St James

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.

David Turner (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Inspector, Exeter)

David Turner

Police Inspector

Matt Clark (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Sergeant, Exeter)

Matt Clark

Police Sergeant

Paul Fudge (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Exeter)

Paul Fudge

Police Community Support Officer

Richard Jephcott (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Exeter)

Richard Jephcott

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Engagement

Issued 16 January 2026

Regular Foot patrol and organised drops in

Actioned 09 February 2026

Tackling ASB, both in residential areas and city centre.

Issued 16 January 2026

Visible hotspot patrolling. Utilising ASB legislation

Actioned 23 February 2026

Preventing Violence Against Women And Girls

Issued 16 January 2026

Monitoring and actioning intelligence. Visible patrols in city centre at relevant times. Working with partners.

Actioned 09 February 2026

Tackling Drugs and Serious Organised Crime

Issued 16 January 2026

Obtaining and responding to community intelligence. Execution of Misuse of Drugs Warrants. Completing disruptions

Actioned 23 February 2026

Theft From Shop

Issued 16 January 2026

Targeting prolific offenders and repeat locations

Actioned 23 February 2026

Reducing Harm - Exploitation

Issued 16 January 2026

Working with partners and key stakeholders to identify and tackle exploitation in our communities

Actioned 09 February 2026

What members in St James are saying are the issues in the area:

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Woofstock 2026, Powderham Castle (Saturday 13th June-Sunday 14th June 2026 (from 1000hrs until 1600hrs)

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12/06/2026 13:14:03

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12/06/2026 11:34:46

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🚨 The “Hang Up and Call Your Bank” Scam

Many people now know that the safest way to contact their bank is by calling 159 👉 Unfortunately, s...

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11/06/2026 08:04:53

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Have your say : Fri 12 Jun 10:00

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10/06/2026 14:35:33

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Appeal following attempted burglaries at businesses in Plymouth

Business owners are being asked to check their CCTV following attempted burglaries in and around Ply...

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08/06/2026 11:36:18

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08/06/2026 10:33:31

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Chat with your local Neighbourhood Team : Wed 17 Jun 10:30

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Devon and Cornwall Police
07/06/2026 21:04:15

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