Your Safer Neighbourhood Team
I'm Inspector Repton. I'm responsible for neighbourhood policing in the High Peak area. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I have worked for Derbyshire Police for 12 years, initially as a Police Community Support officer and now as Sergeant in the Neighbourhood team. I feel an immense sense of pride working for Derbyshire Constabulary, and especially in the High Peak and area in which I have grown up.
Through my career in policing I have built strong community relationships and work with partners to make long term lasting improvements to the community and area. I look forward to coming to work every day and strive to achieve a meaning full outcomes for all aspects of society.
I look forward to seeing where my policing career will take me in the years to come.
I'm PC Simpson. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Buxton Rural East and West, Hope Valley neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PCSO Edwards. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Buxton Rural East, Buxton Rural West, Hope Valley neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PCSO Brockett. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Buxton Rural East, Buxton Rural West, Hope Valley neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
With 19 years of dedicated service with Derbyshire Constabulary I have embraced and supported community policing, fostering trust, safety, and collaboration between the public and law enforcement. As a Police Community Support Officer, I have built strong relationships across diverse neighbourhoods, working proactively to prevent crime, support vulnerable individuals, and address local concerns with compassion and professionalism.
Throughout nearly two decades in the role, I have been passionate around community engagement, problem-solving, and public reassurance. Whether on foot patrol, liaising with schools, attending community events, or supporting victims of crime, I try to be approachable and reliable offering a reassuring presence.
I have experience of being a PCSO in Hadfield , New Mills and as a Youth Engagement officer this gave me the extensive experience and local knowledge to support our Community . My Current Role is that as a PCSO Supervisor where I strive to build safer environments and positive partnerships, and to support my team in delivering quality of community policing to the residents of the High Peak.
Crimes and priorities
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Anti-social use of motorbikes
Off road speeding
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We have had reports recently of off roaders driving on private or protected land, at times causing significant damage. You can get all the advice required for off roading by visiting the “Green Lane Association” website (www.glass-uk.org). Actions
· Proactive patrols in the area · Utilising police powers to robustly deal with and deter with off road drivers and anti-social drivers. This remains a persistent concern across all communities and at all times of day. To address this, we will be conducting additional speed checks with the aim of encouraging motorists to reduce.
Actions
· Regular patrols to be carried out of the Goyt Valley · Work with other agencies such as Peak Park Rangers, Landowners and Rural Crime Unit.
We tend to see an increase in thefts in this area due to remote location and would like to protect themselves by taking some steps like leaving a light on, keep side gates locked and secure outbuildings. Please report any suspicious activity at the time it occurs on 999 or 101.
Actions
· Proactive patrols of the area will be carried out. · Security marking event will be held for residents and businesses. Please remember to follow our Facebook page “Hope Valley SNT” which has information on latest crimes in the area and any up-coming events.