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A welcome from Inspector Waddell

As the festive season approaches, our team remains committed to keeping our communities safe and connected. In this issue, we’ll share updates on our recent activities. Over the festive period we are running a number of operations to keep our communities safe.  We are also running media campaigns over the festive period to keep safety advice at the forefront of people’s minds, so they can take steps to protect themselves from crime.  Please follow the campaigns on our social media, share the messages and spark those important conversations with friends and family.  You can find out who your local officers are here - Allerdale | Cumbria Police select 'Your area', then 'On the team'.  Inspector Steve Waddell Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team

Essential News and Updates

Neighbourhood Policing Conference and Awards

The conference was attended by Sarah Jones, Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire of the United Kingdom.

Eight awards were presented to officers and PCSO’s by the Constabularies Neighbourhood Policing Lead Chief Superintendent Andy Wilkinson and Police and Fire Crime Commissioner Dave Allen in recognition of their contribution to neighbourhood policing.

Cumberland PCSO of the year – Clare Parker, Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team (Unfortunately Clare could not make the awards and it was collect on her behalf by Sergeant McKinnell) PCSO Parker has been recognised for her outstanding intervention work within the local community. Over a period of 12 months Clare dealt with a particular complex hub referral which resulted in significant improvement and reduction in calls for service. PCSO Parker provides crime prevention advice to both individuals and her work with the housing association was invaluable when building trust and confidence for the victims.

Cumberland Neighbourhood Policing Police Officer of the year – Sam Steele, Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team PC Steele has been recognised following his successful application for a closure order notice to an address in Maryport which had seen years of anti-social behaviour. PC Steele has gathered evidence and worked with legal services to present an application to the courts. His continuous commitment to Neighbourhood Policing and the success he has achieved is outstanding.

Safer Business Action Week - 10 to 16 November

We took part in the national Safer Business Action Week, which is action led by the National Business Crime Centre focusing on tackling retail crime, anti-social behaviour and other crimes impacting businesses in local communities.

We conducted a joint operation with Trading Standards to target illicit tobacco.

During the operation officers located illicit tobacco and cigarettes at a store in Maryport under a bin bag with assistant by a dog.

Items were also located at stores on Vulcans Lane and Washington Street in Workington.

Operation Colossus: More than 1,500 vehicles stopped during anti-social driving crackdown

A three-month long Cumbria-wide operation promoting road safety whilst targeting anti-social behaviour – including the anti-social use of vehicles - has concluded.

The 15-week operation alongside the Constabulary’s long-running ASB and serious violence operation – Operation Enhance – focused on road safety in anti-social behaviour hotspots around the county.

It began on 4 August 2025 and resulted in 1,530 vehicles being stopped and 22 arrests being made – the majority for drug driving.

Police advise people to understand the laws on e-scooters

Officers are asking parents and carers who may be considering buying or gifting an e-scooter this Christmas to be aware of the laws and potential serious injury they can cause.

E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988. This means the rules that apply to motor vehicles, also apply to e-scooters including the need to have a licence and insurance.

Mini police conduct community survey

Fairfield school mini police has been on Cockermouth main street after school today conducting a community survey. The mini police spoke to many members of the public, asking several questions about any community issues they may have. The group done very well and showed great confidence.

Mini police get tour of police van

It was a very wet session for Fairfield's mini police on 1 December.  But they all still had great fun. They enjoyed exploring the marked police van and learning about our role within the police. This term has been great, getting to know the new mini police recruits, who have all done amazing. I am looking forward to next year and a whole new topic.

Our Priorities - You said, we did

Officers continue to tackle anti-social behaviour and support the community

Officers in Allerdale are continuing to tackle and prevent anti-social behaviour to make your streets safer. Police are out day and night in the winter weather speaking to residents and businesses, making arrests and securing community behaviour orders to protect our communities. Patrols continued throughout November including Bonfire night when our officers were out preventing anti-social behaviour. Across the whole of Op Enhance in October, Officers carried out 36 stop searches, 40 intel submissions, 3 uses of ASB powers and 7 traffic offences were reported. You can keep up to date on the work of Op Enhance by also following the Allerdale Police Facebook page where we post regularly about the work that is being done to tackle anti-social behaviour. Op Enhance has been made possible thanks to £1 million of extra funding secured by David Allen, 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

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

Upcoming community
police events 🚓

📌 Cockermouth Library
📆 Thu 18 December
⏰ 10am-11am

📌 Cockermouth Library
📆 Thu 15 January
⏰ 2pm-3pm

📌 Keswick Library
📆 Sat 03 January
⏰ 10am - 11am

For more information, please visit our website and enter your postcode in the Your Area section.

Your local officers

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. 

Crime Figures

Further information can be found on Police.uk

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