Dear Resident

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone and Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet have been hearing about the work being done by local police officers, PCSOs and various community partners to help tackle crime in Daventry.

Danielle and Ivan visited Daventry Police Station yesterday morning (August 22) and while there were told about the successful first year of Operation Fragment, which is seeing local organisations work together to reduce levels of crime and anti-social behaviour in the Southbrook estate.

They were then shown around the town centre by officers and PCSOs, including PCSO Kirsten Bates and Town Ranger Charlotte Jones. Here they had the opportunity to meet with retailers to discuss the issues they are facing such as retail crime and anti-social behaviour. This included a visit to a commercial premises that had been a victim of shoplifting earlier that day, an incident which police are investigating.

Danielle Stone said: “Daventry is a lovely area to go shopping, and so it was sad to hear that some businesses have had problems with retail crime, with one we spoke to as recently as earlier that morning.

“What was really encouraging though was that the local policing team are very passionate, and they know a lot about the issues that Daventry faces and are working hard to keep people safe.

“It’s been important to visit places like Daventry. Generally, I think people do feel safe here, but we are on a mission to improve things even further. The Public Safety Plan that I am putting together needs to reflect what people are telling us – and that is that they appreciate public, visible policing, and that we look after our young people.”

Read more and watch the video on our website: northantspfcc.org.uk/daventry-visit/