Normanton and Rose Hill Police SNT

01/09/2026

Efforts to tackle knife crime are being bolstered thanks to a Home Office initiative.

Derbyshire has been awarded £387,000 as part of the Knife Crime Concentration Fund, which will be invested in targeted work in and around Derby city to prevent and reduce knife crime.

The money will fund extra patrols, as well as retrieving and analysing data, which will help us to ensure the work we’re doing is in the right areas and will have the biggest impact.

Working with partners, certain areas will also see further measures such as new CCTV cameras and knife detection arches.

Detective Chief Inspector Scott McDermott, who is overseeing the project in Derbyshire, said: “Receiving this funding from the Home Office is a fantastic opportunity to boost the work we’re doing all year round to tackle knife crime.

“Our prevention work is vital in the effort to keep knife crime out of Derbyshire. This funding will mean we can go even further with this, with further patrols and deeper research so we can truly focus our efforts where they will have the most impact.

“We encourage anyone to get in touch, either with the force directly or through Crimestoppers, if you have information or concerns around knife crime in your area. Even the smallest bit of information could be vital to the wider picture, and could lead to preventative action.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts said: “Tackling knife crime is a continuous year-round effort. This funding presents an opportunity to build on the ongoing work underway, using state-of-the-art technology to deliver results visibly and quickly.

“As a society, we cannot mourn any more young lives cruelly snatched by knife crime. Every tragedy is heartbreaking and preventable, rippling beyond grieving families into communities. Knives have no place in Derbyshire, and we must work even harder to get these dangerous weapons off our streets.

“Robust policing is a critical part of this, but equally we must continue to focus attention on changing minds and reducing risk. I am pleased this funding also recognises the powerful role preventative work in our communities plays in saving lives.”

31/08/2026

| Officers are currently dealing with reports of an assault in Richmond Road, Derby.

Police will remain in the area for some time while investigations continue.

A man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

29/08/2026

🚨 A BUSY MORNING FOR NORMANTON SNT 🚔🌧️

It’s been a busy morning on the streets of Normanton for PC BUXTON, alongside PCSOs ALVEY & KEATES.

Despite the rain coming down, the team have been out and about dealing with all manner of incidents and concerns raised by our community — because unfortunately, the weather doesn’t stop policing! 🌧️👮‍♂️

Amongst the morning’s jobs was a report of an abandoned vehicle which, to put it politely, had definitely seen better days. 🚗

However, what initially appeared to be nothing more than an unwanted vehicle soon became a little more interesting.

Following further enquiries, officers established that the vehicle had criminal links extending beyond Derbyshire.

🚨 Thankfully, action was taken and the vehicle has now been removed from our streets.

That means one less vehicle potentially being used in criminal activity, and one less potential hazard sitting on our roads and putting other members of the public at risk.

This is a great example of why reporting concerns to your local policing team matters. Something that may look insignificant at first glance can sometimes uncover something much more serious.

So, whilst the rain may have made for a rather miserable morning, the team have continued to get on with the job — responding, investigating and taking action to keep our community safe. 💙

And we’re not finished yet…

Busy morning. Wet weather. Plenty to do. That’s neighbourhood policing. 👮‍♂️🚔

24/08/2026

☕✨ Coffee & Catch‑Ups ✨☕

Fancy a brew and a natter? Come along to our Women’s Coffee Morning and enjoy a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

We’ll also be joined by PCSO Lawson, who are looking forward to meeting you all and having a chat over coffee ☕💬
📅 Date: 4th September 2026
⏰ Time:10:00am-12:00pm
📍 Location: Heart of the Arboretum park Cafe

Pop in, say hello, and stay as long as you like – we’d love to see you there 💗

24/08/2026

Speeding Enforcement Results – Keeping Our Communities Safe 🚔

On Friday, officers carried out a speeding enforcement operation at Warwick Avenue, Normanton following concerns raised by local residents about vehicles exceeding the 40mph speed limit.

As a result of ongoing community concerns, PC Sharpe has introduced a Problem Management Plan (PMP) to help tackle speeding and improve road safety in the area.

During the operation:
🚗 9 drivers were caught speeding.
⚠️ The highest recorded speed was 68mph in a 40mph zone.

Driving at 68mph in a 40mph limit is extremely dangerous. At that speed, a driver’s stopping distance is significantly increased, giving far less time to react to pedestrians, cyclists, other road users, or unexpected hazards. Speeding puts everyone at risk and can have devastating consequences.
But this is not just a photo opportunity. We will send an NOIP ( Notice Of Intended Prosecution) to all vehicles found to be speeding. These then get referred outside of our hands where the correct punishment will be decided. This can either be fines, points on a license, speed awareness courses etc.

We will continue to carry out enforcement and work with the community to make our roads safer. Please slow down, stick to the speed limit, and help protect everyone using our roads.

If there are any roads that you think are having issues, please leave your comments below or contact us either via 101 or in an emergency, 999.

20/08/2026

| A number of road closures are in place due to a house fire in Normanton.

Osmaston Road is closed between Bradshaw Way and Litchurch Street. Hartington Street is also closed.

Please avoid the area and find an alternative route.

20/08/2026

As part of our problem management plans tackling long standing issues in the area, the neighbourhood team also work closely with Derby City Council's Community Safety Partnership team around prevention of Anti-Social Behaviour ( ASB) and crime- one such way we do this is through signage in problem areas. All too often we get the excuse from people we are taking enforcement or action against that " Nobody told me i couldn't drink here" or " I didn't know E-Scooters were illegal." These signs were placed in areas we are focusing on in an effort to tackle certain regular issues:

Signs informing the area is a Public Spaces Protection Order ( PSPO) have been placed by Derby City Councils Community Safety Partnership team as part of our joint work around street drinking and drug taking/ dealing in and around Burton Road. Anyone found to be involved in ASB that has a detrimental effect on the community can be issued with a fine of up to £1000 to prevent further issues. Signs have been requested for areas such as Swinburne Steet, Mount Street and Gerard Street. Regular perpetrators we will seek to issue a Community Protection Notice Warning, which come with conditions to prohibit certain behaviour, any breaches of which, again incur a fine.

Signs have been placed in Shaftesbury Park as part of PC Skevingtons problem management plan to tackle nuisance motorbikes and E-scooters; several motorbikes have been seized from offenders, as well as stolen ones recovered. Educational inputs in schools have occurred over the previous school term in a bid to inform young people on the legality and dangers of E-scooters, this will continue in the new term.

Many thanks,
Sam 12829

18/08/2026

An important piece of information from our friends over at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue.
We know most people are aware of the dangers but please be aware of the potential risks open flames cause, especially when the grounds are very dry and particularly flammable.
Use common sense, and be safe.
A reminder not to call 999 if your neighbour is having a BBQ, only ring 999 at the point of an actual emergency taking place 👮‍♂️

Rain... actual rain! 🌧️

After weeks of sunshine and dry conditions, it might be tempting to think the wildfire risk has seen the forecast and packed its bags for good.

Unfortunately, it doesn't work quite that quickly. The risk doesn't disappear overnight, and neither does the huge impact wildfires can have.

While the recent rain is welcome, vegetation can still be dry, and it only takes one spark to start a fire that could spread rapidly.

Please continue to do your bit by:
❌ Not having garden fires. Visit your local authority's website for advice on how to dispose of garden waste and unwanted items responsibly.
✅ Packing a picnic, not a BBQ
🚬 Disposing of ci******es carefully and ensuring they are fully extinguished
🗑️ Taking your rubbish home with you, especially glass bottles

18/08/2026

🚔 Out and About in Normanton — Community, Conversation & Action!
It’s been another busy day for the Normanton SNT — and as always, there’s rarely such a thing as a “quiet one”! 💙

Today, PCSO Alvey and PCSO Lawson were joined by PCSO Supervisor Coleman for a pop-up engagement stand at the bottom of Normanton Road.

And what a great few hours it was! 👋

We spoke with dozens of local residents and businesses, listening to concerns, answering questions and completing Derbyshire Alerts to help us understand what matters most to the people who live and work in our community.

But engagement is only one part of what we do.

During the day, the team also:
🚗 Tackled illegally parked vehicles
🍺 Dealt with street drinking
🚘 Responded to concerns around dangerously driven vehicles
🤝 Spoke with local businesses and strengthened those all-important community relationships

Building relationships with the people who live and work in Normanton is a huge part of our role. The conversations we have today can help shape the policing we deliver tomorrow.

Meanwhile, other members of the team were out and about dealing with a completely different side of SNT policing — assisting with mental health incidents and carrying out stop searches where people were found to be in possession of Class B controlled substances.

From a friendly chat over a cup of coffee, to dealing with incidents that require immediate action — SNT policing really can take you anywhere!

It might not always make the headlines, but every conversation, every intervention and every bit of reassurance matters.

💙 Whether it’s building relationships, solving local problems or getting stuck into some action-packed policing, the Normanton SNT is here for our community.

We’re out. We’re listening. And we’re taking action. 👮‍♂️🚔

18/08/2026

🚔 Community Update – You Said, We Did 🚔

We have had reports of drug dealing, fly-tipping, people drinking alcohol, drug use, and loitering in and around the Mount street area.

You said, we did.

Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) has listened to your concerns and taken action. PC Bickley has been working with partner agencies to improve the area by arranging for hedges and trees to be cut back, reducing opportunities for anti-social behaviour. We have also worked with the council to install new signage to help deter criminality and remind people that this behaviour will not be tolerated.

The SNT has also increased high-visibility patrols in the area. As part of this proactive approach, officers have recently carried out around six stop searches, resulting in positive outcomes and helping to disrupt criminal activity.

This work will continue, but we need your support. Please keep reporting incidents of anti-social behaviour, suspicious activity, drug dealing, drug use and fly-tipping. Every report helps us build intelligence, identify offenders and target patrols where they are needed most. If a crime is happening now, always call 999. For non-emergencies, please report via 101 or online.

Your information makes a difference. Together, we can keep our neighbourhood a safer place for everyone.