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| Criminal Damage in area | 14/08/08 |
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| Catalytic Converter Thefts | 11/07/08 |
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| Number Plate Thefts | 11/07/08 |
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| Shed/out-building break-ins in Cogenhoe | 11/07/08 |
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| Northamptonshire Police Newsletter - June 2008 | 03/07/08 |
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| Anglian Water Notice | 26/06/08 |
Dear all,
Northamptonshire Crimestoppers are urging people across the District to be more vigilant when protecting themselves against car theft.
Many homes are being burgled purely to steal car keys. Security on many vehicles has improved, so the only way to steal them is to have the key. In the last six months 47 vehicles have been stolen across the District.
For your free car key burglary crime prevention pack containing advice, window sticker, key ring and key safe hook, visit your local Police Station or Fire Station or call 08453 100 100 extension 3189 (while stocks last).
Crime figures show 3.4% drop
A 3.4% drop in crime has been recorded in Northants West, which covers Sth Northants according to end of year crime stats published by Northants Police. Most categories of crime countywide have also fallen, including house burglary down 5.8%, robbery down 15.5%, vehicles crime down 11.4% and criminal damage down 7.3%. there have been 1,244 fewer crimes and therefore fewer victims in the Sth Northants area over the past year.
General Update
There is a thriving trade in scrap metal – lead from roofs and gulleys; copper from electrical cables; aluminium from beer barrels; iron from manhole covers. Wea re all asked to be vigilant and to dial 99 if we see any suspicious activity. If some residents are fearful of retaliation then call the NHW Co-Ordinator (Steve Cates 07887 626153 or 01604 701787) and I will act as a cut-out. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800-555111, their phone number is set up in such a manner that there is no way they can know who is calling – and they may offer a reward for information.
Recently a number of Anglia Water uniforms were stolen from a vehicle at Great Bowden near Market Harborough. These may be used in distraction burglaries so we need to be on our guard. Genuine officials carry an identity card. They will hand it to you through a window or a door (on the chain). If you call the number on the reverse of the card, the operator will describe the appearance of the caller. In any event, never leave the caller alone in the house, even if you have to ask a neighbour to join you.
We must continue not to buy from Pedlars or cold callers at the door and report any suspicious characters, the message will sink in that there is no profit to be made and that we are eliminating potential criminals who may be spying out the land for themselves or for accomplices. Please note that cold callers are liable to arrest if working our areas marked as “No cold call” zones. I urge all residents not to buy from casual callers at the door but to deal only with people they know and can trust and particularly to support businesses in the village.
So for those who remember Shaw Taylor….keep em peeled
STEVE CATES
Report Problems- (updated 05/06/08)
As your local Safer Community Team, we want to find out what concerns you most about your local area, so that we can work together with our partners to deal with any problems and help improve your quality of life.
To help us do this, please tell us what you consider to be the three most important issues in your neighbourhood? (please tell us when and where any problems occur, and indicate whether you consider them to be: minor, moderate or serious).
To help with this we have produced a simple form for you to complete. It is available in both MS Word and PDF format. Please send all completed forms to:-
Steve Cates
55 The Meadows
Grange Park
NN4 5BU
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Cycle Thefts - (updated 20/05/08)
This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police...
Five pedal cycles were stolen from various locations in the area over the weekend. Some had been left insecure outside, others were secured with a weak chain and some were insecure within a locked shed or garage which was broken into.
Please take the time to read the following advice with regard to cycle theft. - Advice document
Thank you.
Community Meetings - (updated 19/05/08)
This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police...
You are invited to come along to the surgeries and community meetings shown below to meet your local SCT officers and discuss any concerns or issues you may have about your local area.
For further information, ring 08453 700700 and ask to be put through to your local SCT.
Thank you.
South Northants:
Brackley Town
Brackley Library, Manor Road, between 10am and 11am on Saturday 21 June 2008 and Saturday 13 September 2008
Towcester Town / Rural
On Saturday 31st May, Towcester SCT and Towcester Rural SCT will be at Waitrose car park Towcester, between 10am-4pm, to celebrate a successful first 12 months of neighbourhood policing in Northamptonshire. Staff will be sharing a birthday cake with people who stop by to talk about local issues.
Everyone is welcome to attend their SCT surgeries and events, meet their Safer Community Team members and discuss any concerns or issues you may have with regard to your local area.