Stockport and Greater Manchester were subject to a week of heightened police activity last week (15-19 June).

Officers from Greater Manchester Police were deployed to the area to deliver intensified 'visible policing' and carry out 'proactive operations'.

Police focussed on the activities which 'matter most to residents' - this included disrupting anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, drug-dealing, and vehicle crime.

Throughout the week, officers executed warrants, conducted hotspot patrols, and disrupted criminal activity.

During the week of action, Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson visited neighbourhood policing teams in Stockport and undertook a warrant in Woodley aimed at safeguarding a potential victim of cuckooing, which is the crime of using a vulnerable person's house as a base for illegal activities.

Police also worked alongside local residents to deepen neighbourhood policing.

Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said: "Neighbourhood policing is not merely a nice thing to have; it is an essential cornerstone of our operating model. It means we can manage recurrent demand such that we can simultaneously respond effectively and quickly, investigate crime properly and bring people to justice.

"This important cornerstone of policing has enabled GMP to perform as we have done over the past five years with a year-on-year improvement, which is thanks to the officers we have across Greater Manchester in their dedicated neighbourhood policing teams, supported by PCSOs and our wider partner agencies who have made a difference to people's lives.

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"This week has showcased the dedication of our neighbourhood teams – from proactive patrols and enforcement activity through to meaningful engagement with residents, businesses, and partners."

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