This Safer Neighbourhood area covers the town of Eckington, 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Chesterfield and 8.5 miles (14 km) southeast of Sheffield on the border with South Yorkshire. It belongs to the North East Local Policing Unit.
 
Eckington is a town that grew mainly as a result of the now greatly diminished mining industry, with a population in excess of 11 thousand people. The town has several active residents groups and parish council, with a range of schools from infant to a sixth form college.

Contact Details

• email: [email protected]
• telephone: 101

Neighbourhood Priorities

1. Drug use around Eckington
2. Off road Motor Bikes/E-Scooters at Ridgeway and Eckington
3. Disqualified/ non-insured drivers/Driving Offences
4. Acquisitive Crime -various locations

Issue Date Tuesday 17th September 2024

1. High visibility patrols. Work with local pubs to prevent drug dealing/taking in the premises. Work with partner agencies to gather intel and develop. Gather intelligence from the community at events such as Community Catch Up.
2. Work with Derbyshire and South Yorkshire Off Road Motorbike Team. Work with local farmers/landowners to secure the fields. High visibility patrols. Utilise other units within Derbyshire such as Salcu/Roads Policing/Rural Crime Team.
3. Conduct a speed site (Op Safe Drive). High visibility patrols. Gather intel and develop. Utilise other units within Derbyshire such as Salcu/roads policing.
4. Carry out Nudge Theory (Burglary and Vehicle crime). Targeted Patrols

Action Date

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