Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
I’m Gareth Edwards, Inspector, covering the areas of Prestwich, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Unsworth areas in Bury
I have worked in GMP for over 23 years covering a variety of roles including Response, Specialist Operations, Custody and now Neighbourhoods.
I have a dedicated team of Sgts, Constables and PCSO’s who are committed to their areas and work alongside the community to achieve results.
We aim to keep in touch through our social media pages, neighbourhood watch meetings and other regular surgeries in the local area.
You can contact any of your neighbourhood staff directly and we aim to respond as soon as we can to any issues.
I cover a diverse area, however the common themes of crime and anti-social behaviour remain our core business in each ward area.
However we can help, do not hesitate to contact us.
Priorities
Our priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
1. Anti-Social Behaviour
2. Anti-Social Behaviour Drug Related
3. Anti-Social Driving
4. Drug Offences
5. Neighbourhood Crime (Burglaries & Robberies)
6. Vehicle CrimeAction taken:
"You said, We Did.
Over the last few months your Besses, Whitefield and Unsworth Neighbourhood Officers have been completing successful Op Halt traffic operations where we stopped over 150 vehicles in last 3 months with multiple traffic offence reports submitted keeping the streets of Besses, Whitefield and Unsworth safe from illegal drivers and others who fail to adhere to the road traffic legislations and which has resulted in multiple vehicle seizures and drivers reported for various offences.
We have also held several school visits to highlight the importance in tackling drug and knife crime in the Besses, Whitefield and Unsworth areas.
We have plans in place to complete further community days at schools across the area where partners from multiple agencies will again be involved. Dates TBC following the successful days at Sunnybank Primary School and St Michaels Church in Besses.We are also working closely with various housing associations to monitor residents who breach tenancy contracts to give residents the reassurance of living in a comfortable setting free from ASB/YCA.
We are holding regular PACT meetings which we advertise on @GMPBury facebook we look forward to meeting you.
I would ask if you have any information or concerns to report please contact us via the GMP website at www.gmp.police.uk using the Report It tile or the LIVE CHAT ICON at the bottom of the page. You can phone us on the 101 number or 999 if in an emergency, If you prefer to remain anonymously you can report via CrimeStoppers on the telephone number 0800 555 111.
For any more general issues or if you wish to be placed in touch with your local Police Officer or PCSO please email [email protected] or call 0161 856 8204 (office hours).
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Besses, Whitefield and Unsworth Neighbourhood Officers