City policing plan published for 2025-6

The policing plan that sets out how officers will make Lincoln safe plane to live, work and visit has been launched for 2025/26.

Lincoln’s plan is introduced the leaders of the city’s Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspectors John Birkin and Dan Gilmore (pictured below).

“Part of what makes this city special is its historic charm by day and lively pubs and clubs by night, which means that the city centre and surrounding areas can be busy and bustling.

“This promotes great atmosphere and it’s something all of us who live in Lincoln love, but we also know that with such busy zones there come policing challenges we have to meet to ensure you are safe. Alongside that, we have suburban areas spreading out from the centre, and some of the major road networks connecting the county.

“Policing this is a huge challenge, but one that both of us as neighbourhood policing Inspectors are happy to rise to, assisted by four sergeants who oversee their teams.

“Five of our wards identified as having higher risk levels benefit from two assigned Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) per ward. 

“Most policing activities take place at the triservice station on South Park Avenue, where police, fire, and ambulance teams share both the building and facilities, and also make use of the smaller stations located in local areas. 

“A big part of neighbourhood policing is collaborating closely with local organisations and agencies to solve problems – and where we can, prevent people entering the criminal justice system, or help to steer them away from offending.

“This is where neighbourhood policing plays its part. The teams have strong links with local authorities, health services, charities, business groups, and community groups to name a few of our partners, which all help us deal effectively with crime and disorder issues, solve short-term and long-term problems, and support victims.

“We know that by forming these partnerships and tackling root causes of crime, we can make the city safer.

“In addition to response officers, South Park Station hosts investigative teams responsible for addressing volume crime, serious offences, and crimes involving children and vulnerable individuals.

“In 2025, the aim remains to make Lincoln a safe place to live, work, and visit by continuing to collaborate diligently with the community and other agencies.” 

To read in full how the Lincoln team aims to tackle issues such as drugs, anti-social behaviour and retail crime visit https://www.lincs.police.uk/police-forces/lincolnshire-police/areas/about-us/about-us/policing-plans/city-of-lincoln-policing-plan/