Devon and Cornwall still among safest parts of country

Devon and Cornwall still among safest parts of country

Devon and Cornwall remains one of the safest areas of the country according to new reports from the Office for National Statistics. Devon and Cornwall have consistently been in the top three areas in recent years. Latest figures put Devon and Cornwall in first place,...
Visitor numbers could boost police funding

Visitor numbers could boost police funding

Devon and Cornwall’s police and crime commissioner has welcomed an announcement that visitor numbers are likely to be considered in a review of the way police forces are funded. Last week, policing minister Chris Philp, in an answer to a question by North Devon MP...

Increased incidents of livestock worrying reported

Police are reminding the public to keep dogs on leads when visiting open spaces this bank holiday after reports of livestock worrying. Livestock worrying is when a dog attacks or chases livestock. It is a criminal offence and can have a devastating impact on...
Police and communities on alert for unlicensed raves

Police and communities on alert for unlicensed raves

Devon & Cornwall Police is working with partners and local residents to make potential locations in the counties unattractive to organisers of raves (also called unlicensed music events or UMEs). Bank Holiday weekends see an increase in the possibility of a rave...
Witnesses sought after motorcyclist is injured

Witnesses sought after motorcyclist is injured

Police investigating a road traffic collision at Upton Towans, Hayle, on Wednesday, 22nd February are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on Upton Towans, at the junction with...