Crime Trends and Patterns

POLICE UPDATE.

Crime Trends and Patterns

Over the past month there has been 1 report of anti-social use of vehicles in Appleby, unfortunately no details were given and the area was quiet on the arrival of officers.

Between 5.15pm 1/2/16 and 10.00am 2/2/16 thefts from motor vehicles occurred at Appleby and Kirkby Stephen where power tools were taken, please ensure vehicles are left secure and valuable are not left on display.

Entry has been forced to an electric substation in the Appleby, no items were then taken.

There have been a number of suspicious incidents reported to Police, we thank you for this and encourage you to continue to report anything suspicious via 101 or call 999 in an emergency.

Farmwatch and Sheep Theft Initiative

On Thursday 4th Feb local Appleby and Upper Eden farmers supported an operation involving six police forces targeting travelling criminals across the north of England resulting in 194 vehicles stopped, 7 people arrested and 7 vehicles seized.

Officers from the North Yorkshire, Durham, Cleveland, Cumbria, Lancashire and Northumbria forces took part in ‘Operation Checkpoint’ .The operation is the 9th of its kind over the past 2 years. Together, officers across the North gather intelligence about travelling criminals, disrupt their use of the road network and bring anyone found breaking the law to justice. The operation also enlists the services of other partner agencies, DVLA, and customs and Excise officers

Police tactics included the widespread use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to target vehicles suspected of being connected to crime, as well as targeting vehicles seen in suspicious circumstances.

You can also keep up to date with this initiative on Facebook by liking Country Watch Eden.

Other Comment

PCSO 5206 Dakin and PCSO 5133 Larmour continue to work alongside Appleby Grammar school and Appleby Primary school, this month looking at Internet safety. We continue our monthly drop in at Appleby grammar school and the Police desk at Appleby tourist information centre on the second Wednesday of the month 10:00 -12:00, this is an opportunity to speak to your local PCSO’s regarding any issues.
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You can also get information by signing up to Cumbria Community Messaging to get information from Cumbria police and our partner including the environment agency to receive flood alerts.

If you would like any information on any of the above please contact either PCSO Dakin or PCSO Larmour.

If you are interested in getting involved with Farm Watch or would like further information on the nights of action or the trespass scheme then please Contact PCSO Dakin or PCSO Allinson on 101 or via email and

PCSO Karen Dakin and PCSO Joel Larmour can be contacted by ringing Cumbria Police on 101 or emailing direct on or

We are also available between 10:00 and 12:00 in Appleby Tourist Information Centre on the second Wednesday of each month.