Meeting the Police at Paston Farm Community Centre

Meeting the Police at Paston Farm Community Centre

There are many events held at Paston Farm Community Centre, which help to bring the people in the community together, and perhaps one of the most important ones is,  regular meetings with the local community police, and here is an overview of what this achieves.

Community policing in Peterborough is very much about local teams working directly with residents, businesses, and partners to solve the problems that matter most to each neighbourhood. The approach is practical, prevention‑focused, and shaped by what people in the city report and experience day to day.

Below is a clear, evidence‑based picture grounded in current public information from Cambridgeshire Constabulary and Police.uk.

What community policing in Peterborough actually does

Neighbourhood policing teams are assigned to specific areas—City Centre, Central, East, North, South—, and they focus on visibility, problem‑solving, and partnership work. They use community feedback and crime data to set priorities.

1. Local neighbourhood teams

• Officers are based in the area they serve.
• They work closely with councils, businesses, schools, and community groups.
• They hold meetings, drop‑ins, and engagement events so residents can raise concerns.

2. Tackling the issues residents report most

Recent priorities for Peterborough City Centre include:

• Increasing confidence in reporting retail crime
• Anti‑social behaviour in Broadway
• ASB linked to e‑scooters and e‑bikes

Actions taken include:

• More daytime and night‑time patrols
• Workshops with Queensgate and the Business Improvement District to improve reporting
• Using Public Spaces Protection Orders to disperse problem groups
• Seizing illegal e‑scooters and reporting riders for traffic offences

3. Supporting businesses and the city centre

Peterborough’s policing teams work with:

• Queensgate
• The Business Improvement District (BID)
• Local retailers and hospitality venues

The goal is to reduce shoplifting, improve reporting, and make the city centre safer for workers and visitors.

4. Youth engagement and prevention

A separate Community Services Unit focuses on:

• School liaison
• Education programmes
• Restorative approaches rather than punitive ones
• Helping newcomers and international students integrate safely

This unit works on prevention, inclusion, and supporting families.

5. Partnership working

Neighbourhood teams collaborate with:

• Peterborough City Council
• Housing associations
• Community groups
• Local businesses
• Transport and safety partners

The aim is long‑term solutions, not quick fixes.

What Peterborough community policing aims to achieve

• A safer, more welcoming city centre
• Reduced anti‑social behaviour
• Better protection for vulnerable people
• Stronger trust between police and residents
• Faster, easier reporting of crime
• Long‑term solutions through partnership work

 In simple terms

Peterborough’s community policing is about being present, listening, and solving problems with the community, not just enforcing laws from a distance.

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Policing Peterborough and Paston Farm Community Centre

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