Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
I am Stu Berry, Police Inspector, covering Saddleworth & Lees, Royton, Shaw and Crompton, St James & Waterhead.
I’ve worked for GMP for 20 years covering various areas and in a variety of specialist and non-specialist roles including Chairman of Greater Manchester Police Federation. I am a resident of Oldham, and I am passionate about making our community safer, reducing crime and antisocial behaviour.
My team and I understand the local issues which can range from antisocial behaviour drugs offences and serious acquisitive crime. My officers and staff are, and will continue, to work hard day and night to ensure that we can provide an effective neighbourhood policing strategy.
My ask from the local community is that you work alongside my team and I and provide information and intelligence which can be implemented into our policing response to local issues. That flow of information and intelligence from the community will give us the tools to do the job. It is vital for our ongoing endeavours to be proactive and bring people to justice.
I am the Neighbourhood Police Sergeant responsible for the St James and Waterhead areas of Oldham, within Greater Manchester Police. I am committed to working closely with residents, community groups and partner agencies to understand local concerns, tackle the issues that matter most to communities and help make neighbourhoods safer.
I am passionate about visible, accessible neighbourhood policing and lead my team in addressing local priorities, building public confidence and developing strong relationships with the communities of St James and Waterhead.
I believe that strong relationships between the police, residents and local partners are key to creating safer and more confident communities.
Together with my team, I am committed to listening to local people, responding to community concerns and taking positive action to tackle the issues that have the greatest impact on those who live and work in St James and Waterhead.
I have served with Greater Manchester Police since July this year after transferring from a differing force in July and currently work as the neighbourhood officer for St James. My role is to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns and improve community safety.
My current focus includes developing upon already existing relationships with partner agencies such as housing and local council in order to support long-term problem solving within the community. I regularly attend neighbourhood engagement events and work with local partners to tackle the issues that matter most to residents.
I encourage members of the community to attend local meetings and share their concerns so that together we can help make our neighbourhood a safer place to live, work and visit.
Officer Name: PC 16269 Robert Parker
Rank/Role: Police Constable – Neighbourhood Officer
Neighbourhood Area: St James, Oldham
Length of Service: 10 Years
Responsibilities:
I am a Neighbourhood Officer covering the St James area of Oldham. Prior to joining the Neighbourhood Policing Team, I spent eight years as a Response Officer, attending emergency and priority incidents across the borough. In my current role my responsibilities include working with residents, businesses, schools and partner agencies to address local concerns, tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, safeguard vulnerable people and support victims of crime.
Commitment to Community Engagement:
I am committed to building positive relationships within the community and ensuring that local people have a voice in policing. Through regular engagement with residents and community groups, I work to understand local concerns and support long-term solutions that improve community safety and confidence.
I am Joanna Haigh, a Police Community Support Officer with Greater Manchester Police. For the last 20 years, I’ve served the St James’ community in Oldham.
I work closely with local residents, partner agencies, community groups, schools, and businesses to make the area a safer, more welcoming place for everyone. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on true neighbourhood policing—maintaining a visible presence on regular patrols, listening to community concerns, and tackling issues like antisocial behaviour and reducing crime.
Over two decades on the beat, I have gained significant experience in problem-solving and community engagement. I regularly arrange community meetings and attend engagement events with local partners.
I encourage members of the community to attend local meetings and share their concerns.
Priorities
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Neighbourhood Crime - Residential Burglary, Vehicle Crime, Criminal Damage and Anti-Social Behaviour including off road bikes and drug dealing
Action taken:
Officers have worked closely with the council and installed Section 59 warning signs in many local authority and privately owned open-space car parks. These signs act as a deterrent to individuals using vehicles in these areas outside of working hours, as any anti-social use can result in the seizure of the vehicle.
In addition, officers are conducting high-visibility patrols, particularly during late evenings, to tackle anti-social behaviour and reassure the community. Local officers will be gathering intelligence on criminal activity and will utilise stop-and-search powers to detect offences, including knife crime and drug dealing. Anyone found in possession of controlled drugs and/or weapons will be arrested, and those committing anti-social vehicular offences will have their vehicles seized.