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Sergeant
Ian McBrearty | PC
Viv Dady |
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PCSO
Joanne Glen | PCSO
Scott Burgess |
101 - The New Number to Call
Contacting the police has now become much easier in Bedfordshire thanks to the launch of our new, three-digit telephone number for non-urgent enquiries.
The memorable 101 telephone number has been designed to increase accessibility to the police and people can use the line to report minor crime, discuss crime prevention advice or other non-urgent matters. Focus groups welcomed the introduction of a single easy to remember telephone that they could use from anywhere to contact the police.
It will also relieve pressure on the emergency service which spends a considerable proportion of time dealing with inappropriate 999 calls which are not genuine emergencies.
On average, Bedfordshire Police receives more than 1,300 calls a day however only about 11% of those require an emergency response from the police.
Calls to 999 should always be in the context of a real emergency such as when a crime is happening, when someone suspected of a crime is nearby or where someone is injured or in danger. All other matters such as reporting a less urgent crime or contacting police with a general enquiry should be made on the 101 number.
Leighton Buzzard Police Station opening hours and contact numbers for Bedfordshire Police
08.30 - 16.30 Monday – Thursday
08.30 - 16.00 Friday
0900 – 13.00 Saturday & Sunday
Leighton Buzzard police station is located in Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard and is manned 24 hours a day even when the enquiry office is closed to the public.
There is no direct telephone number into Leighton Buzzard Police Station as they form an integral part of the Call Handling centre of Bedfordshire Police. To contact Bedfordshire Police you should dial 01234 841212 and you will be transferred to the Call Handling Centre. This is the number to ring if you wish to speak to an officer or you have an incident or a crime to report which is not an emegency.
If you require immediate help always dial 999
What is an Emergency
- There is a risk of injury
- There is a risk of serious damage to property
- You suspect a crime is in progress
- It is a serious incident which needs immediate Police attendance.
To contact the Safer Neighbourhood team:
Leighton Buzzard and Rural
01582 473418
LPT.LeightonRural@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
You can find out the latest information, policing priorities and news from your local team by using the downloads provided opposite.
Bedfordshire Police Website