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
Speeding and nuisance motorbikes
ParkingAction taken:
Shed & outbuilding breaks
After the rise in offences in March this year, we haven’t received any reports of breaks to sheds/outbuildings in the past 3 months which is a success although as always we want to remind residents to report any suspicious activity on 999 or 101 at the time.
Actions
• Officers will be conducting regular patrols of the Valley during and performing proactive vehicle and person stops
• Officers will be holding more Property Marking Events so residents are able to secure their possessionsSpeeding & Nuisance motorbikes
This remains the highest concern amongst residents throughout the whole area.
Actions
• Officers to enforce the speed limits across The Valley
• To take pro-active enforcement where possible
• Officers will also work with Roads Policing Unit and Rural Crime unit and carry out safe drive operations in the areaParking
With summer here the increase in visitors to the area is noticeable, although will feel the issues with parking are better than previous years with reports down. Most parking violations tend to be the responsibility of the councils Parking Enforcement Team and 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.