Leigham & Mainstone

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.

Leigham & Mainstone Neighbourhood Team

Graham Temple

Police Sergeant

Jon Manning

Police Inspector

Katy Sheldon

Police Constable

Sam Welch

Police Community Support Officer

Local Priority Issues

Priority	Action taken
RETAIL THEFT - Summer Update Issued 19 July 2026	The team continue to patrol at Marsh Mills Retail Park and other retail units, this is continuing to have a positive impact on reducing shop theft and anti-social behaviour. We were pleased to be informed by one of the shops that during their most recent stock take, their losses were significantly reduced. Please ensure that you report any one acting suspiciously to the shop staff this helps to create a safer environment for staff and shoppers alike. Actioned 30 September 2026
Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour During the Summer Holidays - UPDATE Issued 19 July 2026	Your local Neighbourhood Police Team have been carrying out increased patrols and closely monitoring reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the area. We are please to inform you that ASB incidents reported to police, have been minimal. ***************************************************************************************************************************** We understand that the vast majority of young people enjoy their holidays responsibly. However, where anti-social behaviour occurs, we will respond robustly. Our officers will be working alongside the Neighbourhood Support Team, housing providers, Plymouth Community Connections and other local partners to identify issues early, prevent escalation and take positive action where necessary. Our aim is to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and peaceful summer. We encourage residents to continue reporting incidents of anti-social behaviour, as the information you provide helps us identify hotspots, direct patrols and take appropriate enforcement action where required. Together with our partners and the local community, we are committed to keeping our neighbourhoods safe throughout the summer holidays. Actioned 30 September 2026

Priority

Action taken

RETAIL THEFT - Summer Update

Issued 19 July 2026

The team continue to patrol at Marsh Mills Retail Park and other retail units, this is continuing to have a positive impact on reducing shop theft and anti-social behaviour.

We were pleased to be informed by one of the shops that during their most recent stock take, their losses were significantly reduced.

Please ensure that you report any one acting suspiciously to the shop staff this helps to create a safer environment for staff and shoppers alike.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour During the Summer Holidays - UPDATE

Issued 19 July 2026

Your local Neighbourhood Police Team have been carrying out increased patrols and closely monitoring reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the area. We are please to inform you that ASB incidents reported to police, have been minimal.
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We understand that the vast majority of young people enjoy their holidays responsibly. However, where anti-social behaviour occurs, we will respond robustly. Our officers will be working alongside the Neighbourhood Support Team, housing providers, Plymouth Community Connections and other local partners to identify issues early, prevent escalation and take positive action where necessary. Our aim is to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and peaceful summer. We encourage residents to continue reporting incidents of anti-social behaviour, as the information you provide helps us identify hotspots, direct patrols and take appropriate enforcement action where required. Together with our partners and the local community, we are committed to keeping our neighbourhoods safe throughout the summer holidays.

Actioned 30 September 2026