Retail workers in Chester are confident in local policing, a new survey has found.

Over 210 shop staff, managers and store owners across the county have been surveyed by Cheshire Police for their opinions on how crime in their town is dealt with.

Of those from Chester, 80% felt if they were to report a crime, Cheshire Police would take it seriously and act upon it promptly. Meanwhile, 73% agreed Chester was a safe place to work.

Sergeant Matt Salmon said: "We know that retail crime, street robbery and anti-social behaviour are all issues that residents in Cheshire want to see that police tackle head on, so it was very reassuring for us hear that everyone from store managers, owners, colleagues on the shop floor and security teams feel safe working and socialising in their towns.

"Antisocial behaviour, retail crime and street crime have a big impact on our local communities and will not be tolerated in Cheshire.

"Those who commit these offences can expect to face the consequences of their actions."

Over 210 shop staff, managers and store owners were surveyed across Cheshire. (Cheshire Police)

The survey was conducted following the government's launch of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee earlier this year.

In June, Cheshire Police joined fellow forces across England and Wales in supporting the government's Safer Streets Summer initiative, with the aim of increasing the visible policing presence in hotspot areas and working with partner agencies to keep town centres safe.

Running until September 30, the initiative has seen officers visit a number of retailers in Warrington, Macclesfield and Chester with a survey to find out how they felt their area was policed and what issues mattered to them.

Sergeant Salmon added: "It was great for our officers to get out an about into their local towns, meeting those who work in our shops who, like us, serve the local community every single day.

"Work such as this show that we listen and understand the concerns they have regarding a number of issues and that we are doing all we can to tackle them all year round – not just in the summer months."