Neighbourhood officers in Warrington have taken action to address resident reports of drug dealing in Latchford, marking a continuation of the local police strategy to respond directly to community concerns. The efforts are part of a wider initiative by the Cheshire Constabulary, which maintains dedicated Safer Neighbourhood Teams for both Latchford East and Latchford West to monitor and resolve local issues.
This approach relies on a feedback model where officers prioritise the concerns raised by the public. Inspector Lee Connor of the Warrington Local Policing Unit noted that this partnership working is designed to demonstrate how the force listens to feedback from residents and communities to take action where needed. In recent efforts to improve local visibility, the force introduced a revised neighbourhood policing model in April 2026, which assigned dedicated officers to each of the 122 policing areas across the county and deployed 30 additional officers on the beat.
Authorities have also been engaging with the public through joint sessions involving the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and Warrington Borough Council. These collaborative efforts build on past multi-agency operations, such as a large-scale day of action held on 7 January 2026. That operation involved more than 40 officers and partner agencies, resulting in the closure of four premises and the seizure of £400,000 worth of illicit tobacco. Local teams have also previously secured a three-month closure order against a residential address in Latchford that had caused significant disruption to neighbours.
Further partnership engagement is scheduled for 27 May 2026 as part of Cheshire Safety Day 2026. The event will include community activities at IKEA in Warrington and a series of safety workshops hosted at Birchwood Fire Station, delivered in collaboration with local police.
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