Patrols

We often hear the comment: “We don’t see the police patrolling anymore.”

The Estover & Leigham neighbourhood team covers a large geographical area, so a lot of our patrols are carried out by vehicle. However, when we reach our destinations, we get out and walk the areas, speak to residents and businesses, and engage with our communities.

Here’s an example of my patrol yesterday 👇 Some of it was on foot, and some of it was by vehicle.

It was a busy day, fitting in:
🚶‍♀️ Foot patrols
🚗 Mobile patrols across the area
🏠 House visits
📋 Admin — and yes, we do have a lot of it!
📞 Deployment to jobs
🤝 Meetings with partner agencies

Neighbourhood policing isn’t always about being visible on foot at every moment of the day. There is a lot that happens behind the scenes, alongside the patrols and community engagement.

So, if you don’t see us walking past your door, it doesn’t mean we aren’t out there. We cover a large area, respond to incidents, visit residents, work with partner agencies and carry out targeted patrols based on local issues and intelligence.

We’re out there — sometimes on foot, sometimes in a police vehicle, and sometimes doing the less visible work that keeps our communities safe. 💙

Estover & Leigham Neighbourhood Team 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️