One month since launch, partners and organisations across the county are continuing to keep our town centres safe as part of the Home Office’s Safer Streets Sumer Initiative. The project aims to raise the positive work taking place to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB), reduce and prevent crime and restore confidence in local services.

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner), David Allen, received updates at his Police Public Accountability Conference (PAC) on Tuesday 22 July.

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner), David Allen, attended Penrith Agricultural Show with the Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team last weekend, to listen to local residents concerns around rural and wildlife crime, raise awareness around such crimes, its effects and provide prevention advice.

Inspector from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) noted that they were ‘pleased’ with the improvements Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has made in their most recent inspection.

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, is asking residents to send in their questions regarding Policing and Fire ahead of his Public Accountability Conferences on Tuesday 22 July.

Organisations across Cumbria are coming together this summer to keep town centres safe. The project, called Safer Streets Summer Initiative, introduced by the Home Office, launched today (Monday 30 June 2025) and runs for three months.

Commissioner, David Allen, visited Barrow-in-Furness, Walney and Barrow Island on Wednesday 25 June to see the positive impact of his Community Fund and listen to residents’ concerns

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner,David Allen, received an update on end of year performance from the Constabulary at his Public Accountability Conference on Friday 20 June 2025.

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner), David Allen met with local residents of Penrith and the surrounding area last week, to listen to their views and concerns on Cumbria Constabulary and Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service.