Kingsthorpe residents urged to help make community safer in new Crimestoppers campaign
The charity is encouraging residents to speak up about crime completely anonymously, with a digital advert van and police support team heading out this Saturday.
People in an area of Northampton are being urged to help make their community safer as a new Crimestoppers campaign launches in the area.
The charity Crimestoppers has launched a new campaign across the Kingsthorpe area of Northampton to empower residents to speak out 100% anonymously about crime.
The campaign, in partnership with Northamptonshire Police, encourages local people to report concerns about neighbourhood, acquisitive and retail crime, including shoplifting, as well as serious offences linked to organised criminal activity, such as drugs, grooming and exploitation.
This Saturday, 8 November, a digital advan will visit locations in Kingsthorpe, supported by a Police Community Support Officer, while Safer Streets leaflets will be delivered across key roads. The activity will also feature bus stop advertisements, targeted social media messaging and direct mobile communications across the area.
The campaign follows a recent 'study tour' carried out by Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Danielle Stone and her team, which identified local needs and priorities. The findings have informed ongoing work to make communities safer.
Crimestoppers, which is independent of the police, continues to work closely with Northamptonshire Police to build trust between law enforcement and local people. Information shared anonymously through Crimestoppers helps officers take action and bring offenders to justice, while protecting the identity of those who come forward.
The campaign also highlights the growing threat of organised criminal gangs who exploit and groom vulnerable individuals, particularly young people, into drug trafficking and other criminal activities through intimidation, manipulation, and false promises of wealth or belonging.
Lydia Patsalides, East Midlands Regional Manager for the charity Crimestoppers, said:
“This campaign is about empowering local people to speak up safely.
“By giving information anonymously, residents can make a real difference, helping the police to understand what is happening, take action, and ultimately make their community a safer place for everyone.”
Danielle Stone, Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner said:
“The Kingsthorpe Study Tour was a chance for decision makers and problem solvers, who know the area well, to come together and tell me what they wanted to see to improve safety where they live.
“By having a visible ad van and marketing campaign in prominent spots across Kingsthorpe, I hope residents will understand there can be a different route to help them report a crime.
“We know some people may feel fear, shame or lack confidence speaking up and by reporting to Crimestoppers they can still help Police keep their communities protected while staying anonymous.”
Information can be shared 100% anonymously with Crimestoppers 24/7, 365 days a year, in more than 150 languages by calling 0800 555 111, or via a secure online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.
Young people can also speak up anonymously via Fearless.org.