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POLICE NEWS The Beat Team for Chellaston and Shelton Lock operate from Cotton Lane, as Merrill Way is used by other agencies. Their contact number is 0345 123 3333 - phone this number and leave a message, or 07736 659346. The team (and their contact e-mail addresses) is: PC 3132 Laura Jones - laura.jones.3132@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk PC 2370 Jim Palmer - james.palmer.2370@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk PCSO 3848 Chris Wright - chris.wright.3848@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk PCSO 4580 Mark Smith - mark.smith.4580@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk
The
Police now have a new number for non-emergencies, but there is only
one digit change. The new number is 0345 123 333.
The old number, 0845 123 3333, will be phased out over two years.
****************************** The Beat Team
Left to
right are: PCSO 4580 Mark Smith, PC 3132 Laura Jones, PC 2370 Jim
Palmer and PCSO 3848 Chris Wright
******************************* Facts and figures for each
month are presented on
this page, with advice and details of future initiatives. PRIORITIES
Each Safer
Neighbourhood Team (of which Chellaston and Shelton Lock are one) has
3 priority areas/issues that we target. This involves working with
partner agencies such as local council, anti-social behaviour teams
etc to resolve the issue. They are set up at the Neighbourhood Forums.
Our current
priorities are:
Underage drinking/damage/ASB on Station Road Damage/ASB at Chellaston Bowls Club Damage/ASB on Staveley Close/Stonebroom Walk area ******************************* CRIME FIGURES Chellaston and Shelton Lock
December 2009
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Dec 09 | Jan 10 |
| All crime |
58
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56 |
| Theft from vehicle | 5 | 1 |
| Theft of vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary (dwelling) | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary (other) | 5 | 5 |
| Assault | 10 | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 14 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | N/A |
As shown above the total number of crimes for January have decreased from that in December. This covers all crimes reported to Police for that month in the area of Chellaston and Shelton Lock.
As the figures show the 'theft of vehicle' figure has reduced to zero which is very pleasing. 'Theft from vehicle' has dropped from 5 to 1 which is also very encouraging. We are still carrying out a number of enquiries to identify offenders and plain clothes operations continue to be used. As always please think about security when leaving your vehicle - remove any valuable items or at least put them out of view, remove stereo fascias, remove any evidence that a 'Sat Nav' has been used including windscreen mount, park in well lit areas and always secure your vehicle. One initiative the section are currently employing is 'Peekaboo' to try and combat this. If an officer sees a vehicle where valuable items have been left on display, such as sat nav systems, then the details are taken down and a letter sent out to the registered keeper. This aims to highlight that this is an easier target for criminals and leaving them more open to being a victim of crime. Another method whereby vehicles have been taken is by entering insecure doors at an address and taking car keys from inside. Even when at your address always keep doors locked.
'Burglary dwelling' have remained the same compared to December. 'Burglary other' has also remained the same at 5 incidents - this covers things such as sheds and detached garages. This level is still considered as average compared to the rest of Derbyshire. Each case is investigated thoroughly and a number of enquiries are still ongoing. We are still patrolling the main priority locations whenever possible. If you are concerned about security at your property then please get in touch on 0345 123 33 33 - we can then arrange for a Crime Prevention Officer to visit your address and conduct a survey free of charge.
The figure for 'Assault' has reduced by one incident to 9. The majority of these involve youths on other youths rather than any other member of the public. There are still a number of enquiries continuing into these. 'Robbery' has increased from 1 last month to 2 in January. We are still carrying out uniformed and plain clothed patrols around the area to deter this activity - especially along the canal path. In addition if you wish to have your bike engraved with your postcode and house number in order to aid recovery if stolen then found please get in touch with the Safer Neighbourhood Team via 0345 123 3333. Criminal damage and arson has reduced to 14 incidents. Criminal damage is unfortunately a very easy offence to commit and covers such things as scratches to cars, broken windows on houses etc. It is nonetheless an offence which could lead to arrest and a criminal record. If you have any information regarding this or any other crime please contact us. Additionally if you witness anything suspicious please also contact Police on 0345 123 33 33 or in case of emergency 999. If you wish to remain anonymous when providing information then please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Unfortunately the figure for ASB is not available at present for January. However there has been a reduction in calls for service for December down to 66 from 73 in November(January figures shall be provided once published on the Force external website). Of these 66 calls for service in December, 25 were received in one evening mainly due to snowballing and properties being targeted by youths throwing snowballs. We are still patrolling the main priority areas whenever possible but urge people to contact us should they have any issues in their area. A number of youths in the area are still on Acceptable Behaviour Contracts - these are a set of conditions put in place by Police, Anti-social Behaviour Team and family of those involved. This is reviewed every six months with a view of making the individual aware of their actions and curbing their behaviour. Two youths have been placed on ABC's in the last week.
In response to increased anti-social behaviour in the Station Road area Police set up Operation Adure in the run up to Christmas. The aim was to reduce anti-social behaviour and increase residents' quality of life. Patrols were carried out for the majority of evenings until Christmas with a zero tolerance method of policing. We also worked with other departments within the Force such as Dog Section to also patrol the area later at night. If you have any concerns then please contact us. This has probably helped with the reduction in crime figures due to the extra police presence. We have now installed a mosquito device in the Station Road area. This device emits a high frequency noise only heard by those up to approx 20 years of age. The aim is to disperse groups from a specific area.
Priorities and Forums:
The Safer Neighbourhood Team also has three 'Priority Areas' that we work on to solve a specific issue. We work alongside other agencies such as the Council, Community Safety Partnership, Derby Homes, Anti-social Behaviour Team, Councillors to try and achieve a solution.
Our current priorities are:
Underage
drinking/damage/ASB on
Station Road
Damage/ASB at Chellaston
Bowls Club
Damage/ASB on Staveley
Close/Stonebroom Walk area
These are identified at the forum meetings. The dates for these are published on the Police external website.
Should you wish to discuss anything with the Safer Neighbourhood Team or have any issues please contact us via 0345 123 33 33.
Surgeries:
Police surgeries are now being held at the Royal British Legion in Chellaston. These are an opportunity for residents to come and talk to the Police on a one to one basis about any problems that they have in the area. These are informal and are held from 1800-2000hrs on the below dates:
Latest Scams:
Fake Switchover Company
A company called
'The Digital Switchover Group' are attending addresses and
providing a pink leaflet. They also state that they are
working on behalf of the Government. They claim that
homeowners would not be able to get digital TV without extra
equipment (Digital UK have confirmed that none of these
details are correct and Freeview would be available for many
years)
The scam is being used in an effort to sell unnecessary
satellites and aerials but may also be used as a method of
gaining access to properties.
Digital UK have provided the website address of
www.paras.org.uk
(Professional Aerial Riggers Against The Sharks) which has
been set up for anyone that would like further information
about the digital switchover.
If you have any information please contact Operation Liberal
on 0345 123 3333
If you have any information relating to incidents or crimes,
please call 0345 123 33 33.
In an emergency call 999. Call Crimestoppers anonymously on
0800 555 111 with information about crime.
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TO VIEW THE CRIME FIGURES FOR 2010 AS A GRAPH, CLICK HERE
ARCHIVE: TO SEE FIGURES FOR 2007, CLICK HERE
FIGURES FOR 2008, CLICK HERE
FIGURES FOR 2009, CLICK
HERE
(Figures for Jan to March not shown due to
insufficient data)
(PDF FILES)
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POLICE SURGERY
Would you like to talk to your Safer Neighbourhood Team face to face?
Discuss issues that are affecting you in your community?
Seek advice in Crime Prevention? Find out our policing pledge and priorities…….
Our surgeries are held monthly in a location near you!
The surgeries will be held at the Royal British Legion in Chellaston
Dates for 2010 are:
9th Mar
6th Apr
4th May
1st Jun
29th Jun
3rd Aug
7th Sept
5th Oct
2nd Nov
14th Dec
All surgeries will be held on an informal basis between 6pm and 8pm.
For further information please contact us on 0345 123 33 33 or email east.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk
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Three Police Community Support
Officers have been appointed to assist the PCs in their work.
What exactly is a PCSO?
PCSOs support the work of the local police force and provide a visible and reassuring presence on the streets. It is a paid role, although they don't have the same powers as a regular officer.
Police Community Support
Officers particularly work to reassure the public and to tackle the
social menace of anti-social behaviour.
Working under the direction of a police commander, they fight a range of crime and disorder problems. Just some of the problems they might have to deal with include:
PCSOs spend much of their time on patrol in communities and you should approach them with any questions or worries you have about anti-social behaviour or crime in your area.
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