Matlock, Cromford, Wirksworth and Darley Dale Police SNT

16/09/2026

🚓 Join Community Speedwatch !! 🚓

Derbyshire Police’s Community Speedwatch, a scheme that enables groups of trained community volunteers to directly contribute to reducing the problem of speeding vehicles on local roads.

🔹 How does it work?
Groups of trained volunteers carry out high visibility speed checks at approved locations. Details of speeding vehicles are then forwarded to the CSW Team who verify the details and enter them onto a central database. The registered owner is then sent an advisory/warning letter notifying them that they have been recorded speeding and that their details will be held pending any further incidents of them exceeding the speed limit This can include a personal visit by a Police Officer to deliver the letter dependent upon the circumstances.

🔹 Benefits
Deters incidents of speeding at the location and immediate area at the time of sessions taking place.
Enables advisory/warning letters to be sent to those recorded as speeding.
Provides direct evidence of a speeding problem that can be utilised by police enforcement and other agencies
Provides an opportunity for local communities to take a direct and positive stand against speeding

Due to it being volunteer lead, the scheme provides the clearest sign that the community is no longer willing to tolerate speeding.

Directly contributes towards speeding becoming socially unacceptable Please visit https://orlo.uk/9S3fv for more information on how the scheme works.

Great news Darley Dale, we are setting up a new group in your area! If you are interested in joining the scheme, please email [email protected] 🚗

16/09/2026

Today PCSO KING went to the Matlock Library for a community catch-up. This gives people an opportunity to talk to our officers about any concerns, complete surveys, ask about crime prevention and sign up to Derbyshire Alert.🚓
Keep an eye out as there's more dates to come!

13/09/2026

🚓 Prolific Shoplifter Arrested🚓
Today SNT officers and LPU officers arrested a prolific shoplifter that was outstanding for 5 offences and was also wanted for recall to prison. Updates will follow.

13/09/2026

👮 Fire Safety Advice👨🏾‍🚒

This week is Chimney Fire Safety Weeks for our colleagues in the DFRS. If this is something that might be helpful for you or a friend, please check out the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue page for more information and safety advice 🚒 🚓

This Chimney Fire Safety Week:

🔥 Have your chimney swept regularly
🔥 Use the correct fuel and burn only good-quality materials
🔥 Keep chimneys clean and well maintained
🔥 Reduce the risk of chimney fires

Sweeping your chimney removes deposits which have built up due to the burning of carbon-based fuels, such as coal, wood, oil and gas. It makes sure there is a clear and safe passage for gases caused by the burning process, which are combustible, reducing the risk of the chimney catching fire.

13/09/2026

🐑 👮 Rural Crime Week done and dusted🚜

A proactive week for the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team! If you, or anyone you know live in a rural community and would benefit from the events and crime prevention events the Rural Crime Team take part in, please follow their Facebook for updates.

🌾 RURAL CRIME WEEK – DAY 6

And just like that… we’ve reached Friday! 🎉

This week we’ve talked sheep, thieves, tractors, property marking, community safety and looking after each other.

Basically… the full rural crime bingo card😂

But the important bit is this:

👉 Rural crime prevention isn’t just for Rural Crime Week.

It’s something we can all play a part in 365 days a year.

🔐 Secure your property
🏷️ Mark your valuables
🐑 Keep livestock safe
🐕 Keep dogs under control
👀 Know what’s normal in your area
📢 Report suspicious activity
🤝 Look out for your neighbours
💚 Look out for each other

And if you’ve engaged with us this week — thank you!

Whether you stopped for a chat, shared one of our posts, gave us information or simply took five minutes to improve your security, you’ve played your part.

Stronger communities. Safer countryside!

07/09/2026

🧺 RURAL CRIME WEEK – DAY 2 - They're off to market! 🐄

06/09/2026

Rural Crime Week! 🐄 👮

We would like to take a moment to share a post from our colleagues over in the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team. Over the next few days, they will be sharing some exciting news and a behind-the-scenes look at the work they do to help keep our rural communities safe.

Their baarmy team will be also sharing prevention tips, and a few friendly reminders along the way. 🚜 🐑

05/09/2026

Community Catch Ups with PCSO Hunt - August 2026...

06/09/26 – Second Level of Temple Walk Car Park, Matlock Bath – 10-11AM
09/09/26 – Co-Op, Wirksworth – 4-5PM
10/09/26 – St Marks Close, Car Park, Cromford – 4-5PM
14/09/26 - Knit & Natter, The Nelson Pub, Middleton by Wirksworth – 1-3PM
22/09/26 – Wirksworth Market, The Memorial Hall, Wirksworth – 8:30AM-12PM

PCSO Hunt, will be visiting community groups throughout the month also - so hope to see you there.

29/08/2026

Youth Voice Questionnaire...

You may hear us talk about the Community Voice survey from time to time, which forms part of us gathering information to see what we should be prioritising as your Safer Neighbourhood Team - so you could ask, what about the Youth of the area?

So, here is the opportunity for our Youth of the Derbyshire Dales to have their voice. It is important that we listen to the voice of our young people to ensure that we identify any trends or concerns young people are facing and seek to find ways to address this.

Follow this link to complete the Youth Survey - https://orlo.uk/1IRYw

28/08/2026

🚲 E-Scooters and E-Bikes... 🛴

We understand that buying an e-scooter and e-bike can be tempting, especially as you can get them from many popular retailers.

We would always advice you to do your research before buying any vehicle, as the laws around e-bikes and e-scooters could leave you out of pocket.

To be used legally on public roads and cycle lanes, e-bikes must be classified as an EAPC.

To be an EAPC an e-bike must:
• be fitted with pedals that can propel it
• have an electric motor with a maximum continuous rated power not exceeding 250 watts
• cut off electrical assistance when it reaches 15.5 miles per hour (mph)

If your e-bike does not conform to the above, you need to treat it as a normal vehicle where it must be road-worthy, taxed, insured and driven by someone with a license.

The only place an e-scooter, or an e-bike that is not classed as an EAPC, can used is on private land with landowner's permission.

Why is this?
E-scooters, e-motorbikes and non EAPC e-bikes are classified as personal light electric vehicles (PLEV’s), so they are treated as motor vehicles and subject to the same legal requirements, such as: MOT, Licensing, Tax and Insurance.

What happens if I am stopped by police?
Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, allows the police to seize any motor vehicle being on a road which does not have the required documentation, which includes a driving licence for that class of vehicle. Once seized by the police can be disposed of in accordance with force policy. The rider will also be liable for prosecution which can result in a fine, points on a driving licence or both.

Section 59 of the police reform act allows police to seize a vehicle is being used in a manner which may cause alarm, distress or annoyance.

Seized vehicles may be disposed of by police, and the rider many also be liable for prosecution for traffic offences.

We are seeing ‘electric mini-dirt bikes’ being bought for children in the area. These types of bikes fall outside of the above EAPC regulations, so can only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission. Many adverts don’t make this clear, so please do your research before buying to avoid being left out of pocket for a vehicle you can’t use legally.

If you see anyone using a e-scooter, e-bike or e-motorbike illegally, please contact us by the following contact methods:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/52zmh
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101