Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
I am Inspector Amie Whitehead and I am responsible for Oldham South & West which covers Failsworth, Hollinwood, Medlock Vale, Chadderton and Werneth.
I have over 23 years experience in GMP and have worked in many different departments and roles during that time but have always stayed in district Policing. I served the first 18 years of my career in Rochdale before I moved to Oldham in 2019 on promotion.
I am passionate about Neighbourhood Policing and the positive impact this can have. The landscape of the South & West of Oldham sees my teams dealing with a wide variety of incidents and crime type. This ranges from dealing with local crime, disorder and ASB to protecting the most vulnerable people in our area and improving the quality of life for our residents.
I want my teams to engage with their communities, understand the issues that are important to you and work with you to make Oldham a safer place to live and work. We hold regular surgeries across the area and take part in lots of community events to be visible in your community. My team and I also have strong relationships with other key partners and we meet with them regularly to establish joint priorities and work together to resolve them.
My Officers are working hard to improve communication with you. I would like to encourage you to sign up to Bee In The Loop, GMPs two-way community messaging service so that you can stay informed about what is happening in your area and what the Police are doing to tackle it. You can also follow GMP Oldham on Facebook for regular information and updates or contact the team directly.
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Neighbourhood Inspector – Oldham South & West
Oldham Police Station
Greater Manchester Police
I am Sergeant Tom Layton, the Neighbourhood Sergeant responsible for Oldham West, covering the communities of Chadderton and Werneth.
With over 10 years of policing experience, I have served in a variety of frontline roles while remaining committed to district policing throughout my career. I began my service with West Yorkshire Police, spending six years in the Kirklees Division before transferring to Greater Manchester Police and joining Oldham on promotion in 2023.
My policing style is built around a proactive approach to tackling crime and protecting our communities. My team works relentlessly to address violent crime, target those involved in the use and supply of drugs, disrupt criminal use of the road network, and take robust action against offenders who cause harm in our neighbourhoods.
I am passionate about neighbourhood policing and the positive impact it can have on local communities. Chadderton and Werneth are vibrant and diverse areas, and my team is dedicated to tackling the issues that matter most to residents. From addressing crime, anti-social behaviour and road safety concerns to safeguarding vulnerable people, we are committed to improving the quality of life for everyone who lives and works in our communities.
Engagement with our residents is at the heart of what we do. My officers regularly attend community meetings, neighbourhood surgeries and local events, ensuring they remain visible, approachable and responsive to local concerns. We work closely with partner agencies, community groups and local stakeholders to identify priorities and deliver long-term solutions to issues affecting our area.
I would encourage residents to sign up to Bee in the Loop, Greater Manchester Police's community messaging service, to stay informed about policing activity in their neighbourhood. You can also follow GMP Oldham on social media for regular updates and information about the work being carried out by my team.
PC GORNISIEWICZ
Rank/Role: Constable – Neighbourhood Officer
Neighbourhood Area: Oldham
Length of Service: 4 years
Current Responsibilities: Working with local communities, addressing neighbourhood concerns, problem-solving, crime prevention, and partnership working with local agencies.
Commitment to Community Engagement: Dedicated to building positive relationships with residents, listening to community concerns, and working proactively to improve safety and quality of life within the neighbourhood.
Neighbourhood PCSO – Chadderton Central Ward, Oldham
I have proudly served with Greater Manchester Police for 22 years and currently work as the Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) for Chadderton Central Ward in the Borough of Oldham.
My role involves working closely with residents, local businesses, councillors and partner agencies to address community concerns, improve public confidence and help make our neighbourhood a safer place to live, work and visit.
My current priorities include tackling anti-social behaviour, reducing vehicle crime and theft, and supporting long-term problem-solving initiatives that address the root causes of local issues. Through partnership working and community engagement, I strive to deliver sustainable solutions that have a positive impact on the area.
I regularly attend neighbourhood meetings, community events, and engagement activities, providing opportunities for residents to discuss concerns, share information and help shape local policing priorities.
I encourage everyone within the community to get involved, attend local meetings and report issues affecting their area. By working together, we can continue to strengthen our community and make Chadderton Central and the whole of Chadderton an even safer and more welcoming place for all.
PCSO Andy Longsden
I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 29 years as a Special Constable and Pcso and am currently working as the neighbourhood Support officer for Chadderton Central. My role involves working with residents, local businesses and partner agencies to address crime, anti-social behaviour and other issues affecting the local community.
My current priorities include tackling Domestic Burglary, reducing anti-social behaviour and improving community confidence through visible neighbourhood policing. I regularly attend engagement events at the Crossley Centre and community meetings and work closely with partner organisations to identify and resolve local issues.
I encourage residents to speak with me at local events and share any concerns so we can work together to improve the area.
Priorities
Our priorities
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Anti-social behaviour and overt drug use primarily in car parking and industrial areas. The peak time for offences is late evenings.
Action taken:
Officers have worked closely with the council and have installed section 59 warning signs in many local authorities and privately owned open space car parks. These signs will act as a deterrent to people using their own vehicles in these car parks outside of working hours as any anti-social use can result in seizure of the vehicle.
Officers are also conducting high visibility patrolling, particularly during the late evenings. Local officers will also be gathering intelligence and will be utilising their stop and search powers to detect offences. Anyone found in possession of controlled drugs and/or weapons will be arrested and anyone found to be committing anti social vehicle offences will have their vehicle seized. -
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Your local neighbourhood policing team will be carrying out high-visibility patrols at Chadderton Precinct as part of a targeted initiative to prevent and deter shoplifting offences. These patrols aim to provide reassurance to businesses, retailers and members of the public, while proactively addressing criminal activity in the area.
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We will also be working with stores to try and mitigate offences. Criminal Behaviour Orders will be utilised to manage persistent offenders.
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Off road bike issues. The neighbourhood policing team has identified the use of off-road bikes as a priority due to ongoing concerns from residents regarding anti-social behaviour, noise nuisance, dangerous riding, and risks to public safety. The unlawful use of off-road bikes can cause significant disruption to local communities, damage public spaces, and place both riders and members of the public at risk.
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Your local neighbourhood Team are working hard to identify those responsible and bring them to justice through proactive policing we will conduct high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot locations where off-road bike activity has been reported.
Respond proactively to intelligence provided by residents, partner agencies, and local councillors.