Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire

07/09/2026

𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has now secured enhanced police patrols for market towns across Leicestershire, delivering on a key commitment to residents, businesses and local communities.

By December, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Loughborough, Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Ashby-de-la-Zouch will benefit from additional police patrols focused on tackling persistent concerns around anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, boosting visibility and helping make town centres safer and more welcoming places to live, work and visit.

In May, Mr Matthews announced plans to improve community safety in the county's market towns, making clear he was prepared to commission an external provider if necessary to deliver the visible policing residents were calling for. As part of his process to find the most effective solution, he asked Chief Constable if the force could identify a solution that would meet those needs.

Following consideration of all available options, including private sector alternatives, Leicestershire Police will now deliver the enhanced patrols under a Service Level Agreement using police officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). The arrangement will cost less than originally budgeted by the Commissioner, with savings reinvested into further crime prevention initiatives across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Read the full article 🔗👇

https://www.leics.pcc.police.uk/news/latest-news/2026-news-articles/september/pcc-rupert-matthews-secures-market-town-patrols-agreement-with-chief-constable/

06/09/2026

𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

This week, we're supporting Rural Crime Action Week, highlighting the impact crime can have across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's rural areas.

We'll be raising awareness of the issues affecting rural communities, highlighting the work of the Leicestershire & Rutland Rural Policing Team, sharing practical crime advice to help prevent rural crime and sharing updates from some of the projects funded through the Rural Crime round of the PCC's Community Action Programme.

04/09/2026

🚗 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝟰: 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

The Fatal 4 are four of the most common factors linked to serious and fatal collisions: speeding, mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt and drink or drug driving.

Recent figures show that 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟭𝟳% 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀. In addition, DVLA figures show that 𝟳𝟮,𝟲𝟲𝟮 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 on their licence.

Before getting behind the wheel, weigh up the risk. Choosing not to drive under the influence could be the decision that saves a life.

03/09/2026

It's not too late to have your say. Help shape national guidance on stalking or harassment by 7th September.

We’re inviting views on new authorised professional practice (APP) for stalking or harassment.

This consultation will help shape national guidance for how forces across England and Wales respond - from identifying and investigating stalking to supporting and safeguarding victims.

It aims to ensure the final guidance is clear, practical and supports effective, victim-centred investigations.

Have your say before the consultation closes: https://www.college.police.uk/article/stalking-or-harassment-have-your-say?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=shapp

30/08/2026

🚫 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲.

We're supporting the UK Government Enough campaign.

See it for what it is 👉 enough.campaign.gov.uk

28/08/2026

🚗 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿: 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗗

The Fatal 4 are four of the most common factors linked to serious and fatal collisions: speeding, mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt and drink or drug driving.

The most recent Department for Transport statistics from 2024 revealed that under free-flowing conditions, 𝟰𝟯% 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟬𝗺𝗽𝗵 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀.

This week, we're focusing on speeding.

Slowing down could be the decision that saves a life.

26/08/2026

Preventing crime and protecting local communities is a key priority for the PCC.

Through PCC funding, is supporting Leicestershire Police to carry out high-visibility patrols at car boot sales across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, helping to deter the sale of stolen goods, disrupt criminal activity and prevent offenders from profiting from crime.

This weekend, officers and PCSOs were at Measham & Moira Car Boot Sale as part of this ongoing work, engaging with traders and visitors while providing a visible policing presence.

25/08/2026

𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has today (25 August 2026) named David Sandall as his preferred candidate for the new Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police.

The announcement follows a robust and competitive selection process carried out in line with the College of Policing’s recruitment requirements. This included assessments by both internal and external stakeholder groups and an in-depth presentation and formal interview.

The appointment will now be subject to a confirmation hearing by the Police and Crime Panel.

Read the full article 🔗👇
https://www.leics.pcc.police.uk/news/latest-news/2026-news-articles/august-2026/pcc-announces-david-sandall-as-preferred-candidate-for-chief-constable-of-leicestershire-police

24/08/2026

🚂 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

We're supporting this important railway safety message from PCSO Gaynor at Charnwood Police.

Recent footage from Great Central Railway in Quorn shows extremely dangerous behaviour on a bridge over the active heritage line. Entering spaces on or near railway infrastructure can have devastating consequences and puts lives at risk.

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews recently visited Great Central Railway to discuss these safety concerns and the measures that have already been put in place to prevent incidents such as this. The footage serves as a stark reminder of the dangers involved and the importance of staying away from railway tracks, bridges and safety barriers.

PCSO Gaynor and the local policing team continue to work closely with Great Central Railway and British Transport Police to promote railway safety and prevent harm.

If you're a parent, carer or guardian, please take a moment to speak with the children and young people in your care about the risks around railways.

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Covering Quorn, Rothley, Swithland, Ulverscroft, Woodhouse and Woodhouse Eaves

⚠️ Railway Safety Warning ⚠️

🚋 I know I have posted about railway safety on several occasions, but this is the most alarming incident I have seen so far at the Great Central Railway bridge at Quorn.

📹 CCTV footage has been sent to me showing children climbing on top of the safety railings and one hanging off the wrong side of the railings (these railings as you can see are installed ON TOP of the bridge) if this was not dangerous enough this is while a train was passing underneath!! This behaviour is extremely dangerous!! - I have clearer images and will be visiting schools to try and locate who these children are. If this is your child, please speak to them immediately about the risks involved. The bridge is already a good height above the ground, and the fencing is intended to prevent falls. A slip or loss of balance could have devastating consequences, resulting in significant injury or even loss of life.

💙 We work closely with the Great Central Railway and British Transport Police to promote rail safety and prevent incidents like this.
Please take a moment to speak to your children about railway safety. A simple conversation could prevent a tragedy.

Stay safe – PCSO 6130 Gaynor

22/08/2026