A substantial investment is also being made in respect of community policing. Police are working closely with the 39 Neighbourhood panels across the county, building confidence and delivering services at a local level. Recent initiatives include using multi-lingual Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to hold surgeries for minority communities.

'Roll Calls' are held in Peterborough, providing street briefings to residents. Local people get briefed on what is happening in their area and get the chance to find out what officers are doing and how many of them are working locally. 'Weeks of Action' have been making a substantial impact in Peterborough over the last 2 years. Public, private, voluntary and the community sector, work together to deal with crime and non crime issues.

The myriad of agencies work together to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, graffiti, rubbish removal, fly tipping, untaxed vehicles, forensic property marking, painting, garden improvements and a range of other environmental improvements.

By working in partnership we have sought to improve the look and feel of neighbourhoods and address those engaging in criminality in the area, all to the benefit of law abiding citizens.

Find out what your neighbourhood policing team are doing in your area to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.