𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄 – 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme or Clare’s Law is a police policy giving people the right to know if their current or ex-partner has any previous history of violence or abuse. The scheme is named after Clare Wood, who was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend in 2009. After Clare's tragic death her father, Michael Brown, campaigned to change the law surrounding the disclosure of previous history of violence or domestic abuse. You can apply for information about your current or ex-partner or apply on behalf of someone else through the Leicestershire Police website. You can also click on the link below to visit this page. Please help to raise awareness of Clare's Law and remember to always call 999 if someone is in immediate danger. leics.police.uk/rqo/request/… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #ClaresLaw

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 If you are planning a getaway this half-term, make sure your home doesn’t advertise it. Lock up properly, keep valuables out of sight, and ask someone to keep an eye out. Also staying alert while travelling helps avoid theft and scams. Take a look at the up to date crime prevention advice on how to keep yourself, family, friends and your property safe when going on holiday. Make sure to share the advice to help keep everyone safe. You can also see crime prevention advice and a handy checklist at: leics.police.uk/cp/crime-pre… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CrimePrevention

𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀 Prisoners at HMP Leicester are producing their own podcasts as part of a new project to prevent reoffending and support mental health. The podcasts are helping other prisoners to cope with life inside and are preparing them for what lies ahead once they leave prison. It is part of a project backed by Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews to aid rehabilitation and ultimately reduce reoffending rates. Find out more in the full article via the link below 🔗👇 leics.pcc.police.uk/news/lat… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities

🔑 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿? 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹. Vehicle thieves can target cars with keyless entry systems, but a few simple precautions can help reduce the risk and keep your vehicle secure. A Faraday pouch or RFID shield helps block the signal from your key, making it harder for criminals to exploit keyless technology and steal your vehicle. ✅ Store keyless car keys in a Faraday pouch or RFID shield ✅ Keep keys away from doors, windows and letterboxes ✅ Never leave spare keys inside your vehicle ✅ Always check your vehicle is locked and secure Find out more about protecting your vehicle: 🔗 leics.police.uk/cp/crime-pre… 🔗 securedbydesign.com/guidance… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CrimePrevention

𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗖𝗖’𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 More than 400 extra householders have benefitted from free security upgrades to deter burglars in the latest phase of a crime prevention project funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews. Two further Prevent and Protect events have been hosted in the Charnwood area in recent weeks, each attracting hundreds of residents. They are part of an ongoing programme of events organised by the PCC’s team as part of a £20k investment project aimed at reducing vulnerability in areas where data suggests an increased risk of burglary. Read the full article via the link 🔗👇 leics.pcc.police.uk/news/lat… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities

The minutes from the latest Out of Court Resolutions (OOCR) Scrutiny Panel, which reviewed adult cases on 10th September 2026, are now available. View the minutes and panel findings here 🔗 leics.pcc.police.uk/what-we-…

Affected by prisoner release changes? Support is available to you. Victim Support’s dedicated Offender Release Helpline provides information, emotional and practical support, and help to access other services for people affected by, or worried about, the release of an offender. This is in response to Government changes to prison release arrangements through the Sentencing Act 2026. ☎️ You can contact the Helpline on 0808 168 9280. Further information about the Helpline and the support available can be found at: leics.pcc.police.uk/victims-…

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has branded the early release of prisoners a "dilution of justice", urging the Government to accelerate prison expansion rather than continue easing overcrowding by releasing offenders early. Read the PCC's full statement via the link 🔗👇 leics.pcc.police.uk/news/lat… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities

This week, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Oliver Bryan visited the Broadnook Garden Village development with Megan, one of the Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCO) at Leicestershire Police. As part of the Force's Prevention Directorate, Designing Out Crime Officers liaise with local authorities, architects and developers to help ensure new developments are built with safety and security in mind from the outset. Their expertise helps reduce opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour, creating places where people can feel safe and secure. During the visit, the DPCC and Megan discussed the positive design features incorporated into the development and how they can contribute to long-term crime prevention. Oliver thanked Megan and the wider DOCO team for their expertise and commitment, saying: "The best way to tackle crime is to stop it from happening in the first place. Things like street layout, lighting, visibility, parking and open spaces all affect how safe a neighbourhood is and how safe it feels. With so much new housing planned across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, getting safety and security built in from day one is vital to support long-term prevention." #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CrimePrevention

𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 £𝟭𝟵𝟱𝗸 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has secured an additional £195,000 to strengthen vital support services for victims impacted by the Government’s early release scheme, helping ensure they receive the protection, information and specialist assistance they need. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) funding will deliver dedicated support and interventions within the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC’s existing Victim First services to increase victim safety and provide emotional support to victims experiencing increased anxiety and fear in response to early release arrangements. Read the full article via the link 🔗👇 leics.pcc.police.uk/news/lat… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities

🎓 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆 For many students, Freshers' can be your first taste of independence, from managing your own money to finding your feet in a new place. Scams targeting students can include fake accommodation offers, phishing emails, student finance scams and messages designed to steal your personal or financial information. More recently, international students have reported receiving calls from fraudsters posing as official organisations, claiming there's an issue with a visa or immigration status and demanding payment. If you're ever contacted unexpectedly and asked for money, personal details or pressured to take urgent action, take a moment to stop and check. ✅ Be wary of unexpected calls, texts and emails ✅ Verify requests using official contact details ✅ Trust your instincts if something doesn't feel right If you've been targeted by a scam, report it to Report Fraud and the police. 🔗 reportfraud.police.uk More fraud prevention advice: 🔗 leics.police.uk/advice/advic… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CrimePrevention

🗺️ 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮? Our interactive Community Asset Map brings together services and organisations from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in one easy-to-use place. Whether you're searching for community groups, youth activities, support services, places of worship, social clubs or local facilities, the map can help you discover what's available near you. Explore the map here 👇 🔗 assetmap.communitymaps.org.u… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews is delivering on his Police and Crime Plan commitment to work with the Chief Constable and partners to tackle the anti-social use of vehicles, including car cruising, nuisance motorbikes, illegal e-bikes and e-scooters. To support this work and improve road safety, the OPCC funded, produced and distributed 160 warning signs across all nine Leicestershire Police Neighbourhood Policing Areas (NPAs). Local commanders highlighted the impact of vehicle related anti-social behaviour in their communities, helping to identify where the signs would be most effective. Local beat teams have installed the signs at hotspot locations, including roadsides, parks, public footpaths and car parks. They send a clear message that anti-social vehicle use will not be tolerated and that police will take action, including seizing vehicles where appropriate. The signs have now been installed across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, helping to tackle vehicle related anti-social behaviour in identified hotspot locations. While signs are not a solution on their own, they provide a visible deterrent, support police enforcement and reinforce the message that anti-social use of vehicles will not be tolerated. Today, the PCC met with Blaby Neighbourhood Policing Area Commander Inspector Allingham to discuss the impact of these issues across the district and joined him in installing one of the signs in Enderby. Inspector Allingham reported that the area has seen a continued reduction in car cruising since 2023. The PCC also raised concerns from residents about illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with the Inspector outlining the ongoing work of neighbourhood officers to remove them from the streets through targeted operations. #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CommunityDay #CommissionerInTheCommunity #RoadSafety

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲. We're supporting the UK Government Enough campaign. See it for what it is. enough.campaign.gov.uk

🏠🔐 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 Burglars look for easy opportunities, but a few simple measures can stop them in their tracks. 🔍 Check your home’s entry points 💡 Improve visibility and security around your property 🔗 Get more advice from Leicestershire Police: leics.police.uk/cp/crime-pre… 🔗 Take a look at up to date neighbourhood crime prevention advice on our website: leics.pcc.police.uk/what-we-… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CrimePrevention #Burglary

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 – 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 On 28th September, the Community Action Programme will open a new funding round focused on Neighbourhood Crime. Eligible community groups and organisations can apply for up to £10,000 to deliver projects that help to deliver practical solutions to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour. Find out more and view the application form via our website: 👉 leics.pcc.police.uk/what-we-… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CommunityActionProgramme #Funding

More visible policing is coming to market towns across Leicestershire. Last week, Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews announced an agreement with Leicestershire Police Chief Constable David Sandall to deliver enhanced foot patrols using police officers and PCSOs. Watch the PCC introduce and explain more about the initiative 📽👇 Read the full announcement here 🔗👇 leics.pcc.police.uk/news/lat… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities

The OPCC Partnerships Team recently attended the Sporting Communities Youth Innovation Conference, an event focused on youth safety. The conference gave young people the opportunity to engage with a range of organisations and partners showcasing their work to keep communities safe. The team also invited attendees to experience a short e-safety video through our virtual reality headsets, which explores the importance of staying safe online when receiving their first mobile phone. It was also a great opportunity to discuss the Community Action Programme, which supports young people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland by funding local crime prevention initiatives and diversionary activities. Alongside keynote speakers, the conference featured interactive workshops covering topics including online dating, and how online communities and personalised feeds can influence young people's identity and experiences. Attendees also heard directly from members of the Sporting Communities Youth Panel, ensuring young people's voices remained at the heart of discussions. #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CommunityActionProgramme

✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 More than 450 free home security devices have been distributed to residents through the Police and Crime Commissioner's Prevent and Protect scheme across two successful collection events. Held in Loughborough on 28th August and Thurmaston on 4th September, the events gave eligible residents the opportunity to collect a free WiFi CCTV camera, video doorbell or motion-sensor security light to help protect their homes from burglary. The eligible postcode areas were identified using police data, targeting support at areas at increased risk of burglary. Tackling neighbourhood crime is a key priority in the Police and Crime Plan, with the PCC committed to investing in practical crime prevention measures that help keep people and property safe. Further Prevent and Protect events are being considered in areas where police data indicates crime prevention support is most needed. Details will be announced in due course. #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #PreventAndProtect

𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has now secured enhanced police patrols for market towns across Leicestershire, delivering on a key commitment to residents, businesses and local communities. By December, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Loughborough, Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Ashby-de-la-Zouch will benefit from additional police patrols focused on tackling persistent concerns around anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, boosting visibility and helping make town centres safer and more welcoming places to live, work and visit. In May, Mr Matthews announced plans to improve community safety in the county's market towns, making clear he was prepared to commission an external provider if necessary to deliver the visible policing residents were calling for. As part of his process to find the most effective solution, he asked Chief Constable if the force could identify a solution that would meet those needs. Following consideration of all available options, including private sector alternatives, Leicestershire Police will now deliver the enhanced patrols under a Service Level Agreement using police officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). The arrangement will cost less than originally budgeted by the Commissioner, with savings reinvested into further crime prevention initiatives across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Read the full article 🔗👇 leics.pcc.police.uk/news/lat… #SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CrimePrevention