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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Theft from outbuildings and sheds
Parking
Speeding and nuisance motorbikesAction taken:
Shed & outbuilding breaks -
We have recently seen a rise in the number of thefts from sheds in the area, but due to the rural setting it is important that steps are taken to secure your property. Things like CCTV, shed alarms and security lighting are effective measures to deter criminals. Please report any suspicious activity on 999 or 101.
Actions · Officers will be conducting regular patrols of the Valley during and performing proactive vehicle and person stops. · Officers will be holding Property Marking Events so residents are able to secure their possessions.
Parking -
As we enter spring and summer there will be an increase in visitors to the area which will have an affect on the parking. Most parking violations tend to be the responsibility of the councils Parking Enforcement Team. They can be contacted directly on 01629 533190.
Actions · Officers will work closely with partner agencies to ensure that The Hope Valley remains a safe and accessible place to live and visit. · Officers will conduct patrols in the affected areas to advise motorists and enforce the road traffic act 1988.
Speeding & Nuisance motorbikes -
We continue to receive numerous complaints about speeding and anti-social driving and attend regular road traffic collisions in the area.
Actions · Officers will work with the CREST camera van team to enforce the speed limits in The Valley. · Officers will also work with Roads Policing Unit and Rural Crime unit and carry out safe drive operations in the area