Officers have carried out a staggering number of extra hours on patrol to reassure the public and keep them safe.
Thanks to the Safer Streets project, officers from across Bassetlaw and Worksop are carrying out more high-visibility patrols than ever in a bid to crack down on crime and keep people safe.
Since October 2021, officers in Worksop have carried out 1,063 hours of additional high-visibility patrols in the town centre and surrounding areas along with their routine patrols.
A further 276 hours of patrolling has also taken place in the area in the last few weeks.
In an effort to engage with the public, tackle and fight crime and be a reassuring presence on the streets officers are continuing to walk the streets and be present in areas known to be of concern for residents.
In the fight to keep people safe, especially young women and girls, officers are there when it counts and can quickly break up fights, act on antisocial behaviour and be a friendly face for locals to speak to and voice any concerns.
The extra high visibility work has been organised as part of the Safer Streets project, which is a joint partnership between the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Nottinghamshire Police, Newark and Sherwood District Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.
The project was initiated to improve security in areas particularly affected by crimes such as burglary, vehicle theft and robbery.
It also works towards deterring crime and anti-social behaviour by strengthening community cohesion and enhancing the local environment.
Inspector Hayley Crawford, District Commander for Bassetlaw, said: “We know how important it is for our officers to carry out high-visibility patrols and be that reassuring presence on the streets of Bassetlaw and throughout the whole of the county.
“By providing a regular presence in location where crime often takes place it’s invaluable in helping us not only reduce crime but also helping people feel safe.
“Our officers have carried out over 1,000 hours of extra patrols as part of the project and from speaking to locals I know this is something that really matters to them. It also means officers can tackle breaking incidents quickly and deter anyone thinking about committing a crime in specific areas where they are patrolling.
“Policing isn’t just about arresting people – we want the people of Worksop to feel safe in the knowledge that we are regularly out there on the streets.
“We really listen to what the people of Worksop want and where they feel we are most needed, so I would recommend locals speaking to an officer out on patrol if you ever have any worries or concerns so we can act on them, or even message us on our social media pages.
“It’s great we’ve been able to carry out so many hours on patrol and I want to reassure the public that we will continue to do so.”
The project has also seen 15 new CCTV cameras placed in hotspot locations where women have identified feeling unsafe and vulnerable throughout Worksop.
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry said: “We are working hard with our partners to make people feel safer in Worksop and our local policing team has been instrumental to these efforts.
“The feedback we have received so far has been very positive with women and girls especially feeling reassured by the extra police presence. I would like to thank all those officers who delivered these extra hours and continue to support our work to reduce the risk of crime and violence in the town.
“Safer Streets has funded a huge array of improvements which will have a lasting impact on public safety in the future.”
