PCC announces roll out of £200k crime prevention scheme Sunday, 3 December, 2023 More than 500 householders will be offered free security improvements as part of a major crime prevention scheme. Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has secured nearly £961k from the Home Office’s Safer Streets 5 Fund to protect people from the crimes that cause them concern and impact their safety. As part of his ongoing strategy to prevent crime... Local News
Taking the partnership approach to reduce harm in our night-time economy 3rd December 2023 The night-time economy plays an important part of cultural life in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, creating jobs, attracting visitors and boosting our... Local News
PCC’s new post to boost Neighbourhood Watch 3rd December 2023 Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Rupert Matthews has announced the appointment of a new Project Manager to maximise the impact of Neighbourhood Watch and... Local News
PCC signs national charter to combat neighbourhood crime and ASB 3rd December 2023 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has added his support to a national charter pledging to root out anti-social behaviour and neighbourhood crime and... Local News
PCC funds virtual reality film to tackle social media fuelled violence 3rd December 2023 A powerful new virtual-reality film has been produced as part of Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews’ ongoing commitment to reducing knife and violent... Local News
New look victims’ service will offer enhanced support for young people impacted by crime 3rd December 2023 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has awarded a £2.5m contract for enhanced support to victims of crime across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland... Local News
My Week as PCC - 23 November 2023 3rd December 2023 I had a packed week of activity in the week ending 23 November 2023. Watch the video round up for details. Local News
PCC Rupert Matthews tackles gang of anti-social teenagers in Melton Mowbray on Small Business Saturday 3rd December 2023 A gang of teenagers has been causing mayhem in Melton Town Centre – smashing windows, shoplifting and aggressively intimidating shop staff. On Small Business... Local News
Protecting War Memorials 28th November 2023 I recorded this video when I heard about the protestors climbing on the Royal Artillery War Memorial in London. I'll keep you updated on this page. Local News
Leicestershire Police praised as a ‘stand out' force for driving down serious violence 26th November 2023 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has praised relentless efforts to tackle serious violence and knife crime across Leicester, Leicestershire and... Local News
