May Newsletter

May Newsletter

Resident

As we head into May, the Dronfield Safer Neighbourhood Team would like to thank residents for your continued support and engagement in helping to keep our community safe.

👮‍♂️ Police & Community Updates

We continue to carry out high‑visibility patrols across Dronfield, focusing on areas highlighted by residents.

Ongoing work with partners to tackle anti‑social behaviour, particularly involving speeding, nuisance vehicles, and youth‑related concerns.

Please remember to report suspicious activity promptly – your information really does make a difference.

🚲 Crime Prevention Reminder With brighter evenings and warmer weather:

Lock doors, windows, sheds and garages

Secure bicycles with a robust lock

Do not leave valuables on display in vehicles

Consider marking property or registering bikes on BikeRegister

📣 Get Involved We encourage residents to:

Join or update your Neighbourhood Watch

Follow our social media for local updates and advice

Attend local events where the team may be present

Derbyshire Constabulary will be supporting Operation Sceptre, a national week of action focused on tackling knife crime, running from Monday 18 May to Sunday 24 May 2026.

Operation Sceptre brings together police forces, partners and communities across the country to take action against knife crime and serious violence, while also highlighting the work that takes place all year round in Derbyshire to keep our communities safe.

What you can expect to see

During the week, officers and staff across Derbyshire will be carrying out a range of activity, including:

High‑visibility patrols and targeted operations

Knife sweeps in parks and public spaces

Engagement with schools, colleges and youth groups

Work with local businesses to promote responsible knife sales

Knife amnesty locations where unwanted knives can be safely surrendered

Knife amnesty – dispose safely

If you have an unwanted knife or bladed item, this is an opportunity to hand it in safely and anonymously. Removing a knife from circulation could help prevent serious harm or save a life.

Details of knife amnesty locations will be shared locally during the week.

OP Sceptre – Knife Crime Awareness events –

Thur 21st May 10-12noon Knife Crime Prevention / Amnesty Dronfield Civic Centre

Sun 24th 2-3.30pm Bike Marking event / Knife Amnesty event Sainsbury's Dronfield Car Park

Sun 24th 4-5pm Street Meet and Knife Amnesty Holmesfield Play area Woodside View Holmesfield

Sun 24th 6-7pm Street Meet and Knife Amnesty Barlow Village Hall Mill Cross Lane Barlow

Community Engagement Events;

Tues 5th 10-12noon Community Catch Up Dronfield Garden Centre Dyche Lane

Sat 9th 2-3.30pm Bike Marking Event Dronfield Civic Centre Dronfield

Fri 15th 10-11.30 Community Catch up The Forge, Church Street Dronfield

Sat 16th 10-11am Street Meet Unstone, Street Meet Ramshaw Road Unstone

Sat 16th 2-4pm Sainsbury's Crime Prevention Stall Wreakes Lane Dronfield

Sun 24th 2-3.30pm Bike Marking event - Sainsbury's Dronfield Car Park Wreakes Lane

Mon 25th 1.30-3pm Community catch up Dronfield Sports Centre Civic Centre Dronfield

Tues 26th 5-6pm Street Meet Holmesfield Village Hall Vicarage Close, Holmesfield

Thur 28th 6-7pm Barlow Street Meet, Barlow Village Hall Millcross Lane, Barlow

If you have concerns or information you’d like to share, you can: 📞 Call 101 💻 Report online via Derbyshire Police 🚨 Always dial 999 in an emergency

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