Okehampton 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.
Okehampton Neighbourhood Team
Matthew Hawke
Police Constable
Daniel Jones
Police Inspector
Thomas Ottley
Police Sergeant
Dan Wakeham
Police Constable
Rebecca Watts
Police Community Support Officer
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Anti Social Behaviour Issued 01 August 2026 |
We continue to see a reduction in ASB across West Devon following our robust approach to any reports. Actioned 01 November 2026 |
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Drugs Issued 01 August 2026 |
We continue to drive warrants to keep our communities safe. Actioned 01 November 2026 |
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Road Safety Issued 01 August 2026 |
We target drink/drug-drivers and continue to work with partners to reduce the risk on our roads. Actioned 01 November 2026 |
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Rural Crime and engagement Issued 01 August 2026 |
We regularly attend community events and lean on rural affairs to raise awareness to keep dogs under control. Actioned 01 November 2026 |
What members in Okehampton Town are saying are the issues in the area:
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