Tuesday 23 December 2014

@WAR - Theft From Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advice

NHW SA - Theft From Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advice
 
Police are urging car owners to ensure that when they leave their vehicles they are locked and secured.

Ways to protect the property in your vehicle include:
* Removing everything from the car such as Sat Navs, mobile phones, don't even leave a jacket where it can be seen.

* Park in a well lit area if possible and ensure windows are closed when you leave.

* Not storing things in the boot; take them with you.

* Storing car ownership information in your home, not your car.

* Having a routine to ensure you always take the keys out of the ignition.

* Taking removable stereos and sat nav equipment with you.

* In addition, using secure (theft resistant) number plates can make your plates less attractive to thieves.
* LOCK THE VEHICLE when leaving it unattended.
 

Theft resistant number plate screws are available free of charge from Stratford Police Station.
'No Tools or Valuables Left in This Vehicle' stickers are also available free of charge from Stratford Police Station.
 
Regards.
Jo Tait
Warwickshire Police Community Problem Solving Co-ordinator

Monday 22 December 2014

@NAT - Feeling under the weather?



Feeling under the weather?
Visit the NHS Choices at https://www.nhs.uk/symptomcheckers/pages/symptoms.aspx for advice. There you can work through a series questions to find the most suitable symptom checker for you 

@ALL - Don't be a statistic. Be Cyber Streetwise



Working with the government’s Cyber Streetwise campaign, the National Crime Agency (NCA) is urging all computer and mobile users to download and update their security software.The internet is a great place to explore the world providing you protect yourself, because not downloading or updating your security software can be very costly.
Last year almost 11,000 people reported to Action Fraud how they had fallen victim to a virus on their computer or mobile.
Find out what cyber crooks can do to your computer or mobile via an NCA Buzzfeed


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@NAT - End of the UK paper driving licence

End of the UK paper driving licence: all you need to know

Counterpart driving licence


The UK paper counterpart driving licence is to be abolished from 8 June 2015. Here's what you need to know about the driving licence changes

From June 8 2015, the UK paper counterpart driving licence will be scrapped and no longer issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
The green section of paper required mainly for hiring cars will no longer be valid and when you renew or change your address on your licence, the DVLA will only send a new photocard.
It's part of a major "red tape" removal policy by Government motoring agencies with many facets moving online, saving an estimated £8 million. MyLicence - a joint venture between the DVLA and the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) - has been launched where drivers can check their details online.

@NAT - Latest from Crime Reduction Partnership News 18DEC14

14 December 2014
Christmas shopping! In fact shopping all year round!
Each Christmas police forces up and down the country will issue seasonal crime prevention messages about the risks associated with shopping in very busy places. They do it for 'good reason in the season,' because the High Streets are rammed and the opportunities for pickpocketing and snatch theft are at their highest. I know what you're thinking....isn't there anything he can't write an advice list about? No! When I was in the police, each year I'd find myself on duty in London's West End helping the local police keep the shoppers safe and it was a nightmare. Read more here




8 December 2014
'Funny' things told to a Crime Prevention Officer
Back in the day when the Metropolitan police operated an articulated crime prevention display lorry, I would book the thing for a few days during the Ealing festival or maybe for a Neighbourhood Watch event and invite people to come on board to view the various displays and ask their crime prevention questions. Sometimes the questions and stories were quite funny and here's a selection I collected over the years.....and they're all true! Read more here

6 December 2014
The new anti-social behaviour rules explained: Part 10 Sharing good practice
You will now, over this series, have read about the different tools and powers that are available under the new Act and they will have come into force. What is very clear is that the tools are very flexible in order to allow practitioners to respond positively to anti-social behaviour experienced by individuals and communities. Read more here

@NAT - Latest from Crime Reduction Partnership News 04DEC14

23 November 2014
The new anti-social behaviour rules explained: Part 9 Community Remedy
In the ninth part of our series, we will look at the Community Remedy which provides an opportunity for victims to have a say in the out-of-court punishment of perpetrators for low level crime and anti-social behaviour. The Community Remedy document, to be published by the Police and Crime Commissioner, will set out the actions that will be used. They will include a punitive, restorative and rehabilitative element. It will be used when a perpetrator admits to the offence or to the count of anti-social behaviour and the officer believes that, whilst the evidence is sufficient for court proceedings such as a Civil Injunction or to impose a caution, a Community Remedy would be more appropriate. Read more here

21 November 2014
"Closure of police counters reflects changing world"
There have been 27 closures of police counters across the West Midlands following a year-long analysis which showed that there was little public demand for them. The closures, set to take place over the next 12 months, will save £3m. Ten front office counters in the region will remain open, nine from 8am to 10pm and one for 24 hours a day. Read more here

19 November 2014
Scotland's drink-drive limit set to become stricter
Members of the Scottish Parliament have approved of a lower drink-drive limit to come into force in December. The move comes after Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced the plans to lower the limit in October. The alcohol limit will change from 80mg in every 100ml of blood (England's current limit) to 50mg in every 100ml of blood. Read more here


11 November 2014
Memorial plaque thief has been jailed
A 72 year-old man, Joseph Collier, has been jailed for stealing scrap metal from cemeteries around the south-east London area. Police raided Collier's Scrap Metal Yard in Croydon in May 2012 after a tip-off from Croydon Trading Standards officers. They found several bags and boxes containing hundreds of memorial plaques that had been stolen and cut up. Some were marked with SmartWater - a liquid that has a unique forensic 'code' that allows police to trace their origin. Read more here

8 November 2014
Cybercrime is a serious problem in Britain
Online crimes have become commonplace in Britain today. New research, produced to coincide with Get Safe Online Week, shows that crimes committed online have become an increasingly serious problem.The data showed that over a half of the 2,075 people surveyed had been a victim of cybercrime, including internet-based fraud, ID theft, hacking and online abuse. Read more here

8 November 2014
The new anti-social behaviour rules explained: Part 8 Community Triggers
In the eighth part of our series we are looking at the Community Trigger which allows victims to ask for a review of their anti-social behaviour (ASB) case. For the purpose of the Community Trigger, ASB is deemed to be that which causes 'harassment, alarm or distress'. It is intended as a mechanism to bring agencies together to problem solve and effectively find a solution to the problem. It is not intended to replace a Complaints Procedure for complaining about an individual or agency. Read more here

@WAR - Trading Standards Update 21/12/2014


Warwickshire Trading Standards email alerts.

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Recent Articles:

11/12/2014 SCAM Alert: The 12 online frauds of Christmas – No. 11 Dating and romance fraud
11/12/2014 SCAM Alert: The 12 online frauds of Christmas – No. 10 Social media scams
11/12/2014 SCAM Alert: The 12 online frauds of Christmas – No. 9 Money transfer
11/12/2014 SCAM Alert: The 12 online frauds of Christmas – No. 8 Mobile malware and malicious apps
08/12/2014 SCAM Alert: The 12 online frauds of Christmas – No. 7 Donating to Charity

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@SOU - Weekly Incident Summary (07/12/14 - 14/12/14)


Weekly Incident Summary

Areas covered by this weekly report are Long Itchington Ward, Southam Ward, Stockton & Napton Ward, Fenny Compton Ward and Harbury Ward.

    Key incidents to note this week (07/12/14 - 14/12/14):

Southam

·         Vehicle Crime. Several Catalytic converters have been taken from vehicles. Vehicles of which the converters were taken include a Peugeot, an Izuzu and a Citroen.  Incident is believed to have taken place between 6.00pm on the 5th/12/14 and 8.30am of the 8th/12/14. Incident No 0171 of the 8th/12/14.

·         Theft Other. Two bank cards were taken by a male. The male was described as around the age of 40, medium height with a grey coat. All the cards were cancelled. Took place between 11.30am and 12.00am on the 11th/12/14. Incident No. 0171 of the 11th/12/14.

Stockton

·         Vehicle Crime. A rear view mirror is believed to have been taken from a car while parked on the drive. Believed to have taken place between 7.00pm on the 8th/12/14 and 8.00am on the 9th/12/14. Incident No 0087 on the 9th/12/14.

Long Itchington

Vehicle Crime. A rear view mirror is believed to have been taken from a vehicle. Believed to have taken place between 7.00pm on 5th/12/14 to 7.55pm on the 9th/12/14. Incident No. 0238

Ufton/Southam / Fosse way/Small A roads
·         Several road related incidents and RTC’s have occurred. In all cases no one was injured.

 Often on many of the high speed A roads incidents are most likely to occur especially with worsening weather conditions. We advise all drivers to be vigilant and drive within the speed limit and not drive when tired. We also encourage safe overtaking not on bends and awareness that ice/ snow can increase breaking distance by up to 10 times.

 If you have any questions or further information regarding these offences, please contact the Team direct (List below) or use the 101 non-emergency number as appropriate.

If you want to report anonymously you can also use:

Kind regards.

7668 Sam Slemensek
Police Support Volunteer
Southam SNT

samuel.slemensek@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk

Tel: 01926 684984

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@WEL - Kineton Burglary, Can you help?


NHW SA Burglary at home in St Peter's Road, Kineton INC 176 of 18 December

Please be aware that at just after 2.30pm on 18 December,  3 male offenders forced their way into a flat in St Peter's Road, Kineton and left a few minutes later with what is described as a large builders bag.
The three males then made off in a 04 plate white van.

If you have information that you believe may be connected to this incident, please contact Police on 101, quoting incident number 176 of 18 December.

Thankyou
Julie Dale

Warwickshire Police

@WAR - WCC Consultation


Proposals for new arrangements for funding services delivered by the Third Sector and to Town and Parish Councils 

Warwickshire County Council has a long standing and valued relationship with the Third Sector (Voluntary and Community Sector). The Third Sector has significant expertise in direct work with communities, and particularly with those of our residents who are vulnerable or in need. The variety and spread of the Sector across Warwickshire means that many people benefit from the work it delivers, and these local organisations are trusted and valued by the people that use them.




@NAT - The Crime Prevention Website Christmas Newsletter



Friday 19 December 2014

@NAT - National Neighbourhood Watch - December Newsletter


It’s Christmas Crime
Our primary security sponsor, Avocet Hardware, offer advice on how to ensure your home stays safe and secure this winter. They also give members an opportunity to win a free ABS lock upgrade. Find out more here.
NHWN AGM Results
Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (England and Wales) held its charity Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 19th November 2014. Existing Trustees stood down in line with the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network constitution, enabling authorised voting Members to vote from a pool of nominations for new Trustees. Read more here.
Staying warm this winter
To help remove any concerns or confusion about the best ways to keep warm this winter, comparethemarket.com has worked with charity Friends of the Elderly to compile a guide to all things energy, featuring some helpful tips to manage your energy usage. You can read more and download the guide here.
Warning issued as telephone scams grow
Almost six in ten people surveyed said they have received a suspect call, a sharp increase from four in ten in a similar study carried out last summer. To arm consumers with the information they need to spot these scam calls, the UK banks, building societies and card companies have launched a ‘Joint Declaration’, backed by Chief Police Officers from across the country. The declaration clearly sets out all the requests that the bank or police will never make, but a fraudster might. Read more here.
NHWN National Collaborative Stakeholder Event
It is time to write our 5-year Business Plan for 2015-20, and while we are keen to continue growing our membership, we know that our overall strategic approach needs reviewing. On the 19th November, we hosted a National event in London and invited our key partners and stakeholders. You can download a summary of the event here.
Our festive security tips
With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, you are probably in the process of buying presents and stocking up on supplies for the festive season. However, at this time of year rich pickings can be found. Read our top festive security tips here.
Give your older neighbour reason to be cheerful this Christmas
With the countdown to Christmas well underway, many people are busy baking, choosing decorations, buying presents and making plans to ensure the big day goes with a bang. For others though, the build-up and day itself highlights their own isolation and fills them with dread. Community Christmas is a portal where you can search for events and activities taking place on Christmas Day. Find out more here.

@STT - NHW SA Burglaries at homes in Hathaway Lane and Banbury Road, Stratford

NHW SA Burglaries at homes in Hathaway Lane and Banbury Road, Stratford
Please be aware of the following incidents, which have occurred at homes in Stratford over recent days:
Incident 92 of 14 December - During the night of 13 into 14 December, offenders entered a home in Hathaway Lane, through an insecure rear door.  Once inside, the offenders stole two laptop computers, an IPod and an IPad.
Incident 69 of 17 December - During the night of 16 into 17 December, offenders entered a home in Banbury Road, Stratford through an insecure rear door and stole 2 handbags, containing a purse and a mobile phone.
Please ensure that you lock and secure your windows and doors when they are not in use, to prevent yourself becoming the victim of an opportunist thief.
If you have information that you believe may be connected to either of these incidents, please contact Police on 101, quoting the incident number given.  Thank you.
Julie Dale
Warwickshire Police

Thursday 18 December 2014

@WEL - Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Report 5 – 14.12.14

Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Report 5 – 14.12.14
 
This report from the Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team covers the wards of Snitterfield, Wellesbourne, Kineton and Burton Dassett.
 
The following incidents, for the period between 08.12.14 to 14.12.14, have been reported and the team are appealing for witnesses:
 
Stratford – Kings Lane
09.12.14 Incident No.0197
Burglary:
Entry was made by smashing a kitchen window and the exit through a window in utility room.
 
Lighthorne – Post Office Lane
13.12.2014 Incident No.0138
Theft:
A delivery package had been cut open and a Laura Ashley duvet and three pillow cases removed.
 
Kineton – Park Piece
10.12.14 Incident No.0106
Suspicious circumstances:
A report of a silver transit van, no VRN, with 3 males on board, driving around the area.
 
Stratford Town Centre
Be aware whilst shopping in Stratford:
 
Historically there is an increase in thefts during this seasonal period. There have been reports of females ‘dipping’ into female shoppers handbags.
A Mobile Police Station has been situated on Bridge Street on Thursday night during the Christmas Market, staffed by SNT Officers and members of the Community Safety Team from SDC offering crime prevention advice.
 
If you have any information relating to the incidents with reference numbers, then please contact the Stratford Police Station using the non-emergency number 101 or email the team: wellesbourne.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
 
If you have any concerns, questions or suggestions for the Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team please call this number: 01789 444600, or by email to: wellesbourne.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
 
You are welcome to distribute this information. Please reply directly to this email if you wish any names to be added to this mailing list.
 
C7678 Barry Saunders
Police Support Volunteer
Stratford Police Station

Warwickshire Police

@WEL - Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Report 4 – 08.12.14


Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Report 4 – 08.12.14
 
This is the fourth of our new, regular and revised report from the Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team covering the wards of Snitterfield, Wellesbourne, Kineton and Burton Dassett.
 
The following incidents, for the period between 29.11.14 to 08.12.14, have been reported and the team are appealing for witnesses:
 
Stratford Oaks Golf Course
01.12.14 Incident No.0165
Theft from vehicle
 
Offenders in a white transit van forced the barrier to the club and removed a Makita battery drill and a Dewalt radio from a worker’s van. They were disturbed and reversed out of the golf club and headed in the direction of Snitterfield.
 
03.12.14 Incident No. 0114
Theft from vehicle
 
A Hilti breaker and a DeWalt drill charger and two batteries, total value £900, have been stolen from a vehicle by forcing the rear lock.
 
Wellesbourne – St Peter’s Church
05.12.14 Incident No. 0118
Criminal damage
 
A ceramic grave marker plaque has been broken and discarded and a plant damaged.
 
Edgehill – Grove End
04.12.14 Incident No. 0238
Burglary
 
The locks to an allotment shed have been forced and a strimmer and petrol can removed. There has also been damage to another shed in the same area.
 
Be aware!
 
Please be aware of your cash and possessions as there have been reports of theft in Wellesbourne Market and cash stolen from the pocket of a coat in a pub.
 
Kineton
Suspicious Circumstances
 
There has been a report of a call from a person claiming to be a member of the Neighbourhood Watch offering free security checks. Be vigilant!
 
Kineton and Wellesbourne  - Drink Driving
 
A person was arrested in Kineton on suspicion of drink driving and charged to court for the offence. A second person was stopped just outside Wellesbourne and reported for driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and no insurance.
 
If you have any information relating to the incidents with reference numbers, then please contact the Stratford Police Station using the non-emergency number 101 or email the team: wellesbourne.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
 
If you have any concerns, questions or suggestions for the Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team please call this number: 01789 444600, or by email to: wellesbourne.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
 
You are welcome to distribute this information. Please reply directly to this email if you wish any names to be added to this mailing list.
 
C7678 Barry Saunders
Police Support Volunteer
Stratford Police Station
Warwickshire Police

@WAR - Trading Standards Update


Warwickshire Trading Standards email alerts.

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Wednesday 17 December 2014

@WEL - Kineton, stolen Vauxhall Corsa

Good Evening,
 
A grey 05 reg Vauxhall Corsa was stolen overnight ( Monday - Tuesday ) from a driveway in Mill Lane Kineton. House to House enquiries have been carried out and the victim visited by the local snt.
 
Incident 47 of 16/12/2014 refers
 
Please inform us on 101 quoting the above incident number if you can help with our enquiries.
 
Thanks & Kind Regards
 
PCSO Martin Sanford
Wellesbourne Snt
Stratford Police Station
01789 444600

 

@SOU - Southam SNT - December Newsletter



Southam December Newsletter21 December 2014

Winter Nights

Crime prevention advice to stay safe this winter.

Christmas Crime Prevention

Christmas Crime Prevention Have yourself a merry little Christmas - avoid being a victim of crime

Drink Driving......... The Facts


If you drive at twice the legal alcohol limit you are at least 30 times more likely to cause a road crash, than a driver who hasn't been drinking.

THINK! Don't drink and drive

Don't let Online crime ruin your Christmas # Be Cyber Smart

Incidents

The following incidents have been recorded from 17th November - 17th December 2014

Southam Ward

4 Incident's of theft
2 Incidents of vehicle crime
1 Incdent of burglary other (Property not dwelling).

Fenny Compton Ward
1 Incident of vehicle crime
1 Incident burglary

Long Itchington Ward
2 Incidents of vehicle crime

Napton & Stockton Ward
1 x Incident of burglary other (Property not dwelling)
1 x Theft

Harbury

1 Incident of criminal damage
1 incident of theft

Happy Christmas

The Southam SNT would like to wish you all a very happy, safe christmas and all the very best wishes for the new year.

Emergency contact disc

Police Launch Emergency Contact Disc As Alternative to Tax Disc
Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police are pleased to announce the launch of our tax disc replacement, the Emergency Contact Disc.

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