Police Chiefs Affirm Commitment to Tackling Drug Misuse Amid Concerns Over Reporting Decline in Gloucestershire Tuesday, July 15, 2025 drugs policing cannabis gloucestershire crime reporting misuse antisocial violence enforcement Police chiefs in Gloucestershire have emphasized that drug misuse crimes remain a top priority, despite concerns that some community members may have stopped reporting incidents, particularly as cannabis use becomes more … Read More
Illegal Bikes Speeding Through Cheltenham and Gloucester Prompt Calls for Police Action Tuesday, July 15, 2025 e-bikes illegalbikes cheltenham gloucester policing publicsafety scooters enforcement traffic urban Illegal, modified bicycles are increasingly being spotted speeding through pedestrian zones in Cheltenham and Gloucester city centres, sparking urgent calls for police intervention. These “souped-up” bikes, often equipped … Read More
City Centre Crime Prompts Increased Patrols and Fines Amid Rising Concerns Saturday, July 5, 2025 crime patrols fines gloucester antisocial policing safety snatchtheft community summer Gloucester City Centre is witnessing heightened police and emergency services presence as authorities respond to a troubling rise in crime, particularly street crime and anti-social behaviour. Starting this month, the city … Read More
Wanted Man Found Sleeping in Car at Supermarket, Arrested by Police Saturday, June 28, 2025 stroud police arrest tesco communityengagement warrant court custody policing welfare A man wanted by police for failing to appear in court was unexpectedly found asleep inside a car at a Tesco supermarket in Stroud. Officers from the Stroud Neighbourhood Policing Team made the discovery while stationed at the … Read More
Car to Be Destroyed After Police Seize Class A Drugs in Cirencester Sunday, June 15, 2025 cirencester drugs policing arrest crime stroud community vehicle seizure safety Cirencester’s Neighbourhood Policing Team arrested a man on Saturday evening, June 14, on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs and carrying a large sum of cash, following a vehicle stop. According to a Facebook statement … Read More
Gloucestershire Police Rated Inadequate in Tackling Serious and Organised Crime, Inspectors Find Thursday, June 12, 2025 gloucestershire policing crime organisedcrime hmicfrs investigation leadership resources intelligence improvement Gloucestershire Constabulary has been judged inadequate in its handling of serious and organised crime (SOC) by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This assessment, published … Read More