Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Inspector Matt Christian joined the police service in 2017 and has dedicated his career to frontline policing. With a strong background in Response Policing, he has consistently served on the front line, demonstrating a deep commitment to community safety and public service.
Now serving as the Neighbourhood Inspector for Salford, Matt brings a unique and personal perspective to the role, having grown up in the area himself. His local roots provide him with a strong understanding of the city’s diverse communities and the challenges they face. He works closely with local partners and residents to ensure Salford remains a safe place to live, work, and study.
Matt prides himself on delivering the highest standard of service to the communities he serves. He is passionate about listening to local concerns and driving meaningful improvements that enhance people’s lives. Should anyone wish to report an issue or raise a concern, they are encouraged to contact a member of his team or use the appropriate formal reporting channels.
HMP Forest Bank, Agecroft & Pendlebury
Agecroft & Pendlebury
Priorities
Our priorities
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Anti-Social Behaviour
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Swinton Neighbourhood Team understand the impact Anti-social behaviours have on day-to-day activities and even more so when the behaviours start to repeat. The team are working hard with partner agencies to identify ALL people involved in such behaviours and utilising our powers to issue ASB & Community Warnings/Notices and Behaviour Contracts where suitable.
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Off-Road and E-Bikes
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The Neighbourhood Team are tackling this issue head on! With several Off-Road Bikes and E-Bikes seized these past 2 months we will continue to take a pro-active stance in stopping and preventing dangerous and anti-social driving in our communities. We rely on information and reports so we can put officers in the right place at the right time, so if you see or hear it - Report It!
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Retail Crime
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Swinton and the surrounding areas boast a lot of retail premises which attracts criminality causing a big impact in the area. Our team are working closely with businesses to prevent and tackle retail crime and prevent key offenders from being allowed back into the area.