Car thefts are also a problem in the area, despite officers seeing a fall in overall crime statistics
Police recruitment has risen and the number of reported crimes in Rossendale has fallen in the past year, councillors have been told.
He said: “Changes are ongoing and not just in Rossendale. There are 114 officers across the east division. We have pretty-much doubled the strength of all available teams. Unfortunately, PCSO recruitment will be a little behind. But I will keep you updated. “We have problems with gangs coming and taking vehicles. It’s not unique to Rossendale. But we have had some really good arrests done with people coming from the Todmorden side. Rossendale is really well-connected to West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester for criminals.” Crime has included Ford vehicle thefts, which appear to have been targeted.On calls for help to the police, Insp Valentine spoke about non-emergency 101 and emergency 999 calls.
Insp Valentine added: “Fourteen minutes for me is probably a bit too long.” But he also emphasised that emergency 999 calls were answered on average within 15 seconds. “Waterfoot is now the main police station for Rossendale and the front desk has been reopened for limited periods. We are now looking at the Rawtenstall and Haslingden areas. If anybody knows of a good venue, please let us know. We can piggy-back onto another organisation or perhaps get somewhere to rent? We’ve seen a few premises but not got anything yet.”Speeding and anti-social drivers were regular issues, Insp Valentine said. But photos or videos were essential for court prosecutions.
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