Copperhouse & Gwinear

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is a group of local police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers and PCSOs based in your area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across Devon and Cornwall. 

Please find contact details for your Neighbourhood Policing Team provided below. 

Please note that to report a crime or incident to Devon and Cornwall Police,  please visit Devon & Cornwall Police or in an emergency, please dial 999.

Hayle Neighbourhood Team

Emma-Jayne Bray (Devon & Cornwall Police, PCSO, Penzance and St Ives)

Emma-Jayne Bray

PCSO

Dee Evans (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Inspector, Penzance)

Dee Evans

Police Inspector

Aidan Jepson (Devon & Cornwall Police, PCSO, Hayle)

Aidan Jepson

PCSO

Joseph Magurean (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Hayle)

Joseph Magurean

Police Constable

John Scrimgeour (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Sergeant, Penzance)

John Scrimgeour

Police Sergeant

Ellie Sherburn (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, West Cornwall)

Ellie Sherburn

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

To reduce Anti Social Behaviour and provide reassurance to the community, reduce repeat demand, and build sustainable long-term solutions through collaborative action.

Issued 01 April 2026

Maintain high-visibility patrols in identified ASB hotspot areas.
Progress joint visits and tenancy enforcement with partner agencies
Ensure prompt follow up on community reports and intelligence submissions
Continue problem solving interventions for persistent individuals and

Actioned 01 April 2026

Drug dealing and misuse linked to local harm and community concern. Reduce visible drug activity, safeguard vulnerable individuals, and improve community confidence through sustained partnership.

Issued 01 April 2026

Conduct targeted patrols and warrants based on community and partner intelligence.
Identify and disrupt drug supply networks and linked ASB.
Work with outreach and support services to reduce harm among users.
Encourage community reporting to build the intelligence picture and support enforcement.

Actioned 01 April 2026

Improving Road Safety to reduce collisions, improve driver behaviour and increase community confidence through visible, intelligence led road policing activity.

Issued 01 April 2026

Conduct targeted speed checks in identified hotspot areas.
Support and expand Community Speedwatch activity.
Address vehicle related ASB through engagement and enforcement.
Promote road safety awareness through schools and community events.

Actioned 01 April 2026

Reducing incidents of criminal damage, by reducing repeat damage, holding offenders accountable and building stronger community confidence through proactive, partnership led policing.

Issued 01 April 2026

Conduct targeted patrols in repeat or high-risk locations.
Review CCTV and work with partners to identify and deal with offenders.
Encourage timely reporting and evidence submissions from the public.
Engage with local schools and youth services to address youth related damage.

Actioned 01 April 2026

What members in Copperhouse & Gwinear are saying are the issues in the area:

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Appeal to locate to high end caravan stolen in Awliscombe

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21/07/2026 09:49:15

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Criminal damage to plant containers - Hayle

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Keeping Your Mobile Phone Safe and Secure

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Appeal for stolen motorcycle in Penryn, Cornwall

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Community Engagement at the Park : Mon 10 Aug 14:00

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Upcoming Events

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Community Engagement at the Park
  • Hayle Recreation Ground, 57 Brookway, TR27 5AL
  • 10/08/2026 14:00
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