WHEN we started reporting on problems with crime in Peacehaven this year it became clear that residents had real concerns.

Their police station had been shut and a range of incidents had begun to really worry them. A man was mocked in the street over his height before the gang who were picking on him then attacked and left him bleeding on the ground.

Youngsters ran riot in the shopping centre and plant pots were being knocked over.

Crucially, residents told us they wanted to see officers again.

Our reporter Amir Razavi listened to their concerns and really gave them a chance to air their fears.

That is what we are here for at The Argus.

We invite you, our readers, to tell us about your successes, your troubles and your fears.

The great thing is that the police have read these stories about Peacehaven and taken residents’ concerns on board.

So well done to them for doing so. It is crucial in society that people can speak out and be heard, and see action being taken.

We pay our taxes and these services are carried out in our name, for us.

In this age of austerity and cuts it is wonderful to see the police putting resources back in as a result of the crime problems in Peacehaven.

The truth is that if officers are seen people will feel safer. They will not see that as a waste of police time if it helps them to relax.

So well done to the residents for speaking out and we were only too glad to help.

And a well done to the police for taking residents’ concerns on board.