November 2007
Sawbridgeworth,
High Wych, Allen’s Green, Little Hadham, Much Hadham,
Eastwick, Gilston, Widford, Hunsdon, Furneux Pelham, Stocking Pelham, Albury,
Wareside,
Communities and
Partnerships
Working Together
NEW
PC
As you may or may not be aware, the Rural Team has
had a change of PC again. Your new constable is PC (1224) Neil FOOTE who has been covering the rural area for some
six weeks now. Your PCSO for Rural Area is PCSO
(6589) Suzanne HESKETH. We will continue to work early and late shifts
helping with partnerships and our communities.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
WATCH
Neighbourhood Watch continues to go from
strength to strength and is an invaluable tool in our fight against crime. To
find out if there is a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your area or to start a
Scheme, please contact the Watch Liaison Officer Jill Dockley.
Tel:
01992 533 043 or email
Jill.dockley@herts.pnn.police.uk
TACK MARKING
Tack marking for saddles is now
available. Please email Suzanne for more information.
DON'T LOSE YOUR
WHEELS
With the darker nights now upon us, it is inevitable
that we will have problems again with unlicensed motorbikes in and around the
villages. The only areas on which these vehicles can be ridden are private
lands with the owner's permission. Some of these bikes are being ridden without
helmets or proper safety equipment and are often untaxed and are very noisy!
Police do have the powers to seize these vehicles
under Section 59(4) of the Police Reform Act 2002, once a Warning has been
given. Please continue to ring the non-emergency number 0845 33 00 222 when
these riders are sighted.
ANTI-SOCIAL
BEHAVIOUR
If you are a victim of Anti-Social Behaviour, as
well as calling the Police you can also report it to Julie Lawrence,
Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator at East Herts Council on 01992 531423, where
you can also obtain Anti-Social Behaviour Diaries to record incidents of
nuisance behaviour.
HOME
SECURITY SCHEME
The Countrywide Home Security Scheme aims to provide
home security free of charge to those who qualify. This service can include
fitting security measures such as door chains, locks, spy holes and smoke
detectors. To qualify you need to be:
60 or over
Single parents
Vulnerable or housebound
If you or someone you know might benefit from
the service please call your local office to arrange a visit on 01279 755905.
VEHICLE CRIME
Don't be a target for motor vehicle crime. You are
twice as likely to have something taken from your car than have your car
stolen. Every time you leave your car REMEMBER:
To close all windows and sunroofs
Lock all the doors and the boot
Set your immobiliser and alarm if you have one
fitted or consider having one fitted
Always take the keys out of the ignition
Don't leave any valuables on show in the vehicle and
remove stereos and satellite navigation systems from the vehicle. Even leaving
an empty carrier bag on display can be a temptation - a thief may think it
contains something valuable!
PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU'RE AWAY SUMMER
OR WINTER
Everyone needs a holiday sometime, but almost half
of all burglaries happen when a flat or house is empty. BEFORE YOU GO AWAY REMEMBER TO:
Make your home look like someone is living in it.
Use automatic timer switches to turn lights on when it goes dark.
Cancel any milk or newspaper deliveries.
Uncollected mail is a sign you are away. The Royal
Mails Keepsafe service will keep mail for up to two months while you are away.
Consider putting valuable pedal cycles and similar
items in your house instead of a shed.
Finally, make sure you have locked all outside doors
and windows and, if you have a burglar alarm, make sure it is set (please
ensure that a neighbour or local Police have the keyholders details).
CLOSE ALL WINDOWS
CRIME FIGURES OCTOBER 2007
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Much Hadham |
Little Hadham |
Sawbridgeworth |
Widford |
High Wych |
Wareside |
Gilston Eastwick |
Albury |
Hunsdon |
Furneux Pelham |
Stocking Pelham |
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Burglary Dwelling |
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Damage or Destroy |
2 |
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3 |
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1 |
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Burglary Other |
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2 |
3 |
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Theft from Motor Vehicle |
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2 |
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1 |
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1 |
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Robbery |
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1 |
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1 |
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Drink Drive |
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2 |
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1 |
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1 |
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ABH Assault |
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2 |
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Making off without payment |
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3 |
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Theft from shop or stall |
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2 |
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Domestic Violence |
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4 |
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Theft, Dwelling |
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2 |
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Theft of motor vehicle |
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1 |
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Theft Other |
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3 |
1 |
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CAN YOU HELP?
DID ANYONE SEE ANYTHING?
6-7th OCTOBER 2007 Index plates were removed from a
vehicle in Ford Field, Little Hadham,
between the hours of 1900-1420.
13th OCTOBER 2007 A window was smashed on a vehicle on
Clintons Farm, Berry Green, Little
Hadham, around 1000. A handbag
was taken.
13th OCTOBER 2007 A distraction burglary occurred in
Ferndale, Much Hadham, around 1230-1300. Two males entered the
property by asking to check their appliances. Whilst taking the victim into his
lounge, the other offender did a tidy search in the victim’s bedroom, taking a
wallet. Both offenders then left the scene.
19-24th OCTOBER 2007 Offenders have entered a locker room
at The Manor of Groves Hotel, High Wych,
and taken sporting equipment from two lockers, making off in an unknown
direction.
17th OCTOBER 2007 and 31st OCTOBER Two attempts of burglar