Paignton Police

23/10/2026

💊 Check an online pharmacy is registered when buying medicine online

Thousands of fake online pharmacies are operating that sell fake or unsafe medicines such as weight loss drugs that don’t work or are harmful to your health. They may be cheap, but it’s not worth the risk.

Before you buy, take a moment to check the pharmacy is registered, so you can be confident you will get medicines that are safe and right for you. All legitimate pharmacies in Great Britain have to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

✅ Look for the pharmacy’s registration details on the website
✅ Search for them on the official pharmacy register at the link below

It’s a simple step that will help protect your health.

Find out more and check a pharmacy’s registration at: https://orlo.uk/Online_Pharmacy_Checker_fbDmj

22/10/2026

🚨 Closure Order Granted in Paignton Town Centre 🚨

Following concerns raised by local residents and businesses regarding anti-social behaviour and criminality linked to an address in Paignton town centre, officers from Paignton Neighbourhood Team and the South Devon Neighbourhood Support Team in conjunction with our Force Legal department have successfully obtained a Partial Closure Order through the courts.

The order prohibits anyone, other than authorised residents and approved visitors, from entering the property. Breaching the order is a criminal offence and may result in arrest and prosecution.
We know the issues linked to this address have caused significant concern, and we thank everyone who came forward with information and continued to report incidents. Your support has been instrumental in achieving this result.

This action has been taken to protect the local community and reduce the impact that ongoing issues at the address have had on those living, working and visiting the area.

We would like to thank members of the public for reporting concerns and providing information that helped support this application. We remain committed to working with partners to address anti-social behaviour and keep our communities safe.

If you experience anti-social behaviour or have concerns in your area, please report them to us via our website or by calling 101. In an emergency, always call 999.

22/10/2026

Volunteer Vehicle Checker Role

We are seeking volunteers to support local policing teams by assisting with the upkeep of marked and unmarked fleet vehicles. The role involves ensuring vehicles are kept clean, appropriately stocked with essential policing equipment, and ready for operational deployment.

If you could be interested in the role, please go to the Devon & Cornwall Police Website for further information, following this link; https://orlo.uk/wam58

18/10/2026

Nicky Drury has joined the Paignton & Brixham Neighbourhood Team as our new Sector Inspector. Nicky has 17 years worth of experience in a variety of roles in South Devon and elsewhere within the Force. Upon her arrival, she said, "I am really pleased to be appointed as the new Paignton and Brixham Sector Inspector. This is a beautiful part of the world, and I am proud to be a part of the community. I look forward to working with the local community and local partnerships, to make our community safer."

17/10/2026

Hello Paignton.

Increased patrols have been happening in Victoria Park in Paignton, due to increases in criminality and ASB behaviour. This had led to positive stop searches and arrests for drug offences. Well done Neighbourhood Support Team and Paignton Neighbourhood Team.

Stay safe

16/10/2026

Warning 💊 | Dangerous fake weight loss drugs and other medicines

Tempting as it may be to save money, using fake online pharmacies puts you at risk of serious harm – check that any pharmacy you use is legitimate at the link at the end of this post.

Fake online pharmacies can dispense medicines that are inappropriate, ineffectively dosed, or even counterfeit. These counterfeit medicines can include seriously dangerous substances such as cement and even arsenic.

It's vitally important to make sure that any pharmacy you use is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

How to check an online pharmacy:
1. Find the pharmacy's GPhC registration number on its website.
2. Search for the pharmacy on the official GPhC register.
3. If the pharmacy is not listed, do NOT use it.

👉https://orlo.uk/Online_Pharmacy_Checker_7HU5C

Taking one moment to check a pharmacy's registration could save your life.

07/10/2026

Hello Paignton/

Just another day at work.

Stay Safe

02/10/2026

We have received reports of people trying car doors and house doors in the Paignton area.

Please be vigilant. Following the simple steps below can make it harder for criminals to target you and your property:
• close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you’re only going out for a few minutes
• double-lock any door
• make sure that any valuables are out of sight
• keep handbags away from the letterbox or cat flap and hide all keys including car keys, as a thief could hook keys or valuables through even a small opening
• never leave car documents or ID in obvious places such as kitchens or hallways
• in the evening, shut the curtains and leave lights on
• if you’re out all day, then it’s advisable to use a timer device to automatically turn lights and a radio on at night
• set your burglar alarm
• make sure the side gate is locked
• lock your shed or garage
• lock your bike inside a secure shed or garage, to a robust fitting bolted to the ground or wall, like a ground anchor
• If you have multiple vehicles, try to block them in with each other
• Try not to post on social media that you’re away or on holiday – don’t advertise an empty home!
If you see anything suspicious, please call the Police either via 999 or the 101 telephone service or use the force website; Home | Devon & Cornwall Police

29/09/2026