I am PC Al Roberts, I am your Neighbourhood Beat Manager and have Policed Efford for the last two and a half years.
I have been a serving police officer in Plymouth for the last eight years. Prior to joining the force I served in the Royal Marines for 26 years, completing my service and retiring from the Corps as a Warrant Officer 1st Class.
Efford has a population of approximately 5,000. It is mainly residential with a large mixture of private and rented accommodation.
The area accommodates three primary schools, which in turn are fed into the main community college, situated just outside the Efford boundary in Lipson.
The population is varied and it continues to expand, with a number of new developments planned as part of the regeneration in the area.
Many families have resided in the area for a number of generations and are well established in the community. There are some new younger families moving into the area, with the older communities being more focused in the established areas of the neighbourhood.
Much of the activity – whether commercial, social or policing – is focused in the area of Torridge Way due to the small concentration of shops.
The Efford neighbourhood team is made up of myself PC Al Roberts and police community support officers (PCSOs) Tom Bayly and Chris Kinski. It is one of four neighbourhood teams supervised by Sergeant Prior. The Neighbourhood team is based at Charles Cross police station.
Efford is a safe place to live with the likelihood of being a victim of crime being well below the national average. In addition, the incidents of serious crime are very low indeed.
The main problems are spontaneous incidents of vandalism and antisocial behaviour, largely committed by young people and those passing through the area.
There are also problems with the fear of crime. Some of this is created by differing views of what is acceptable, causing relatively low-level behaviour to be interpreted as a significant threat.
Advice to residents during severe weather conditions.
During the current severe weather we would like to offer the following advice for residents of the neighbourhood.
Although most of the main roads are now clearing of snow there is still a need to be very cautious whether your travelling by car or other means. Icy patches are still evident on most our roads.
The main roads are clearing but the minor roads and side roads are still icy and covered with snow. These roads are not appropriate for travel in vehicles and we would advise only essential journeys on these types of roads.
Due to the current weather there has been an increase in the number of incidents reported to the police and coupled with the severe weather this may effect the response times from the police to calls you may make.
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If you have any further concerns please do not hesitate to contact us
The Neighbourhood Team
Housing Advice Surgeries
Regular Housing Advice Surgeries are held in the Efford area, please CLICK HERE for more information on times, dates and locations.
If you would like to help us prioritise work in your neighbourhood, then come and join us at one of our regular events or meetings.
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For information about forthcoming Police Authority meetings in your area, or minutes of previous Authority meetings, please CLICK HERE
*******Community Engagement at Efford Library
is EVERY WEDNESDAY***********
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