Neighbourhood Watch Alerts

Devon and Cornwall continue to be one of the safest places to live, work and visit in the country with the second lowest total crime rate in England.

The latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) crime figures for March 2021- March 2022 which ranks all 42 forces in England report a 12.2% increase in recorded crime with 56.8 crimes per 1,000 population. This is likely due to crime returning to pre covid levels and follows national trends. (more…)

Over recent weeks in Devon and Cornwall we have noted a slight increase in reports of quad bike theft.

Offences are focussed mainly in the East Cornwall, North and West Devon areas and more recently we are investigating the report of a theft of quad bike from a farm building in the Bowithick area of East Cornwall. (more…)

Police, on Thursday 14 July, executed 11 warrants and arrested 17 people as part of an investigation into County Lines drug supply.

During the warrants, which were carried out simultaneously, officers also located and seized suspected drugs and cash.

Officers arrested 11 men and five women and one juvenile, on suspicion of money laundering and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. (more…)

Due to prolonged high temperatures expected in to early next week, Cornwall is now in a Level Three Heat Health Alert.

It’s important to look after yourself and avoid sunburn or heatstroke.

Here are our top tips to beat the heat and stay well: (more…)

Five active beehives were stolen from Tresillian House which is located on the outskirts of Newquay, between 6pm on Saturday 11 June and 6am on Sunday 12 June.

Police Sergeant Steve Applewhite, the Newquay Sector Neighbourhood Team Leader said: “This crime is of concern as not only has it meant that a person’s property has been stolen, but as a beekeeper myself, I am also concerned for the welfare of the stolen bees. (more…)