Clamp down on crime with days of action in Spotland and Falinge

Police officer in Falinge for a day of action

Two days of action in Spotland and Falinge offered support and advice to residents, addressed issues and clamped down on crime on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 April. 

Residents were offered support through the presence of teams from the council, police, housing associations and community volunteer groups, who are working together to combat problems that residents face in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour.

Over a two day period GMP and Community Safety Officers took to the streets to talk to residents, gathering intelligence on issues that concern them and providing practical security and safety advice.

Friday saw Rochdale North police officers carry out free safe plating at the Police Outpost at Abbydale, Falinge and Lidl, and Neighbourhood Beat Officers from across Rochdale North were present to meet with members of the public and discuss any issues, also encouraging people to sign up to a Home Watch scheme.

PCSOs patrolled the local areas to remove untaxed vehicles and visit vulnerable and elderly residents, while Rochdale Borough Housing Officers visited the Falinge Estate, carrying out a series of walkabouts to address any housing issues affecting tenants.

Insp Michelle Hughes from the GMP Rochdale team said: “These days of action have been a great way for officers to meet the local community and get to know their real concerns, face to face. There has been a great deal of policing work here in recent months in order to improve the area and we think the positives are starting to shine through.

“Working with partner agencies is key to ensuring that all aspects of crime and disorder in the area are dealt with, and the law abiding residents are able to feel safe and happy within their community.”

Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Peter Rush and Leader of the Council, Councillor Colin Lambert also took part in the event.

Mayor Rush: “The event showed the appreciation we have for the police and what they do. We went door to door and spoke to local residents about their concerns in that area. People are concerned and that was something that we were able to address by being there. It also showed the partnerships that are ongoing and working in the area.

“Someone was arrested in front of us when we there so it was good to see what happens and goes on. I have to give my compliments to the police and the partnership for the work that they do.”

Leader of Rochdale Council, Councillor Colin Lambert, said: “Getting out into the heart of our communities helps us discover and listen to the issues that really matter to our residents. Following a successful drugs raid the previous week the council but and our partners in the police, Rochdale Borough Housing and community volunteer groups were out reassuring residents and giving them a chance to report any issues in confidence.”