Lansdown — Neighbourhood Policing Team

The Team are focussing on providing reassurance and support for those that are vulnerable living in the area. This ranges from dealing with referrals for safeguarding, from ACTION FRAUD ref: online Fraud scammer and also Telephone Scammers to Mental Health and Elderly Members of the Public , particularly those with Dementia, that need Police assistance.

The Local Officers continue to work closely with the Cheltenham Vulnerability Officers and Fraud Department, to carry out safeguarding visits. The Team has Liaison with local GP’s, social care and works with family members to protect those that are the most vulnerable within our Community. Keeping data up to date on those vulnerable living within the area, can assist if concern is raised for these individuals, i.e. they have not been seen for some time, or their mental health is showing signs of decline.

Set: 2026-04-18

Team are working with our crime prevention officer to offer reassurance and patrols with suspicious people trying car door handles and knocking on doors.

Ring door bell and patrols are assisting with trying to identify these suspicious members of the public and work continues to speak to them.

Set: 2026-04-18