East Coast policing plan

Working together to make the coastal district the safest place to live, work and visit.

The Lincolnshire Coast has a rich history in its seasonal tourism offering, with Skegness being one of the country’s first seaside resorts to welcome visitors and is still one of the most popular today. Skegness, Ingoldmells and Mablethorpe make up over 50 miles of stunning coastline, including the unspoilt nature reserve of Gibraltar Point. The area has much to offer and attracts a wide range of visitors, particularly during the summer months.

Skegness alone sees 2.3 million visitors a year. The town sees its population rise from approximately 20,000 to 250,000 in the height of the summer. With 36,000 caravans across 262 sites, it is easy to see the challenges we face with the influx of visitors. The increased demand that this brings for both police and partners warrants a multiagency approach to provide the best possible service to both the residents and to visiting communities.

Last year saw the launch of the Summertime Policing Plan which is a structured approach. We aim to work together with several teams both within the force and our external partners. This year’s plan will look to take on the successes of last year and improve and build on those. This will take into account a review which has taken place through the University of Lincoln coupled with the feedback we have received.

We will continue to work with the Roads Policing Unit to keep our roads safe and deny criminals the use of the coastal road network.

Our officers work incredibly hard throughout the year, and I am proud to be part of such a fantastic team of people. By working in partnership with other agencies, I am confident that we can provide a safe place for people to live, work and visit.

I must stress that this is a plan which will not only focus on the summer but for the whole year. We know that our demands change, and we will be flexible in our approach to problem-solve emerging issues.

Download the full East Coast policing plan below.

Inspector Jacqueline Evans
Neighbourhood Policing – East Coast