Derriford West & Crownhill

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.

Adam Carter

Police Sergeant

Craig Underwood

Police Constable

Di Glanfield

Police Community Support Officer

Katy Sheldon

Police Constable

Millie Middleton

Police Constable

Paul Sloan

Police Constable

Sarah Meeds

Police Community Support Officer

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
Addressing Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) and Associated Crime in Plymouth North We are committed to working in partnership with local agencies and the community to deliver sustainable, long-term solutions to issues affecting Plymouth North. Reducing Drug and Alcohol-Related ASB Our focus includes tackling incidents linked to drug and alcohol misuse that negatively impact residents and public spaces. Reducing Antisocial Vehicle Use We have received multiple reports regarding the antisocial use of vehicles and e-bikes. We aim to reduce these behaviours through education, engagement, and enforcement where necessary. Improving Road Safety Around Local Schools Parking and traffic congestion near local schools have been raised as concerns. We are working collaboratively to identify practical and lasting solutions to ensure the safety of children, parents, and residents Issued 18 January 2026	The Plymouth North Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to conduct regular patrols, both in uniform and plain clothes, targeting areas identified through community feedback and intelligence. Enforcement action is taken where appropriate. We are utilising data from multiple sources to identify and address prolific offenders, ensuring effective use of ASB legislation to reduce ongoing issues. Our officers work closely with partner agencies to deliver coordinated responses to the priorities outlined above. We also aim to educate e-bike users on responsible riding behaviour; however, where necessary, we have seized vehicles in accordance with current legislation. Targeted patrols are ongoing to address drug and alcohol-related offences. We make full use of our stop and search powers and respond proactively to intelligence reports. The team continues to encourage the public to share any information relating to drug dealing or associated activity in the Plymouth North area. Actioned 18 January 2026
WHAT?  SHOPLIFTING (Particularly CO-OP Crownhill Village) WHERE?  Crownhill village and CO-OP at Frogmore Avenue WHAT WE HAVE DONE ABOUT IT?  Police drop in and presence on particular days when shoplifting figures are highest  Encouraged reporting and signing up to a site which shares photos of suspects for ID  Crime prevention advice including, Encouraging the movement of commonly stolen items to be put in a place where they can be monitored by staff and easily seen on CCTV  Email given of neighbourhood beat manager for quicker ID of suspects Issued 21 December 2025	No action

Priority

Action taken

Addressing Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) and Associated Crime in Plymouth North
We are committed to working in partnership with local agencies and the community to deliver sustainable, long-term solutions to issues affecting Plymouth North.

Reducing Drug and Alcohol-Related ASB
Our focus includes tackling incidents linked to drug and alcohol misuse that negatively impact residents and public spaces.

Reducing Antisocial Vehicle Use
We have received multiple reports regarding the antisocial use of vehicles and e-bikes. We aim to reduce these behaviours through education, engagement, and enforcement where necessary.

Improving Road Safety Around Local Schools
Parking and traffic congestion near local schools have been raised as concerns. We are working collaboratively to identify practical and lasting solutions to ensure the safety of children, parents, and residents

Issued 18 January 2026

The Plymouth North Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to conduct regular patrols, both in uniform and plain clothes, targeting areas identified through community feedback and intelligence. Enforcement action is taken where appropriate.

We are utilising data from multiple sources to identify and address prolific offenders, ensuring effective use of ASB legislation to reduce ongoing issues.

Our officers work closely with partner agencies to deliver coordinated responses to the priorities outlined above. We also aim to educate e-bike users on responsible riding behaviour; however, where necessary, we have seized vehicles in accordance with current legislation.

Targeted patrols are ongoing to address drug and alcohol-related offences. We make full use of our stop and search powers and respond proactively to intelligence reports. The team continues to encourage the public to share any information relating to drug dealing or associated activity in the Plymouth North area.

Actioned 18 January 2026

WHAT?
 SHOPLIFTING (Particularly CO-OP Crownhill Village)

WHERE?
 Crownhill village and CO-OP at Frogmore Avenue
WHAT WE HAVE DONE ABOUT IT?
 Police drop in and presence on particular days when shoplifting figures are highest
 Encouraged reporting and signing up to a site which shares photos of suspects for ID
 Crime prevention advice including, Encouraging the movement of commonly stolen items to be put in a place where they can be monitored by staff and easily seen on CCTV
 Email given of neighbourhood beat manager for quicker ID of suspects

Issued 21 December 2025

No action

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