Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Neighbourhood Officer – Pemberton, Norley, Marsh Green and Kitt Green
I have recently transferred to Greater Manchester Police, after previously working for Cumbria Constabulary for just under 4 years. I currently work as the neighbourhood officer for Pemberton and Norley Hall. My role is to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns and improve community safety.
My current focus includes tackling drug related crime, anti-social behaviour, vehicle related crime, and supporting 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.
I have served with Greater Manchester Police for six years and currently work as the Neighbourhood Police Officer for Kitt Green, Marsh Green Norley Hall and Pemberton. In this role, I work closely with residents, businesses, and partner agencies to address local concerns, reduce crime, and improve community safety.
My current priorities include tackling anti-social behaviour, addressing drug-related activity, and supporting long-term problem-solving initiatives that have a lasting positive impact on the community. I regularly attend neighbourhood engagement events and work alongside local partners to address the issues that matter most to residents.
I also have a background in safeguarding and am passionate about promoting effective multi-agency working to support vulnerable individuals and strengthen community outcomes.
I encourage members of the community to attend local meetings, engage with their neighbourhood policing team, and share any concerns they may have.
I have been a Police Community Support Officer with Greater Manchester Police for six years and am part of the Wigan Neighbourhood Team. I work alongside residents, businesses, schools and partner organisations to help address community concerns and enhance public safety.
A key part of my role is supporting initiatives that reduce anti-social behaviour, promote crime prevention and provide reassurance to vulnerable members of the community. I also work with partners to identify and resolve neighbourhood issues, taking a problem-solving approach to achieve lasting improvements.
Engaging with the community is an important aspect of neighbourhood policing. I regularly attend local events, meetings and visits to hear directly from residents and understand the matters that affect them. I encourage people to share their concerns and work with us to help keep Wigan a safe and welcoming place for everyone
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Retail Crime - Pemberton
Tackling retail crime remains a key priority across the Pemberton area. We are committed to investigating reports of shop theft and related offences where viable lines of enquiry exist and will take positive action against those responsible.
Our Neighbourhood Policing Team works closely with retailers, security staff, partner agencies and the wider community to identify offenders, gather evidence and target those who repeatedly commit offences against local businesses. We recognise the impact that retail crime has on businesses, staff and customers, and are focused on preventing repeat victimisation and improving confidence within our retail centres.
A particular emphasis is placed on identifying prolific offenders and addressing emerging crime trends affecting retail premises across Pemberton. Through targeted patrols, intelligence-led operations and joint working with local businesses, we aim to deter offending and provide a visible policing presence in areas most affected.
Where appropriate, we will seek Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) and utilise other available powers to manage and disrupt persistent offenders. We will continue to pursue prosecutions where evidence permits and share the outcomes of our enforcement activity through Bee in the Loop and social media channels to keep businesses and residents informed.
By working in partnership with retailers and the local community, we are committed to reducing shop theft, protecting local businesses, and ensuring Pemberton remains a safe and welcoming place to live, work and shop. Our priority is to prevent offending, bring offenders to justice, and support those affected by retail crime.
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Drug Use and Neighbourhood Issues - Pemberton
Addressing drug-related activity and resolving neighbourhood issues remains a key priority across the Pemberton area. We understand the significant impact that drug misuse, associated criminality, and ongoing neighbour disputes can have on the quality of life of residents and the wider community.
Our Neighbourhood Policing Team is committed to working alongside residents, housing providers, local authorities, and partner agencies to identify and tackle locations linked to drug use, drug dealing, anti-social behaviour, and persistent nuisance. Information provided by the community plays a vital role in helping us target those responsible and take appropriate action.
We will continue to conduct intelligence-led patrols, utilise enforcement powers where appropriate, and pursue individuals involved in illegal drug activity. Where evidence exists, we will work with partners to secure interventions, closure orders, tenancy enforcement, and criminal prosecutions to protect local communities from harm.
Neighbour disputes and anti-social behaviour can often have a significant impact on residents' wellbeing. We are committed to working with partner agencies to identify the root causes of ongoing issues, support vulnerable individuals, and implement long-term problem-solving plans to prevent escalation and improve community cohesion.
Through a balanced approach of enforcement, safeguarding, prevention, and partnership working, we aim to reduce drug-related harm, address persistent neighbourhood concerns, and ensure Pemberton remains a safe, respectful, and welcoming place for all residents. Our priority is to protect vulnerable members of the community, disrupt criminal activity, and improve the quality of life for those living and working in the area.
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Off-Road Bikes and Operation Handbrake - Pemberton
Tackling the illegal and anti-social use of off-road bikes remains a key priority across the Pemberton area. We understand the significant impact that nuisance motorcycles, quad bikes and off-road vehicles can have on local communities, causing distress to residents, damage to public spaces, and posing a risk to the safety of pedestrians and other road users.
Through Operation Handbrake, Greater Manchester Police's response to vehicle-related crime and anti-social behaviour, we are taking proactive steps to identify offenders, disrupt illegal activity and remove vehicles being used unlawfully. This includes targeted patrols, intelligence-led operations and the deployment of specialist policing resources in areas identified through community concerns and incident reporting.
Our Neighbourhood Policing Team works closely with local residents, Wigan Council, housing providers and partner agencies to gather information, identify those responsible and tackle recurring issues. Community intelligence remains essential in helping us target offenders and direct enforcement activity where it is most needed.
Where offences are identified, we will utilise all available powers, including vehicle seizures under relevant legislation, anti-social behaviour measures and prosecutions where appropriate. Particular focus is placed on repeat offenders and those whose actions cause the greatest harm to the community.
Alongside enforcement, we will continue to engage with local residents, schools and community groups to raise awareness of the dangers associated with the illegal use of off-road bikes and encourage the reporting of incidents.
Through Operation Handbrake, targeted enforcement and partnership working, our priority is to reduce anti-social behaviour, protect parks, footpaths and public spaces, and improve the quality of life for residents across Pemberton. We remain committed to ensuring the community can enjoy their neighbourhood free from the disruption, damage and danger caused by the illegal use of off-road vehicles.
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