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Cockermouth and Keswick
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September 2026
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A welcome from Sergeant McKinnell
Welcome to the September edition of your Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter.
It's been another busy month for your neighbourhood policing team as we continue to tackle the issues that matter most to local people. From proactive patrols and targeted operations to community engagement and crime prevention work, we've been out across the area working to keep our communities safe.
In this edition, you'll find highlights of some of the action we've taken, successes we've achieved, and the ongoing work being carried out in response to your concerns and priorities.
Remember, you play a vital role in helping us keep our communities safe. If you have information to share or concerns you'd like us to know about, please report them online via the Cumbria Police website or by calling 101.
Want to know who's policing your area and what local priorities we're focusing on? Visit the Cumbria Police website, select 'Your Area', then 'On the Team'.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sergeant Neil McKinnell
Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team
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Essential News and Updates |
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Residents Help Shape Local Policing Priorities
Following a recent community survey carried out by the Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team, residents in Cockermouth and the surrounding areas have helped identify the issues that matter most to them.
After reviewing the results, officers have set the following neighbourhood priorities:
- Anti-social behaviour and road safety concerns in Cockermouth town centre and on key routes into the town.
- Road safety issues in the Brigham and Great Broughton areas.
- Anti-social behaviour in Little Broughton.
Local officers will continue to target these concerns through high-visibility patrols, engagement with residents and partner agencies, and proactive policing activity. The team remains committed to addressing crime, anti-social behaviour and road safety issues across the area.
Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents and sharing information, as community intelligence plays a vital role in helping officers identify problems and take action.
A follow-up survey will be conducted in three months' time to review progress and ensure local policing priorities continue to reflect the concerns of the community.
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 Operation Enhance Delivers High-Visibility Policing
Operation Enhance patrols were carried out in hotspot areas to deter crime and tackle antisocial behaviour.
Extra officers provided a visible presence, engaged with local communities and took action to address concerns.
Residents were encouraged to report antisocial behaviour via 101, while emergencies continued to be reported through 999.
The operation formed part of ongoing efforts to keep neighbourhoods safe and reduce crime.
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Neighbourhood Officers Pay a Visit to Some Unusual Residents
While out on rural patrol, PC Robertson and PCSO Pete Nichol made a stop at the Lake District Wildlife Park to speak to a rather unusual group about their recent “antisocial behaviour” concerns, a mob of meerkats.
Thankfully, the officers were pleased to report that the meerkats were on their best behaviour and appeared to take on board the words of advice offered during the visit.
On a more serious note, the visit highlighted an important animal welfare message. The growing popularity of exotic pets, often driven by social media trends, has led to increased demand for animals such as meerkats. However, these animals have complex welfare needs and are not suited to most domestic environments.
Keeping exotic animals without the specialist care, space and social structures they require can lead to welfare concerns and may result in offences under the Animal Welfare Act.
The neighbourhood policing team would like to thank the staff at Lake District Wildlife Park for their continued work in educating visitors about wildlife conservation and responsible animal care.
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Community Champion Shirley Murphy Recognised in Diverse Cumbria Awards
Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team is delighted to congratulate Shirley Murphy from Autism Support Allerdale and Copeland (ASAAC) on being shortlisted in the first round of the Diverse Cumbria Awards in the Positive Role Model category.
Shirley, pictured with Cumbria Police Neurodiversity Champion Pete Nichol, works tirelessly to support neurodivergent individuals and their families across Allerdale and Copeland. Through her role with ASAAC, she provides invaluable advice, guidance and advocacy, helping people access the support they need.
Shirley also works closely with Pete and local officers to support neurodivergent individuals who have come into contact with police. Her contribution to outreach and aftercare is instrumental in ensuring those individuals, and their families, receive appropriate support and reassurance following police involvement.
Her dedication, compassion and commitment make a real difference to the lives of many people within our communities, and this recognition is thoroughly deserved.
Everyone at Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team would like to wish Shirley the very best of luck at the awards ceremony on 26 September and thank her for the incredible work she continues to do alongside us.
Congratulations, Shirley, and thank you for everything you do for our communities.
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Our Priorities - You said, we did
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Speed Indicator Device Relocated to Great Broughton
The neighbourhood policing team’s Speed Indicator Device (SID) has completed a deployment on Lorton Road in Cockermouth and has now been relocated to Moor Road in Great Broughton.
The move follows ongoing concerns from residents about motorists exceeding the 20mph speed limit on the approach to the village. The route includes a narrow section of road and is situated close to the local primary school, making road safety a key priority for the area.
The SID will monitor vehicle speeds and collect data to help inform whether further enforcement activity is required. The information gathered will support efforts to improve compliance with speed limits and enhance road safety for local residents.
In its new location, the device has been positioned alongside a speed limit sign, providing motorists with an additional reminder to slow down and drive safely.
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Upcoming community
police events 🚓
📌 Drop in Session - Cockermouth Library
📆 Fri 25 September 2026
⏰ 11:00AM - 12:00PM
📌 Drop in Session - Keswick Library
📆 Sat 10 October 2026
⏰ 10:00AM - 11:00AM
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For more information, please visit our website and enter your postcode in the Your Area section.
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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.
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Crime Figures
Further information can be found on Police.uk
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