My Local Bobby is delighted to announce the deployment of our Bobbies within the Ipswich Central Business Improvement District.

Ipswich Central BID becomes My Local Bobby’s 10^th Business improvement District Public Realm Patrol after West Fitz, The Fitzrovia Partnership, The Kings Road Partnership, Knightsbridge Partnership, HOLBA, Opportunity Kensington The Junction, Your Acton and Romford BID.

Sophie Alexander-Parker, chief operating officer at Ipswich Central, said: “Community safety has and will always be a key priority for Ipswich central and we know that our patrols in Ipswich are a deterrent for criminals and offer reassurance for shoppers and visitors.

“Introducing the knowledge and training of My Local Bobby will further enhance that feeling of safety in and around Ipswich town centre, learning from the great work they already do in other urban areas of the UK.

“Street Security will be strengthened in Ipswich town centre thanks to this partnership.”

My Local Bobby CEO David McKelvey added: “We are incredibly proud to be working with Ipswich Central to create a safer community and to eliminate the fear of crime.

“Working in partnership, My Local Bobby has reduced crime and anti-social behaviour on every beat that we operate and more importantly has made residents, business and the public feel safe. 

“We intend to work closely with Ipswich Central, the retailers, Council and Police to achieve similar success locally.”

Mr McKelvey explained the local team works on a theory of policing known as “Broken Windows”, which means focusing on pursuing misdemeanour crimes, in an effort to reduce the number of major crimes.