Kirkby Central
The Kirkby Central Beat is a community of approximately 6,215 people and approximately 2,628 households. The beat stretches from the road known as Kingsway, as far as the boundary with Annesley Woodhouse and then back towards 'old Kirkby'. There are also three well known recreation areas known as Portland Park, Kingsway Park and Titchfield Park.
There are a number of schools and places of worship. The arterial routes of Kingsway, Urban Road and Victoria Road cross the beat. Interestingly, the local Police Station is also situated within the beat.
Under the Policing Pledge, this is an urban beat and has a 15 minute emergency response time. For an explanation of what this means click here.
Beat Officers
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PC Mick Powers (2527)
Phone: 101 Ext 856 3762
Mobile: 07732 360213
Email PC Mick Powers -
PCSO Madelaine Sefton (6263)
Phone: 101 Ext 856 3760
Mobile: 07525 226764
Email PCSO Madelaine Sefton
Beat Events
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February
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13th
Beat Surgery
Kingsway Park Cafe, 10:00am - 11:00am
A chance for members of the local community to talk to the local beat team if you have issues you would like to raise.
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13th
Beat Surgery
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March
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5th
Beat Surgery
Kingsway Park Cafe, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
A chance for members of the local community to talk to the local beat team if you have issues you would like to raise.
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5th
Beat Surgery
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April
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16th
Beat Surgery
Kingsway Park Cafe, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
A chance for members of the local community to talk to the local beat team if you have issues you would like to raise.
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16th
Beat Surgery
Beat Update
Update 9 January 2012
On Kirkby Central the crime fugures have steadily fallen, especially burglarys which have fallen dramitically. A number of drug related warrants have been executed which have had a positive effect on the area.
We also held a day of action just prior to Christmas againt speeding and parking issues around the kirkby area. There were several vehicles stopped and the drivers either warned about their speeding or issued a fixed penalty notice. Speeding is an issue locally and it is one of the main causes of fatal road traffic collisions.
The beat team have held a beat surgery on 05/12/2012 at Kingsway Park Cafe which enabled members of the public to highlight any issues they have in their neighbourhood. Please see events page to see when the next beat surgery will be taking place.
The beat team are still actively encouraging residents to voice their concerns and opinions, you can do this by completing neighbourhood priority surveys on patchwalks, attending community engagements, or by contacting us on the website address, there is also a neighbourhood alert system which you can sign up for.
If you would a form please contact us. If you would like to complete a survey, please click onto the 'Your Local Police' page and then click onto the 'neighbourhood priority survey' section.
Update 26 November 2011
As of today PC 74 COALWOOD has joined to team to take temporarily take over the beat whilst PC 2527 POWERS joins the Sutton Team. The beat team are still actively encouraging residents to voice their concerns and opinions, you can do this by completing neighbourhood priority surveys on patchwalks, attending community engagements, or by contacting us on the website address, there is also a neighbourhood alert system which you can sign up for.
If you would a form please contact us. If you would like to complete a survey, please click onto the 'Your Local Police' page and then click onto the 'neighbourhood priority survey' section.
Update 18 September 2011 -
On the 4 September a PCSO joined the team. PCSO 6263 Sefton has been a PCSO for 3 years and has now joined the Kirkby Central Beat team.
The beat team are actively encouraging residents to voice their concerns and opinions, you can do this by completing neighbourhood priority surveys on patchwalks, attending community engagements, or by contacting us on the website address.
If you would like to complete a survey, please click onto the 'Your Local Police' page and then click onto the 'neighbourhood priority survey' section.
Update 9 August 2011-
The beat team are actively encouraging residents to voice their concerns and opinions. This is currently being conducted by completing neighbourhood priority surveys on patchwalks, community engagements, and whilst competing re-visits.
If you would like to complete a survey, please click onto the 'Your Local Police' page and then click onto the 'neighbourhood priority survey' section
Update 29 June 2011-
Now the summer months are upon us, the beat team are strongly urging residents to take measures to secure and protect their property. Below are a few pointers on general home security:-
1. Always close and lock external doors and windows- even if you are just going out for a short time.
2. Try to get into the habit of double-checking window and door locks when you are going to bed.
3. Be careful not to leave keys, including spares, near the door or where they could be reached from outside.
4. Burglar alarms that are visible, good home lighting and security lighting in the right places can put burglars off.
5. Timers are good. Use timers to switch on lights and radios when you are away from home.
6. Never leave garages or sheds unlocked, especially if they are connected to your property.
7. Fit a door 'spy hole'. Fitting a spy hole allows you to see who is at the door. A door chain lets you open the door a little way to talk to the caller.
Update 18 May 2011-
On Wednesday 18th May 2011 the beat team at Kirkby Police Station conducted an operation which was aimed at road traffic offences. Locations covered include the following:
Church Hill
Southwell Lane
Sutton Road.
As a result of this action day, the following was achieved:-
1 vehicle was seized as the driver had no insurance or a driving license
4 endorsable fixed penalty notices were issued
13 non endorsable fixed penalty notices were issued
5 drivers were verbally warned as a result of exceeding the speed limit
1 offender was arrested for possession of an offensive weopen, and possession of drugs with the intent to supply
Update 10 May 2011-
Spring is here and no doubt you're preparing to get into your garden. Nottinghamshire Police and their partner agencies are keeping an eye on known offenders, but there are a few simple measures you can take to protect your property
1. Check your shed to make sure it hasn't been broken into over the winter
2. Mark and photograph the property you keep in your shed. Register serial numbers at www.immobilise.com. This will help Police identify and return your property if it is stolen and recovered later.
3. Secure your shed by fitting a padlock and consider putting wire mesh across windows
4. Fit a motion-activated outside light.
5. Plant prickly shrubs near windows, drainpipes, and fences.
6. Use gravel on driveways and paths, as it could help alert you if anyone is outside.
Update 4 April 2011-
On 4th April 2011 the Kirkby beat team participated in a day of action with the DVLA enforcement team. The beat team also made use of the mobile speed camera which proved to be effective. Streets covered include Church Street, Kingsway, Diamond Avenue, and Southwell Lane. As a result of the action day the following results were achieved:
20 fixed penalty notices were issued for drivers failing to wear a seatbelt
1 fixed penalty notice was issued to a driver for driving whilst on a mobile phone.
Update 18 March 2011-
The local beat team have continued to work proactively on the beat area over the past 3 months.
Community Protection Officer Pete Calladine has recently joined the Kirkby Central beat team. Pete works closely with the beat team and feeds back any relevant information or intelligence. Pete can be contacted on 0800 183 84 84.
The beat team have worked hard to improve confidence on the area, and improve customer satisfaction.
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The Kirkby Central Beat Team have two Safer Neighbourhood Committee's that meet up regularly and discuss local issues. One Committee cover's the ''Old Kirkby'' area and the other Committee cover's the Kingsway estate area. At the Safer Neighbourhood meetings the beat team feedback results collated from the neighbourhood surveys, and also feedback on the 3 priorities for the area.
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The beat team conduct regular street briefings and also beat surgeries. On the street briefings, the beat team choose 4 streets on the area and liase with the public on them streets and listen then deal with any issues or concerns. Please see below for details:
On 17 January 2011 PCSO 6311 GREGG & PC 2527 POWERS conducted street briefings on the new estate, streets included: Boundary Close, Sylvan Avenue, Betony Grove & Corncrake Mews. Letters & surveys were distributed and the officers also liased with residents on the estate.
On 2 February 2011 PCSO 6311 GREGG & PC 2527 POWERS conducted a beat surgery at Kingsway Cafe on Kingsway Park. Officers liased with members of public and listened to their issues and concerns.
On 22 February 2011 PCSO 6311 GREGG conducted a patchwalk on the following streets: Bennet Drive, Hornbeam Way, Robin Down Court, & Campion Gardens. This was conducted between 4pm & 6pm.
On 18 March 2011 PCSO 9167 BATTERHAM & CPO 10414 PAINTER conducted a patchwalk on the following streets:
Hodgkinson Road, Alfred Street, Cobden Street & Festus Street.
For further details on future street briefings on the Kirkby Central beat area please view ''Beat Events'' on this web page.
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The beat team are keen on gathering information and intelligence. If you have any information then please contact the beat team.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers ANONYMOUSLY on freephone 0800 555 111.
As a result of successful information received, the beat team have executed 3 warrants on the Kirkby Central beat area, which have all resulted in arrests being made.
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The beat team are continuing to work alongside external agencies such as Ashfield Partnership Against Crime (APAC), Ashfield Homes, and Community Protection Officer's. Partnership working is vital for the beat team.
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Please also note there has been an increase in theft offences on Kingsway Cemetary. Please contact us if you sight anyone acting suspiciously, or if you have any information in relation to this matter. Please make a note of descriptions and contact us accordingly. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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