Barnstaple Central 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.

Barnstaple Neighbourhood Team

Ben Beechey (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Barnstaple)

Ben Beechey

Police Constable

Adam Berry (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable , Barnstaple)

Adam Berry

Police Constable

Tamsin Browne (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable , Barnstaple)

Tamsin Browne

Police Constable

Karla Bullimore (Devon & Cornwall Police, PCSO, Barnstaple)

Karla Bullimore

PCSO

Dale Collister (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Barnstaple)

Dale Collister

Police Community Support Officer

Michelle Fenge (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Barnstaple)

Michelle Fenge

Police Community Support Officer

Karen Grant (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Barnstaple)

Karen Grant

Police Community Support Officer

Stephen Huxtable (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Barnstaple)

Stephen Huxtable

Police Community Support Officer

Sean Jones (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Barnstaple)

Sean Jones

Police Community Support Officer

Chelsea Lloyd (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Barnstaple)

Chelsea Lloyd

Police Constable

Laura Lloyd (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Sergeant, Barnstaple)

Laura Lloyd

Police Sergeant

Chris Mannell (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Sergeant, Barnstaple)

Chris Mannell

Police Sergeant

Daniel Oliver (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Barnstaple)

Daniel Oliver

Police Constable

Daniel Rolfe (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Barnstaple)

Daniel Rolfe

Police Constable

Sam Straw (VISAV, Administrator, UK)

Sam Straw

Administrator

Andrew Wills (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Inspector, Barnstaple)

Andrew Wills

Police Inspector

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Repeat offender focus on those linked to Crime and Disorder in our Town Centre - Enabling our town to thrive.

Issued 10 February 2026

Proactive high visibility and plain clothes patrols to deter, disrupt, prevent and detect offending.

Fast track investigations into crimes linked to those who offend most prolifically, to deliver effective justice outcomes through prosecution.

Work effectively with partners including the Local Authority, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services, Health, Social Care, Youth Justice Service, third sector, businesses, and the courts to make efforts to identify, focus upon and problem solve individual behaviours and drivers for offending.

Communicate our results to share activity with the community.

Actioned 10 February 2026

Focus on resolving escalating neighbourhood crime and disorder in partnership

Issued 08 January 2026

Proactive high visibility and plain clothes patrols to deter, disrupt, prevent and detect offending.

Fast track investigations into crimes linked to those who cause the greatest harm, to deliver effective justice outcomes and deterence.

Work effectively with partners including the Local Authority, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services, Health, Social Care, Youth Justice Service, third sector, Registered Social Landlords, to focus upon and problem solve individual behaviours and drivers for offending.

Communicate our results to share activity with the community.

Actioned 08 January 2026

What members in Barnstaple Central Town are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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WANTED | Dean Copp, North Devon

We are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 47-year-old man from the Barnstaple area who is so...

Devon and Cornwall Police
14/04/2026 10:06:33

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‘Fake Fly Tip’ event in collaboration with CLEAN DEVON, Teignbridge Council, Environment Agency, Forestry England, Local Councillors and the Rural Affairs Team-Devon & Cornwall Police

‘Fake Fly Tip’ event in collaboration with CLEAN DEVON, Teignbridge Council, Environment Agency, Fo...

Devon and Cornwall Police
13/04/2026 09:54:49

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New Equine Volunteer role with Devon and Cornwall Police

This scheme enables experienced horse riders with local knowledge to assist Devon & Cornwall Pol...

Devon and Cornwall Police
10/04/2026 16:47:39

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Police work with sports clubs in Cornwall to help deter high value equipment theft

Devon & Cornwall Police has been working alongside local sports clubs in Cornwall to take a sta...

Devon and Cornwall Police
10/04/2026 11:09:31

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Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud

Crypto investment fraud is one of the fastest growing types of fraud in the UK, experienced by those...

Devon and Cornwall Police
10/04/2026 09:19:22

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Community drop in at the Town Centre Hub, Green Lanes : Thu 23 Apr 10:00

Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Team will be at Green Lanes, Barnstaple on 23/04/26 at ...

Devon and Cornwall Police
09/04/2026 17:31:22

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Message from Superintendent Vicky Howell, Match Commander for Plymouth Argyle versus Exeter City at Home Park on Saturday 11 April

“As we approach the first local derby between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City at Home Park since 202...

Devon and Cornwall Police
09/04/2026 14:02:03

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Appeal for witnesses after burglary in Exeter

Detectives are investigating a reported burglary at a property in Exeter in March and are appealing...

Devon and Cornwall Police
09/04/2026 12:49:55

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Upcoming Events

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Community drop in at the Town Centre Hub, Green Lanes
  • Green Lanes, Green Lanes Shopping Centre, EX31 1UL
  • 23/04/2026 10:00
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