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Forest — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the Leicestershire Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

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The Forest neighbourhood beat lies in the heart of the National Forest and covers a number of villages including Appleby Parva, Appleby Magna, Chilcote, Measham, Newton Burgoland, Snarestone, Stretton en le Field, Swepstone, Moira, Blackfordby, Albert Village, Spring Cottage, Donisthorpe, Oakthorpe and Acresford. The beat has a number of retail and industrial premises as well as a large agricultural community.

Contact the team

telephone
101

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Leicestershire Police's online reporting.

Recorded crime — June 2026

101 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (86): ▲ 15 (17%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences28 · 28%
  • Anti-social behaviour15 · 15%
  • Criminal damage and arson12 · 12%
  • Shoplifting10 · 10%
  • Public order9 · 9%
  • Vehicle crime8 · 8%
  • Other crime7 · 7%
  • Other theft5 · 5%

Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.

What happened to reported crimes — June 2026

69 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified29 · 42%
  • Unable to prosecute suspect23 · 33%
  • Awaiting court outcome8 · 12%
  • Local resolution3 · 4%
  • Formal action is not in the public interest2 · 3%
  • Action to be taken by another organisation2 · 3%

Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.

Current priorities

Off road bikes causing ASB with Oakthorpe, Moira and surrounding villages. You Said: We are aware of unknown persons causing distress to local residents through antisocial road use and use of open spaces with dirt bikes.

We will: Complete targeted patrols in the area and seek to identify those causing harm. We will issue anti-social behaviour orders and section 59 notices where applicable. We will work with local residents to ensure we listen to your concerns and work with partners to seek long term resolutions.

Set: 2026-07-01

ASB and drug use at Donisthorpe Woodlands / Jungle Madness. You said: You have reported youth related ASB both within the location and in the grounds surrounding it.

We will: Work with local agencies and facilities for young people to engage with those causing harm. We will look to divert young people away from ASB. We will also work with land owners and local residents to ensure we take appropriate action to prevent further ASB and prevent escalation to criminal behaviour.

Set: 2026-07-01

Open Water Safety / ASB We are aware of young people using open water spaces during hot weather. Due to dangers associated with this we will look to provide education and work with young people with the help of partners.

We will: With the arrival of warmer weather and the school holiday period, the local beat team will increase regular patrols around areas of open water within the beat, in particular Moira/Donisthorpe Canal and Albert Village Lake. With the increased risk of drowning and water-related accidents due to unsupervised activity near lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, we hope our presence will help educate and protect young people during school breaks. We will work with youth groups, young people, parents and partners to educate against the harms of open water.

Set: 2026-07-01

Public events & surgeries

Beat Surgery at Age UK, Measham

2026-07-17 · Age UK, High Street, Measham

Come and meet your local Officers at Age UK, Measham

Beat event at Measham Leisure Centre

2026-07-20 · 22 High St, Measham, Swadlincote

Come and meet your local Officers at Measham Leisure Centre.

Beat event at Moira Furnace

2026-07-26 · Moira Furnace, Furnace Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6AT

Officers will be at Moira Furnace to meet visitors and local residents.

Beat event at Moira Village Hall

2026-08-05 · Ashby Road Moira Swadlincote

Come along and meet a member of the beat team to discuss any local issues.

Beat event at Moira Furnace

2026-08-14 · Moira Furnace, Furnace Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6AT

Officers will be at Moira Furnace to meet visitors and local residents.

Beat event at Measham Leisure Centre

2026-08-17 · 22 High St, Measham, Swadlincote

Come and meet your local Officers at Measham Leisure Centre.

Beat Surgery at Age UK, Measham

2026-08-20 · Age UK, High Street, Measham

Come and meet your local Officers at Age UK, Measham

Beat Surgery at Age UK, Measham

2026-09-08 · Age UK, High Street, Measham

Come and meet your local Officers at Age UK, Measham

Beat event at Moira Furnace

2026-09-19 · Moira Furnace, Furnace Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6AT

Officers will be at Moira Furnace to meet visitors and local residents.

Beat event at Measham Leisure Centre

2026-09-22 · 22 High St, Measham, Swadlincote

Come and meet your local Officers at Measham Leisure Centre.

Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.

Team locations

  • Station (station)Police Desk NWLDC Contact Centre Belvoir Road Coalville, LE67 3FJ
Official Forest team page on Leicestershire Police's site

Nearby teams in Leicestershire Police

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Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Leicestershire Police.