Our policing support

The Parish comes within the Sussex Police area. Full details of Sussex Police can be found on their website

Local policing comes within Chichester District under the district commander, Chief Inspector Mark Eyre. Policing for Plaistow and Ifold Parish is undertaken by the Midhurst and Petworth neighbourhood policing team (NPT) under Inspector Rob Moore with Sergeants Rob Knight and Gordon Cross having particular responsibility for our area.

Further information on local policing can be found at Local District - Chichester on the Sussex Police website.

The nearest police station

The nearest police station is situated at Grove Street, Petworth, GU28 0BU. The police station is open six days a week from 10.00 to 20.00 (closing at 18.00 on Saturdays and bank holidays).

How to contact the Police

Remember - use the emergency number only when it is an emergency

• In an emergency or if there is a crime in progress, always dial 999.
• To give anonymous information about a crime, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
• For all other matters use the non-emergency number 0845 60 70 999, e-mail or personal visit to the local police station.

To contact individuals use 0845 60 70 999

• Inspector Rob Moore, Ext. 45291 or by email
• Sergeant Rob Knight, Ext. 45293, or by email
• Sergeant Gordon Cross, Ext. 88226, or by email
• Crime Prevention – Mick Cogger, Ext. 80213 Direct dial 01243 520218
• Neighbourhood Watch – Phil Marten, Ext. 80210 Direct dial 01243 520347