Tags: Neighbourhood Alerts
Fire Service urges the public to follow advice and stay safe this bonfire night
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to follow advice and have fun safely during the Halloween and Bonfire period.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Servicewould always recommend only attending organised firework and bonfire displays but urge members of the public that are planning on holding their own display to do so safely to avoid causing fires and injuries.
If you are planning...
Posted: Sat, 1 Nov 2025
Commissioner and Chief Constable answer questions from the public in live online meeting
Residents across Northamptonshire sent in hundreds of questions about crime and safety to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable in an online 'Chief's Chat' session last night (October 21).
Commissioner Danielle Stone and Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet fielded questions on a whole host of issues, ranging from road safety to anti-social behaviour and police visibility, in a live...
Posted: Thu, 23 Oct 2025
Northamptonshire Talking Newsletter
We are pleased to share with you the Quarter Three edition of the Northamptonshire Talking newsletter, designed to keep you updated on all the good work your local team are doing, show how you can find out how to contact your local team, and provide support and advice for how you can get involved in your community.
You can access the newsletter via the pdf attached at the bottom of this page.
We would...
Posted: Tue, 7 Oct 2025
New Scam Alert: Protect yourself from payment diversion fraud when buying a new property.
City of London Police and Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, are urging the public to remain vigilant following a rise in payment diversion fraud - commonly known as conveyancing fraud. This type of fraud often involves criminals impersonating solicitors or estate agents to intercept large financial transfers during property transactions.
Between 1 April 2024 and...
Posted: Tue, 7 Oct 2025
New Scam Detection Tool
Dear resident,
Today, Get Safe Online has launched a new scam detection tool on their website.
If you are suspicious of a text, email or message and you want to check if it is legit or not before responding, you can upload it to Ask Silver on the Get Safe Online website and whereupon it will return an indication of whether the communication is safe or a 'red flag' for fraud.
This can be accessed here:...
Posted: Tue, 7 Oct 2025
Duston Surgery - 25th September, 18:00 - 20:00
Duston surgery : Thu 25 Sep 18:00 - 20:00
Officers from your local neighbourhood policing team will be holding a community surgery in your area soon. I will be at the Duston police box next to the community centre off Pendle road.
Please come along and speak with officers about any concerns you may have about crime and policing in your area.
Tell us about local crime and anti-social behaviour concerns...
Posted: Mon, 1 Sep 2025
Bike Marking: Sunday 14th September 14:00 - 16:00
Officers from your local neighbourhood policing team will be holding a Bike Marking event in your area soon.
Please come along to meet your local officers I will be at the Duston police Box next to the community centre on Pendle road. I will be offering to mark your bike which can help return your bike if it is ever stolen. You can also find out more about some of the steps you can take to help prevent...
Posted: Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Winter Fuel Scam
We are seeing a rise in scams relating to the payment of the Winter Fuel Allowance. This doesn't need to be applied for and is received automatically if you are eligible. Please do not act on or reply to texts or emails telling you how to apply.
They will often contain strange contact numbers such as 6309461614764 or web links.
Please do not act on them!
Regards
PCSO Steve Hoadley
Northampton Suburban NPT...
Posted: Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Fire Service urges residents to remain vigilant during hot weather - and avoid risk of starting fires
With the weather set to top 25 degrees or more over the next few days in Northamptonshire – the Fire Service is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the risk of fire increases.
The Fire Severity Index (FSI), which predicts how severe a wildfire could become if one were to ignite, is at 'very high' level. This means if a fire was to ignite, it could spread quickly.
With such dry conditions,...
Posted: Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Roundtable held with Hindu temple leaders to build trust and community engagement
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone held a roundtable discussion with Hindu temple leaders last week to strengthen community engagement and build trust.
Danielle was joined by Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet and Deputy Chief Constable Ash Tuckley at the meeting, where Hindu faith leaders and community representatives from across Northamptonshire came together to share...
Posted: Tue, 12 Aug 2025