St Just, Pendeen & Sennen

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.

Penzance Neighbourhood Team

Matthew Cummins (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Penzance)

Matthew Cummins

Police Constable

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

Dee Evans

Police Inspector

Sally Freeman (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Penzance)

Sally Freeman

Police Constable

Jeremy Kewn (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Penzance)

Jeremy Kewn

Police Community Support Officer

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

John Scrimgeour

Police Sergeant

Andy Sells (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Penzance)

Andy Sells

Police Community Support Officer

Zoe Smith (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable , Penzance)

Zoe Smith

Police Constable

Jonny Stewart (Devon and Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Penzance)

Jonny Stewart

Police Constable

Andrew Tonkin (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Penzance)

Andrew Tonkin

Police Community Support Officer

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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

Issued 31 January 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 locations

Actioned 31 January 2026

Reduce 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 31 January 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 31 January 2026

Reduce shoplifting and theft offences by supporting local businesses, enhancing community confidence through visible policing and collaborative problem solving.

Issued 31 January 2026

Maintain high-visibility patrols in retail and town center hotspots.
Identify and target repeat or prolific offenders.
Work with businesses and partners to improve reporting and evidence sharing.
Provide crime prevention advice and support to local retailers.

Actioned 31 January 2026

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

Issued 31 January 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 31 January 2026

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

Issued 31 January 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 31 January 2026

What members in St Just, Pendeen & Sennen are saying are the issues in the area:

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