FENNY COMPTON NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Crime statistics - South Warwickshire has seen
a significant increase in crime over the last 12 months. The police have seen
spikes in the following :
- Theft of quad bikes and trailers, even when locked in
outbuildings.
- Theft of and from tradesmen's
vans, in one case the van had been left open but was being accessed
constantly.
- Burglary, house and burglary
other (i.e. shed or garden)
The police have a
number of initiatives targeting rural crime but one of their most useful
resources is the eyes and ears of the public; please call 101 and report any
suspicious activity ASAP.
Property marking - To help keep your valuables
safe mark them with your postcode and house name or number. Free loan of marking kits and
advice are available in FC from neighbourhood watch.
Police Support Volunteers - There are vacancies
for volunteers at most police stations in Stratford District. They are suitable
for unemployed school leavers to gain skills and build experience in the
workplace or those who have retired from full-time employment. In the former
case a certificate will be earned for satisfactory performance; the minimum age
is 17. To see what positions are available search for Police Support Volunteers on the
Warwickshire Police website.
bit.do/wpsv
Number Plate theft should be reported without
delay by calling 101. The sooner the police have this information to feed to
ANPR cameras the more chance they have of stopping the vehicle before a crime takes place and
the less explaining you will have to do to exonerate yourself. Also report the
theft to the DVLA at an early opportunity.
SCAM Calls - If you get annoyed by unwanted
calls try signing up to the free Telephone Preference Service
www.tpsonline.org.uk If you find that
you are still receiving nuisance calls there are several call blocking phones
available that will screen calls before you answer. Never ever give financial
or personal information to a cold caller. Hang up and either wait for 10
minutes for the line to clear or use another phone to call the organisation on
a number you know to be correct.
CyberTip - Scam email There seem to be an
increasing number of scam emails that at first sight come from a friend or
colleague. As well as the name check the email address and don't open if it
looks suspicious. If you do open an email without taking this precaution and it
contains little more than a link, it is a scam, don not click on the link
and delete the email. Also contact the
supposed sender and advise them to do a virus scan on their computer/device.
