Policing presence stepped up in Crewe to keep everyone safe over summer

Officers in Crewe are stepping up measures to keep everyone in the town safe this summer.

With the weather getting better and with many young people having broken up from school and college for the summer holidays, footfall is expected to increase across the town.

In response to this, and community reports of anti-social and gang-related behaviour from a small number of individuals seen in the town, residents can expect to see an increased policing presence across Crewe as part of intensified efforts to keep everyone who lives, works and visits Crewe safe this summer.

Inspector Cliff Goodwin, of Crewe Local Policing Unit, said:

"We are stepping up our efforts to keep everyone in Crewe safe this summer in direct response from the local community relating to a small number of individuals who have been seen engaging in anti-social and gang-like behaviour.

"Keeping Crewe and its residents safe from crime and disorder is part of the daily routine for our officers, but in the coming weeks, local residents can expect to see an increased policing presence in the form of both uniformed and plain-clothed officers deployed across the town ready to respond to any community concerns, the conduction of knife sweeps across different areas of Crewe along with regular patrols around hotspot areas for anti-social behaviour.”

Building upon the work of Operation Sceptre that was conducted earlier in the year, our officers will be conducting knife sweeps in Crewe's parks and deploying knife arches outside local retailers, community hubs and at Crewe Station as part of a collaborative effort with colleagues at the British Transport Police to keep those travelling into Crewe safe.

The town's retailers also have a crucial role to play as our officers will be conducting test purchase operations to ensure that potentially lethal weapons are not falling into the wrong hands.

Inspector Goodwin added:

“Over the next few weeks, we will also be working with our partner organisations, including local authorities, charities, third-sector organisations, youth representatives, community groups and policing partners, with our officers conducting test purchase operations at, and deploying knife arches in, the town's retailers.

"Our Constables and Police Community Support Officers will be joining representatives from Cheshire East Council's Youth Support Service in engaging with Crewe's young people, delivering important safety talks and gang culture workshops at youth organisations and community groups.

“Moving forward, we will continue to incorporate other aspects of community engagement and policing which will allow us to strengthen our relationship with the local community throughout Crewe, particularly with the younger generation. We want everyone to feel that they can come to the police with any issues, not anti-social behaviour or knife crime, so we can take immediate action and keep them safe."

To report any issues related to anti-social behaviour, violence or knife crime call Cheshire Constabulary on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via: 

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously

Information can also be passed to the force online via: 

https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report