Street marshals tackling antisocial behaviour in Camborne

Street marshals will carry out foot patrols in areas identified as hotspots.

The marshals are already a familiar presence in Camborne, having served as Covid marshals in 2020.

This year, they began patrolling the town centre as part of the Safer Streets 5 programme, while the appointment of a new antisocial behaviour enforcement officer for Camborne and Redruth is awaited.

Street marshals are already a valuable resource in Camborne and will be carrying out high visibility patrols in the town centre (Image: Devon and Cornwall Police) The initiative has been well received by the community, with residents and businesses alike appreciating the increased visibility of the patrols.

The funding from hotspot policing will ensure the continuation of these patrols, focusing on areas with the greatest need.

The marshals will engage with the community and work to deter and disrupt crime.

Councillor Carol Mould, cabinet member for neighbourhoods at Cornwall Council, said: "Hot on the heels of its success in Newquay, Penzance, St Austell and Truro, it’s great to see hotspot policing expanded to Camborne.

"Street marshals play a vital role when it comes to tackling antisocial behaviour and violence on our streets and their visible presence acts as welcome reassurance to residents and businesses."

The initiative is part of a multi-agency approach to improving community safety, involving Camborne Town Council, Cornwall Council, the neighbourhood policing team, street marshals, Business Improvement District (BID), and Safer Cornwall.

The police and street marshals will work together to share intelligence and respond more effectively to issues.

Devon and Cornwall Police crime data was used to identify the hotspot locations and create patrol plans.

Members of Cornwall Council, Camborne Town Council, town’s mayor Cllr James Ball, the neighbourhood policing team and street marshals (Image: Devon and Cornwall Police) Camborne will also benefit from a new Tri-Service Safety Officer, a role partly funded by hotspot policing.

Police and crime commissioner Alison Hernandez, who secured £1 million in Home Office funding for hotspot policing, said: "I have seen first-hand the dedicated partnership work happening in Camborne, where local teams are working hard to address important issues.

"I am pleased that this initiative will bring additional resources to the area."

Camborne is one of 13 towns and cities to benefit from this initiative.

A further £200,000 in match funding from the commissioner has maximised the number of partner patrols across Devon and Cornwall.