As part of the relaunch of the Doorstep Action Network (DAN), Northamptonshire Police is teaming up with Trading Standards to appeal to people with elderly relatives to help prevent them from becoming a victim of doorstep crime.

DAN brings together members of public, private, public, charity, and community sector organisations, alongside the police and local authorities, to all work together against... Read More »

As the nights draw in and winter approaches, detectives from Operation Crooked are warning the public that burglars love it when the clocks go back and to encourage them to make their homes as hard a target as possible to hit.

With many people looking forward to the extra hour in bed on Sunday, October 27, burglars are looking forward to the cover of darkness winter brings, as this darkness helps them... Read More »

Northamptonshire Police has launched a brand-new burglary pack as part of Operation Crooked.
Operation Crooked is Northamptonshire Police's campaign to reduce burglary - a top priority for the Force. As part of the operation, the Burglary Team, which sits within CID, ensure that every burglary victim in Northamptonshire is guaranteed a visit from the police.

They are also working to review and drive-up... Read More »

From bogus callers to rogue traders, doorstep criminals are cunning, creative, and often very convincing.

Anyone can be fooled as these people are professional con artists.
However, the over 60s are often specifically targeted.

What is doorstep crime?

There are two main types of doorstep crime:
Bogus callers try to get into your home by pretending to be someone they're not, including council staff, meter... Read More »

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the A509.

At about 2.50pm on Saturday, September 7, a blue BMW 330D, a grey Ford Focus and a red Ducati Multistrada motorcycle were in collision on the A509 between Wellingborough and Harrowden.

As a result of the crash, the rider of the motorcycle, a 34-year-old man, died at the scene.

Anyone with information or who witnessed this... Read More »

Police officers have teamed up with @AnglianWater to issue a warning to the public following a spate of distraction burglaries that have taken place across Northamptonshire: https://youtu.be/jWc4eLdE2Hs

Message Sent By
Craig Blacha (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Wellingborough Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Bins and fly-tipped rubbish can be a ready supply of fuel for would-be arsonists. Avoid placing bins, rubbish or other combustible items against the walls, windows and doors of your home, as this will help prevent fire spread into your property. #FireKills

You can report Flytipped waste to your housing association on their land or alternatively for waste on the public highway in Wellingborough you can... Read More »