MORNING EDITION: Police update on crime-fighting progress made across borough

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👮‍♂️ Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough updates on crime fighting progress made in February

Gedling neighbourhood policing team’s new Inspector Steve King has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough during February.

But he also had an important message to residents.

"I want to begin with something incredibly important," he said.

"Many of you will have seen the news about the sentencing of the man convicted of murdering Steph Irons in Mapperley last October. He has now been jailed for 25 years.

"While no sentence can ever bring a loved one back, I truly hope this outcome offers some measure of comfort and closure to Steph’s family and friends as they continue to deal with their loss.

"My thoughts remain very much with them. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to all emergency service colleagues who responded on the day and worked tirelessly throughout the investigation, as well as to the local community for their support."

The Inspector informed residents that the January to March 2026 priorities will remain in place and these are Acquisitive Crime (Burglary, Robbery, Shoplifting, Theft), Anti-Social Behaviour (including behavioural, motorcycle, speeding, begging) and Drugs (Possession, Supply, Cannabis Cultivation).

Acquisitive Crime

Inspector King began his update by sharing progress his team have made on tackling retail crime across the borough.

"We’ve recently wrapped up Operation Descent," he said.

"It's a 12-month problem-solving plan aimed at tackling repeated shop theft at the five most affected locations in Gedling South."

"I’m really pleased to say the results speak for themselves - a 34% reduction at those hotspots. It’s a fantastic achievement and huge credit goes to the team who led this work.

"We’ve now launched Operation Descent 2, based on refreshed data identifying a new top five locations. We’re making much better use of technology this time around and applying everything we learned from the first phase to continue improving."

The Inspector said Operation Shifted is 'also progressing well'.

It focusses on repeat shoplifting in Arnold Town Centre and the surrounding areas," he said.

He said there had been a slight increase in auto crime, particularly around the Daybrook and Bonington beat areas.

"Our enquiries are ongoing, but I’d ask residents to please double check that vehicles are locked and any valuables removed.

"If you have a keyless entry vehicle, storing your keys in a Faraday bag or box is a simple way to protect against “relay thefts” - and they’re inexpensive and easy to get hold of. "

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

ASB continues its year-on-year downward trend, now sitting at around an 18% reduction on a rolling 12-month basis.

The Inspector said: "We do still see the occasional youth-related ASB incidents and with spring just around the corner it’s possible we’ll see a little more activity as our young people make use of parks and high streets. That said, our teams continue to work closely with partners to divert young people away from getting involved in ASB wherever possible, as well as dealing robustly with unacceptable behaviour."

He said the team will be contributing to Immediate Justice, a scheme where offenders complete community payback in the local area.

"This not only provides consequences for behaviour but also helps improve the same communities affected," the Inspector said.

Drugs

Inspector King said targeting drug supply 'remains a priority'.

"We recently carried out a warrant in Calverton which resulted in a significant seizure of controlled drugs and cash. There’s further enforcement activity planned in the coming months.

"I remain determined to disrupt drug supply in Gedling as the impact on our communities is clear and often devastating. I’d really encourage residents to keep reporting any concerns to us.

"You can contact us via 101, the Nottinghamshire Police website, or anonymously through Crimestoppers."

🌤️ WEATHER UPDATE

Here's what's in store for today and tomorrow...

There will be variable cloud around with sunny spells and the best of these most likely during the afternoon. Winds will be generally light with low cloud developing in the south during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C. Tonight it will becoming cloudy with low cloud and fog developing. Winds will remain light. Temperatures will remain above freezing. Minimum temperature 3 °C.

Tomorrow there will be low cloud and fog that will slowly lift and clear during the morning, with some brighter spells developing later. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Reform-led Nottinghamshire County Council have said that pubs are amongst the businesses that could soon be advertising on Reform’s controversial Union Flag banners in a move the council claims will make them money.

Last year the council spent £75,000 on 164 Union Flag banners to be displayed in 82 locations across the county.

Since then, the spend has drawn criticism from opposition members on the authority who have labelled it as a “waste” of taxpayers money.

In Reform’s February budget meeting, Conservative leader of the opposition, Councillor Sam Smith, said the authority could have filled in “one thousand” potholes for that price.

But council leader Mick Barton says “there is absolutely” the opportunity for the banners to bring in some income for the council – and multiple businesses have already reportedly shown interest in using them to advertise.

Speaking to the Lauren Monaghan at the Local Democracy Reporting Service on Friday (27), Councillor Barton said: “We have had a lot of businesses contact us about having a couple of the banners, and they want them outside their business.

“We’ve had three or four pubs, a factory, a café, a couple of restaurants and I think we’ve had a warehouse.

“If you can have a banner that everybody can see up on a lamppost, I think it’s a good point. We didn’t think of that initially, or how big that would be, but it does seem to have blown up.”

🚧 Roadworks and closures planned for Gedling borough this week

Take a look at the roadworks and closures scheduled for Gedling borough’s roads for the week beginning March 2.

Make sure to plan your journey and check before your travel as these planned works could affect you. 

St Albans Road, Arnold
08 March
Delays likely - Road closure
Responsibility for event: Nottinghamshire County Council

Burton Road, Gedling
03 March - 04 March
Roadworks, Delays likely
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Lime Lane, Redhill
08 March
Roadworks, Delays likely
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

St Albans Road, Arnold
08 March
Road closure
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Arnold Lane, Gedling
04 March - 06 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Ballantrae Close, Arnold
04 March - 06 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach Ltd

Blidworth Waye, Ravenshead
05 March - 06 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Blidworth Waye, Papplewick
05 March - 06 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Bonner Lane, Calverton
05 March - 06 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Carlton Hill, Carlton
03 March - 04 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Carnarvon Street, Netherfield
03 March - 06 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Gedling Road, Arnold
06 March - 09 March
Works location: From Arnold Hill Academy to just after Arnold View Primary School
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Linby Lane, Linby
05 March - 06 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Lingwood Lane, Woodborough
03 March - 04 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Lowdham Lane, Woodborough
03 March - 04 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottingham Road, Woodborough
06 March - 09 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Ramblers Close, Colwick
03 March - 05 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Regina Crescent, Ravenshead
03 March - 05 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Stiles Road, Arnold
09 March - 11 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach Ltd