Derriford West & Crownhill

RETAIL CRIME

The Crownhill Neighbourhood team continues to conduct regular patrols targeting areas identified through community feedback and intelligence.

The local neighbourhood team are continuing to liase with local businesses to monitor and offer crime prevention to deter shoplifting.

Update 09/05/26 Neighbourhood teams are continuing to support local retail businesses and offering high vis patrols to deter shoplifting

Update 17/06/26 The Crownhill Neighbourhood Team continues to carry out regular patrols in areas identified through community feedback and local intelligence.
Officers are working with local business, offering crime prevention advice and monitoring activity to help tackle shoplifting
Neighbourhood teams remain committed to supporting retailers, carrying out high-visibility patrols and ongoing engagement to deter shoplifting

ANTI SOCIAL BIKES (Ebikes with no lights and Balaclavas/face coverings hiding identity)

Increased target patrols at stated times. Especially in subways around Crownhill village
Planned plain clothes bike Op targeting youths trying to hide their identity with balaclavas no lights
Encourage reporting through community messaging to develop intelligence for specific times and locations