Leicestershire OPCC

The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (R/Ts for interest not endorsement)

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 – 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡

Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Violence Against Women and Girls round of the Community Action Fund.

Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be eligible to apply, so they don’t miss out. Full eligibility criteria and the application form are available here:

https://t.co/DceQs8sTiT

📅 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲: 16:59 on 14th June 2026

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

A community workshop designed to combat social isolation and improve mental health is transforming lives thanks to a helping hand from Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews.

The Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland PCC provided funding to New Parks Men’s Shed and Community Garden for a new weatherproof storage area to enable outdoor activities to continue throughout the winter months in addition to a minor upgrade of facilities.

Read the full article via the link 🔗👇
https://t.co/wMV8iSLvMV

New Parks Men’s Shed and the Food Bank are looking for a new home within the next 12 months as their current building is due to close. They are seeking a site in the New Parks area with space for sheds, a summer house and planters, plus access to electricity, water and ideally toilets. Men’s Shed is open as usual until further notice. If you can help, please get in touch at [email protected]

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Last night, we celebrated our OPCC volunteers at a special thank you event, attended by Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Neetu Squire and T/Deputy Chief Constable Michaela Kerr.

We recognised the hard work and dedication of our Independent Custody Visitors, Animal Welfare Scheme volunteers, Hate Crime Scrutiny Panel members and Custody Detention Scrutiny Panel members.

A number of volunteers received long service awards from the Police and Crime Commissioner, presented by DPCC Squire and T/DCC Kerr.

Once again, a huge thank you to all of our volunteers. Keep an eye out throughout the rest of the week for updates from each of the volunteer schemes.

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities #VolunteersWeek

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲

Businesses across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland are to benefit from extra high-tech security resources to tackle retail crime and protect their employees thanks to a new funding boost.

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has shared £46,853 between nine local councils and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) as part of his mission to safeguard local livelihoods and support joint solutions to prevent business and retail crime.

The funding is being invested in a series of advanced interventions from CCTV cameras and retail radio handsets through to personal safety alarms for shopworkers and e-learning safety courses for retail staff.

Read the full article via the link 🔗👇
https://t.co/7S2z4aGVEM

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities #BusinessCrime

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the dedicated individuals who give their time to support our work.

Our ICVs volunteer their time to independently visit police custody suites, helping to ensure people are treated fairly, safely, and with respect.

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities #VolunteersWeek

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲

As the weather continues, don't let your guard down when it comes to home security. Thieves take advantage of open windows and doors.

🔏 Lock up when you leave - even for a minute
💍 Keep valuables out of sight and windows secure
📹 Make sure that cameras are working
👀 Report anything suspicious to Leicestershire Police

Look at up to date crime prevention advice below:
https://t.co/2ReGgJG0Vv

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CrimePrevention

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 ‘𝘂𝗽𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹’ 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

Young people in New Parks have been polishing up their employability skills as part of a diversionary scheme to prevent involvement in crime and anti-social behaviour.

Delivering on his mission to tackle the root causes of offending and to prevent crime, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC Rupert Matthews invested funding from his original Community Safety Fund into a targeted youth intervention programme delivered by Team Hub Community Interest Company in New Parks, Leicester.

Read the full article via the link 🔗👇
https://t.co/PyXhtMJctu

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗣𝗖𝗖-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 ‘𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗽’ 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲

A first-of-its-kind service in the area equipping parents and caregivers with the emotional skills needed to support their children as they recover from sexual abuse has been praised for improving lives.

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews provided £9,579.43 to Family Action’s Leicestershire Post Sexual Abuse Project to address a critical gap in specialist therapeutic support for parents and caregivers (who are NOT the offender) whose children have suffered sexual abuse.

Read the full article via the link 🔗👇
https://t.co/72IaCXLd3R

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

This afternoon, Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews joined PCSO Kirsty from Blaby Police for a multi-agency patchwalk in Countesthorpe. Colleagues from East Midlands Homes and Leicestershire County Council also took part, bringing partners together to support the local area.

During the visit, the PCC heard about ongoing work by PCSO Reid and PC Jodie to support the community, spoke with local residents, and visited businesses to hear directly about their experiences.

Great to see continued partnership working from the local beat team and partners to make a positive difference in the area.

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities #CommissionerInTheCommunity

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

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In the meantime, we advise users to proceed with caution when accessing external links. Thank you for your understanding while we look into this.

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

A new online map is being developed that will help people see all the services, activities and opportunities available across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has been working with Mapping for Change for several months to create the map. Once finished, it will be free for everyone to use via the PCC’s website.

The map brings together information about local services in one place. This includes support services, social activities, youth projects, places of worship, clubs, community centres and many other groups that people can get involved with in their area.

Read the full article and access the map via the link 🔗👇
https://t.co/SKs1dJ12Sz

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 ‘𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆’ 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

A prison-based rehabilitation service funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has helped dozens of people achieve long-term sobriety from alcohol and/or drug misuse for the first time – including an individual who was addicted for almost 50 years.

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC provided funding worth £9,996.00
to the Mutual Aid Facilitation programme ‘Make A Fresh Start’ run by substance misuse charity Dear Albert inside HMP Leicester over the past 12 months.

Read the full article via the link 🔗👇
https://t.co/vLEQ0kCOh4

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗣𝗖𝗖-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹

A youth project dedicated to empowering young girls to develop their emotional strength and gain greater confidence has been praised for transforming lives.

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews pledged to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in his latest Police and Crime Plan, with a commitment to keep Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland places where women and girls feel safe. The Commissioner is also supporting evidence-based campaigns to make clear that abusive and unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.

As part of this commitment he was pleased to provide funding for charity Love4Life’s girls’ group at Fearon Hall, within the Bell Foundry People Zone in Loughborough, as part of his wider work to build community resilience and prevent crime.

Read the full article via the link 🔗👇

https://t.co/bc8nWEcKd0

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has announced the relaunch of a service designed to resolve crime without involving the courts to successfully rehabilitate offenders.

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC has awarded a contract to community support specialist Ingeus to provide an Out of Court Resolution (OOCR) service for eligible adult offenders across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for the next two years.

Read the full article via the link 🔗👇
https://t.co/8VSp8TMqyZ

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[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

The OPCC commissions a wide range of services to support victims and communities affected by crime, as well as preventative initiatives that align with the Commissioner's Police and Crime Plan.

Through these services, people affected by crime can access:

- Emotional and practical support to help them cope and recover
- Specialist help for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and other serious crimes
- Support for children and young people, tailored to their needs
- Early intervention programmes that prevent harm and reduce re‑offending

The OPCC funds projects that vary from small community grants to large, specialist contracts. The partnerships and commissioning team then works closely with providers to manage contracts effectively, monitor progress, and maintain oversight so that services deliver what was agreed, ensuring value for money for the tax paying public.

You can find details of the services commissioned by the OPCC and information on what they offer via our website:

https://t.co/kds1lVSOWV

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[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

We are resharing the below public warning from Leicestershire Police following further reports of fraudsters using the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner's phone number to scam people out of money.

Recent reports have targeted international students, requesting sums of money for a visa. Please share this warning with any student networks that you may be a part of.

Please remain on your guard. If you are ever unsure of the authenticity of a caller, request the caller's name, hang up and wait five minutes before calling the company, ideally with another phone, to verify the details of the person provided in the call. This number should always be obtained from a reliable source.

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

Leicestershire Police has issued a public warning after reports of fraudsters using the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s phone number to scam people out of thousands of pounds.

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews said: “I am absolutely dismayed that the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being targeted by such calculated and despicable fraudsters, hiding behind institutions of trust and reassurance that exist to help and protect people.

“These criminals are highly convincing and can lower the guard of anyone.

“Neither my office nor any professional working on my behalf would ever call to ask you to withdraw money, purchase gift cards or seek access to your bank account. They would also never ask for passwords, pin numbers or request that an urgent financial transaction is carried out.

“Specialist officers are investigating these awful crimes, and I am assured we are carrying out the relevant enquiries in order to try and identify and disrupt these suspects.”

“But please - remain on your guard. If you are ever unsure of the authenticity of a caller, request the caller’s name, hang up and wait five minutes before calling the company, ideally with another phone, to verify the details of the person provided in the call. This number should always be obtained from a reliable source."

Read the full article below
https://t.co/er3lDo0Cp7

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀

Proactive action to prevent offending before it harms victims and communities is achieving sweeping reductions in crime across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, latest figures reveal.

The new Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) provides further evidence that Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews’ unprecedented focus on preventing crime in the first place is paying dividends.

Total recorded offences across the force area per 1,000 population decreased to 77.4 in the 12 months up to December 2025 – below the national average of 83.5 – and the area continues to significantly outperform both regional and national averages for shoplifting and drug offences with violence against the person offences per 1,000 population also beating regional and national rates.

Read the full article via our website 🔗👇
https://t.co/Ga16ftc6N9

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

Do you need to report something to the Police that isn't an emergency❓

📞 Before calling 101, visit the Leicestershire Police website to see if the information or service you need is on the website 💻

You can report crimes or incidents at a time convenient to you ⏰

Always call 999 in an emergency.

🔗https://t.co/mz5bAozyeb

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities #ClickBeforeYouCall #HelpUsHelpYou

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

Are you planning a night out or just going to your local pub this weekend? Drinking and driving is a dangerous choice that can have devastating consequences. If you’re driving, don’t drink alcohol. 🚫🍺🚗

If you know someone who is drink driving, act immediately and report it to Leicestershire Police.

https://t.co/3fTbpGnZoQ

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities #KnowYourLimits #NeverDrinkAndDrive #CrimePrevention

[Leicestershire OPCC @LeicsPCC]

This Stalking Awareness Week, we want to highlight the support available across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for anyone affected by stalking.

People in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can access free, confidential support, through Victim First. Support is tailored to individual needs and can include practical help, emotional support and guidance through the criminal justice process.

If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking, you are not alone. Help is available and support is here when it is needed.

https://t.co/59dkdROK9i

#SafeAndProsperousCommunities #StalkingAwarenessWeek #VictimFirst