:
 Engaging in conduct which causes, or is capable of causing a nuisance or annoyance to any person (for the avoidance of doubt, this includes leaning out of any window of any premises and shouting)
Engaging in any conduct which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person
Using any insulting language towards, or threatening violence towards, any person
Causing any person to fear the infliction of harm
Harming any person by the direct application of force against them
Entering any private property, land or garden without the occupier’s express permission
Requesting or demanding money, property or illicit drugs, either directly or indirectly, from any individual person, save for a person who is engaging in a lawful business activity
Permitting the possession, use or supply of any illegal controlled drugs on any premises owned or controlled by the Respondent
Owning or possessing a dog, or permitting any dog to be present, on any premises owned or controlled by the Respondent
Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs in public
Having an open container of alcohol in a public place.
Community Beat Officer for Maryport, PC Sam Steele said “We are pleased that the court has granted the injunction against Turner.
“Turner’s behaviour has caused significant issues within Maryport which has been resource intensive for emergency services.
“The injunction will help manage the individual’s behaviour and restrict Turners activities.
“If the conditions are ignored, she will be arrested and put before the courts who have greater powers to sentence any breach.
“If you witness the conditions being breached, please report it to us.”
Residents who are having any issues with this type of behaviour in their communities are encouraged to speak to their local Community Beat Officer or PCSO.
Find out your local officer here -Allerdale | Cumbria Police
Report online - Report | Cumbria Police
Alternatively, issues can be reported via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Cumbria Constabulary have increased police patrols in the area around creating safer Town Centres. The Safer Streets Summer Initiative is putting neighbourhood policing back at the heart of our communities. Cumbria’s dedicated officers are now visible and accessible in town centres where they're needed most, tackling the issues that matter to local residents.
There are also increased patrols in Whitehaven as part of Operation Enhance to target anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence in hotspot areas across the county.
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Operation Colossus
We have been hitting some areas of local concern for speeding.
Especially along the A596 and A594 in small villages where the speed limit is lower.
Multiple people pointed out that they were aware of our #OpColossus campaign, you can find more info on it below. 👇
Unfortunately, they were still caught going well over the speed limit. One car also having two bald tires.
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Moped seized
On 11 August, whilst PCSOs were on patrol in the Blennerhasset area, a male was seen riding a moped down a road.
He then tried to evade officer, due to the officers having local knowledge, they parked their vehicle up knowing where the bike would come out at, which it did.
The rider then decided to stop the bike, which had no tax, insurance or MOT and ending going on the back of a wagon to the compound.
The vehicle was seized by our PC colleagues under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act with the driver due to be dealt with for offences.
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You said, we did - speeding through villages including Birkby, Crosby, Prospect and Dearham
As a result of complaints of speeding through villages we have carried out high visibility patrols and use of handheld speed guns
Numerous motorists prosecuted for speeding and vehicle defect offences.
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You said, we did - Waverbridge
On 4 August, due to concerns been raised about vehicles speeding in Waverbridge PCSO Pete Nichol was out in the afternoon with the speed camera.
Please stick within the speed limit and keep residents and other road users safe.
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You said, we did - Bankmill & Beckfoot
It has been raised about vehicles speeding along the coast road around Bankmill and Beckfoot.
On 22 July, PCSO Pete Nichol has been out with the speed gun as a high visible deterant.
Please stick within the speed limit as pedestrians and cyclists use this area.
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Drug Activity Community Appeal
On 10 July, PCSO Pete Nichol has completed a DACA (Drug Activity Community Appeal) leaflet drop in Harriston.
This allows people to report any drugs activity, drugs can be a blight on any community and increase crime and antisocial behaviour. This leaflet drop allows us to gain information in order to tackle the issue.
We are looking to challenge the use and supply of drugs in this area.
Tell us about:
👉Suspicious activity on your street
👉Suspicious people or vehicles on your street
👉Drug supply in your community
👉Any concerns about crime in your neighbourhood
Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Vehicle seized again
Do you remember the driver who was caught on the 28 June for disqualified driving and no insurance?
Well, he enjoyed having his car seized so much that he wanted to do it again with his new car.
Shock, he still has no insurance and is disqualified.
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Going away on holiday? Lovely stuff. Just don’t tell the whole internet.
Burglars don’t need a boarding pass—they just need your Facebook/Instagram.
 Post your beach pics after you’re back.
 Tell your neighbour, not your followers.
Let’s keep your home safe!
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Teenager jailed and made subject of a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order
A 19-year-old who admitted charges including rape has been jailed on 25 July.
Leo Wilson, of School Drive, Flimby, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court after pleading guilty to rape and attempted penetrative sexual activity with a child at a hearing earlier this month.
The court heard how two girls had been in the company of Wilson at his home address in 2021, playing computer games, when they fell asleep.
One of the girls woke in the early hours of the morning to find Wilson on top of her, first sexually assaulting her and then raping her.
The girl and her friend then left.
Wilson was arrested but refused to answer questions put to him in his police interviews.
However, at court he entered a guilty plea to both offences and was sentenced to three years and two months in prison.
He was also made subject of a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and an indefinite period on the sex offenders register.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Simon Quinn of Cumbria Police said: “Wilson sought to take advantage of a girl, younger than him, who had fallen asleep in his room.
“His actions were predatory and he was fully aware that he did not have the consent of the victim.
“I’d like to thank the victim in this case for her bravery and courage throughout the process – first in coming forward to report what had occurred and then in giving statements which ultimately resulted in a guilty plea and Wilson being held accountable for his actions in court.
“I would encourage anyone who has been victim to a sexual offence to contact police so that our officers can investigate, and you will be supported.
“Support is available, and the Constabulary works closely with trusted partner agencies to provide the appropriate support which is tailored to an individual’s circumstances."
HOW DO I REPORT TO POLICE?
If you wish to report to police you can do so online at Report a crime | Cumbria Police.
You can also phone on 101.
Always phone 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress.
WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
A list of services available in your postcode area are summarised here: Find Specialist Sexual Violence Support in The North West
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Maryport Taste of the Sea
On 10 August, we attended the Maryport taste of the sea festival.
It was a really nice day and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves
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Support visit
On 9 Aug, PCSO Pete Nichol has been out to do a neurodiversity visit in Silloth for someone that has been affected by anti-social behaviour.
Neurodivergent people often have hidden disabilities and sometimes struggle along on their own.
These visits are to reach out to those people and sometimes sign posting to get a diagnosis is done.
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OPERATION ENHANCE: one year on
Operation Enhance has been active in your community and in 18 hotspots across the county for twelve months tackling anti-social behaviour and/or serious violence. In these hotspots, we have seen a reduction in anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence by 37% and 5.4%, respectively, when comparing 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025 with the same period in 2023/24.
In the Allerdale hotspots alone, ASB dropped by 21.4% from 112 reports to 88.
So, what does this mean for you? These reductions mean your streets are safer and more welcoming to residents and visitors looking to enjoy our communities. You’ve had more Police on your streets deterring criminals from committing their crimes and, most importantly, it means less victims of crime in your area.
These extra patrols have also attributed to residents feeling safer with more visible policing across the county. Some feedback* received by Officers included:
“Saw some young children hanging out a top window. Knocked on the door, spoke to the family and gave them some safeguarding advice. They appreciated that we were out on foot patrol.”
“Local business owner stated it is good to see police and that it has made her and others feel safer.”
In the west of the county, Elaine, told us about the difference Operation Enhance has made in her local community and the importance of reporting all incidents to the Police.
She said: “There were eight kids on the roof of the library a couple of months ago and I called it in. The next two or three days, there were patrols around here and the kids have scattered, they’ve moved away.”
“I know where [The Police] are, the kids know where they are, it’s really made a big difference. It’s really cut things down here.”
Watch Elaine speaking on the work in her community.
Your local Officers are working hard to take crime off your streets. In July, a woman from Maryport was given an anti-social behaviour injunction at Workington Magistrates’ court for five years. The conditions include engaging in any conduct that causes nuisance, harassment or distress to any person, threatening violence towards any person, harming any person, entering private property, plus more. If found to be in breach of these conditions, the woman will be arrested.
See more updates from our Allerdale officers by following them on Facebook.
The Operation has been made possible thanks to £1 million of extra funding secured by Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner from the Government’s Hotspot Response Fund.
As part of the operation, the public is encouraged to report anti-social behaviour by visiting the constabulary’s website https://orlo.uk/gKvGc or our non-emergency number 101. In an emergency always call 999. Information and intelligence from the public is vital so we can work together to tackle issues in their communities.
Find out more about Operation Enhance: https://orlo.uk/ec9p7
*Quotes have been edited for clarification.
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StreetSafe is a service that allows you to report safety concerns in public places without giving us your name.
This includes issues like poorly lit streets, abandoned buildings, or vandalism, as well as instances where you feel unsafe due to someone following or verbally abusing you.
Report an issue here: StreetSafe | Cumbria Police
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Upcoming community
police events 🚓
📌 Aspatria Library
📆 Tue 09 September 2025
⏰ 11:00AM - 12:00PM
For more information, please visit our website and enter your postcode in the Your Area section.
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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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Have you ever thought about being a police officer?
You could make a real difference to people in Cumbria and help keep them safe.
Not sure if policing is for you?
This short quiz should be able to help ⬇️
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Which route is right for you?
⚪ Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
Did you know you can join Cumbria Constabulary as a degree apprentice and work towards a degree whilst serving as a student officer with active frontline duties?
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⚪Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)
This is a two year programme which gives a blend of practical on-the-job experience and classroom-based learning.
Once you leave training school, you will then go onto to your allocated station then eventually go onto independent patrols and will be assessed for the remainder of the two-year programme.
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⚪Professional Policing Degree Graduate (PPD)
To be eligible to apply, you will need to have taken a three-year BSc professional policing programme offered by universities that are licensed and validated to deliver the degree by the College of Policing.
For more information about the entry route and the role visit: Job profile
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⚪PCEP DC pathway
Our Detective entry programme (PCEP DC) is open for applications.
The two year programme is designed to equip you with all the skills and training necessary to ensure that on completion you will be a highly competent detective constable.
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⚪Transferees
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We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to apply now to join us.
For more information on police officer entry routes and staff roles, please visit www.cumbria.police.uk/careers.
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Operation Colossus: Police operation will target anti-social behaviour and promote road safety across Cumbria
Cumbria Police is launching a 15-week operation promoting road safety whilst targeting anti-social behaviour – including the anti-social use of vehicles - in Cumbria.
Operation Colossus will work alongside Operation Enhance – the Constabulary’s long-standing crackdown on anti-social behaviour in hotspot areas (Op Enhance | Cumbria Police) – whilst enhancing road safety around the county.
Focus over the 15 weeks will be on a different Operation Enhance hotspot area each week.
The operation will begin on 4 August and will focus on areas of the county including, Workington, Whitehaven, Maryport, Carlisle, Ulverston, Bowness, Barrow, Kendal and Penrith, before concluding in November.
Inspector Alex Johnson of Cumbria Police’s Operational Support Unit said: “As a national month-long roads policing operation targeting dangerous driver behaviour comes to a close - (Operation Spotlight road safety enforcement to target the Fatal Four - Cumbria Constabulary) we launch a 15-week policing operation focusing on road safety and anti-social behaviour.
“This operation, which targets offending that residents in our county have raised as a concern, is further action that we are taking as part of our ongoing commitment to neighbourhood policing and the communities we serve.
“Over the course of the 15 weeks, Operational Support officers, including from the Constabulary’s dedicated Roads Policing Unit and the Firearms Support Unit, will work side-by-side with Neighbourhood Policing Team officers. As the NPT officers target antisocial behaviour and serious violence as part of Operation Enhance, Operational Support officers will support them by targeting anti-social driving – from speeding and dangerous driving to drug and drink driving.”
The work of officers will include road checks in target areas and pursuing people engaged in criminal activity on the county’s road network.
As well as enforcement, the operation will include education and engagement, alongside partner agencies. Read more here.
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Cumbria Police and Amazon join forces to support domestic abuse survivors
Cumbria Police is proud to join a nationwide initiative, in partnership with Amazon, aimed at providing vital support to survivors of domestic abuse.
As part of this collaboration, Amazon has donated emergency grab bags filled with essential items to help individuals fleeing abusive situations.
These grab bags - available for both adults and children - contain toiletries, a mobile phone, writing materials and comfort items designed to offer immediate relief and dignity to those escaping abuse.
Officers have welcomed the donation, which will enhance their ability to respond compassionately and practically to survivors in crisis. The bags are intended to provide not only physical necessities but also a powerful message of solidarity and support.
Detective Superintendent Matt Scott, from the force’s Public Protection Unit, said: “We are grateful to Amazon for their support. This initiative is a lifeline for those who leave everything behind to escape abuse.
“The grab bags offer more than just practical help - they show survivors that they are not alone and that their safety and dignity matter.
“We know that reporting abuse can be incredibly difficult, but we want people to know they are not alone. If you are being subjected to any form of domestic abuse, please report this to police and we can work with trusted safeguarding agencies to support you.” Read more here.
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Operation Spotlight: More than 100 arrested for drink or drug driving offences during month-long Fatal Four operation in Cumbria
More than 100 drink and drug drivers were arrested in Cumbria during July’s road safety operation targeting the Fatal Four.
Operation Spotlight is a national road safety operation which focuses on the Fatal Four:
- Speeding
- Using a mobile phone at the wheel
- Not wearing a seatbelt
- Driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs
Here in Cumbria, the operation was led by the Constabulary’s dedicated Roads Policing Unit and resulted in 117 arrests:
- Sec 5a (drug driving): 55
- Sec 5 OPL (drink driving): 41
- Fail to provide: 15
- Unfit through drink or drugs: 6
Read more here.
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Please report any incidents of crime or anti-social behaviour to us, to help us keep Cumbria safe.
If a crime is in progress always call 999.
You can report online at https://www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it
Our online Live Chat function is a new service giving you an alternative way to communicate with a Police Officer in real time. More here.
You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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