Woodford

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.

Plympton Neighbourhood Team

David Burgess (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Plympton)

David Burgess

Police Community Support Officer

Steven Cunningham (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Plymouth)

Steven Cunningham

Police Constable

Stephen Dykes (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Sergeant, Plymouth)

Stephen Dykes

Police Sergeant

Jon Manning (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Inspector, North Sector Plymouth)

Jon Manning

Police Inspector

Sarah Meeds (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Plymouth)

Sarah Meeds

Police Community Support Officer

Sophie Nicholls (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Plympton)

Sophie Nicholls

Police Constable

Graham Temple (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Sergeant, Plymouth North & Plympton)

Graham Temple

Police Sergeant

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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

Issued 04 October 2026

The Plympton Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to conduct regular foot patrols and high visibility car patrols, targeting areas identified through community feedback and intelligence. We have used ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) powers to issue warning letters to several youths, these is part of an escalation process if behaviour continues. We work closely with our retail outlets in regards to thefts, using collaborative systems to help them collate evidence and report incidents easier. The Neighbourhood Team also patrol with the Plymouth Against Retail Crime (PARC) Rangers to help deter retails thefts, the Rangers also give advise to retailers and help identify suspects.

Actioned 04 October 2026

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

Issued 04 October 2026

We also aim to educate e-bike users on responsible riding behaviour; however, we have also recently seized several e-scooter in accordance with current legislation. We have passed information from the public to our Traffic Team who have completed several overnight plain clothes operations regarding noise and speeding in the area. We have also start a neighbourhood speed watch group, concentrating on areas of public concern. If you are interested in joining please contact speedwatch@dc.police.uk

Actioned 04 October 2026

Improving Road Safety Around Local Schools

Issued 04 October 2026

Parking and traffic congestion near local schools are still being raised as concerns. We continue to conduct foot patrols and work with the schools about road safety to ensure the safety of children, parents, and residents.

Actioned 04 October 2026

What members in Woodford are saying are the issues in the area:

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Man jailed and banned from over 900 businesses in Plymouth

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Plympton Community Police

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Farm Fuel Security.

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15/10/2026 11:24:15

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Plympton Community Policing Team

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