St Ives Town

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.

St Ives Neighbourhood Team

Jack Combellack (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable , St Ives)

Jack Combellack

Police Constable

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

Dee Evans

Police Inspector

Darren Saint (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Penzance)

Darren Saint

Police Constable

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

John Scrimgeour

Police Sergeant

Terry Webb (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, St Ives)

Terry Webb

Police Community Support Officer

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 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

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

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

Issued 31 January 2026

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

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

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

What members in St Ives Town are saying are the issues in the area:

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