Neighbourhood Policing was introduced across our area in March 2007 has made significant progress in increasing the visibility of local Policing and in tackling and solving Community based problems in partnership with other agencies.

Police Contacts

Pc Matt HOLLAND (Community Beat Manager)	matt.holland@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
All non-emergency calls: 0845 4087000

Pc Fritz MACAULAY (Community Beat Officer)	fritz.macaulay@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
All non-emergency calls: 0845 4087000

PCSO Mark BRAND (Police Community Support Officer)
All non-emergency calls: 0845 4087000

Downton NPT – Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin – July 2010

Downton NPT Priorities

The local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) priorities for the current period were decided at a recent meeting of our Neighbourhood Tasking Group (NTG) and are set out below.

Please attend one of our surgeries or email us to have your say on the priorities.

Anti-social behaviour – The Moot, Downton

Downton NPT are currently carrying out regular foot patrols of the Moot following a recent increase in anti-social behaviour (ASB) and damage at this location.

Recent incidents include criminal damage to the Moot balustrade (this will cost several thousand pounds to repair), damage to the notice board, bonfires being lit, and problems with young people cycling and littering. Cycling is not permitted within the Moot as it damages the Ancient Monument.

Reports have also been received of groups of young people gathering in the Moot with regular evidence of underage drinking and smoking.

Speeding - across all parishes

We continue to carry out regular speed enforcement checks and are actively promoting our Community Speed Watch (CSW) scheme.

We are still looking for CSW volunteers; please let us know if you are interested in starting a CSW scheme in your area.

Foot Patrols by local officers

Local officers will carry out regular foot patrols to improve the visibility of local policing and provide reassurance to residents.

In larger villages (Downton/ Redlynch) our foot patrols will target areas prone to ASB.

In smaller villages, officers will utilise busier times/ locations such as schools and local shops in order to meet and consult with local people.

Police Surgeries

In line with the Policing Pledge an officer from Downton NPT will be available to discuss any of your concerns at the following events:

Mondays 9am-10am
Woodfalls - Post office

Wednesdays 11am-12pm
Coombe Bissett - Church

We will also hold regular surgeries in Downton as soon as our Library Police Office is opened.

Police Surgeries/ Consultations

Coombe Bissett – Local police will be available at the Community Coffee morning at Coombe Bissett church every Wednesday between 11am and 12. We are not just there for the excellent coffee and biscuits! Please take the opportunity to come along and discuss local Policing issues, report any ongoing problems or simply have a chat with one of your local officers.

Downton – An agreement has now been finalised to allow Downton NPT officers to use a small office within Downton Library. As part of our use of this office, we intend to hold two ‘Police surgery’ sessions each week where local people can access local NPT officers (full details of the first surgery dates will be circulated as soon as known).

Homington – A local NPT officer will attend the coffee morning at Homington Church between 1030am-1130am on Sat 10th July. We will aim to regularly attend these events which are held each month.

Woodfalls - A member of the team will be available in the shop/ Post Office between 9am-10am every Monday morning. Please come along and discuss local Policing issues, report any ongoing problems or simply have a chat with one of your local Policing team. Please let us know if you wish to discuss issues in private, we have access to a room at the rear of the shop.

Neighbourhood Bulletin

Burglary Crime Prevention Advice

With the warmer weather here it’s important that you follow the advice set out below:

Close and lock windows/doors when you are not in the room, especially when leaving the house or in the garden
Double check that doors and windows are locked at night
Keep valuable items out of view and reach of windows and doors
If you see anyone acting suspiciously take their description and details of any vehicle registration including direction of travel and call the police on 0845 408 7000 or 999 if they are about to break into a property
Stolen property can now be returned to the owner using a system called immobilise visit www.immobilise.com details.

Distraction Burglars and Bogus Callers Crime Prevention Advice

Follow the SOS – STAY OUT STRANGER advice when you get a caller at the door - Keep your door shut and locked and use a spy hole or window - Do NOT open the door if you do not recognise or are not expecting a caller - Avoid keeping large amounts of cash at home.

New look website

Wiltshire Police have launched a new and improved website to make it more accessible to the public, with improved navigation, meaning that it will be easier to find the information that you need. You can now also register with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team to keep up-to-date with what is happening in your area and have your say on local priorities. Log on to www.wiltshire.police.uk to see the changes and register your details for the chance to win a Corei3 laptop, donated by Intel. The competition will run until Friday 3rd September and the winner will be selected at random on Monday 6th September 2010 (Terms and Conditions apply).

Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch is a successful crime prevention initiative. It is underpinned by a simple idea and a central value shared by millions of people – ‘Getting together with neighbourhood to take action can cut local crime’. If you would like to join your local Neighbourhood Watch but are not sure who to contact or would like to set up a scheme, please let us know using the contact details over page.

Local Crime Reports

The list below provides a summary of recent local crimes, organised by Parish from 1st June to 30th June 2010. It is not possible to list all the crimes due to confidentially issues (e.g. if the crime was violent or for domestic disputes).

Britford - total of 5 reported crimes at Salisbury District Hospital complex – no other reported crime.

Coombe Bissett/Homington -
130610 – Burglary – compound in Drove Lane, C/B– offenders gained entry to container unit and stole power tools

Downton – (total of 6 reported crimes in this period)
020610 – Theft – Lode Hill, Downton – offenders gained entry to yard and stole diesel from tank
050610 – Criminal Damage – Witherington Down, Standlynch – offenders dumped and set fire to sofa’s causing fire damage to 30 young trees
080610 – Burglary – Pound Lane, Charlton-All-Saints – offenders forced door to storage units and stole steel racking/ trays etc
210610 – Theft – Lode Hill – offenders entered commercial premises and siphoned diesel from tank

Odstock – no reported crimes in this period

Redlynch – (total of 7 reported crimes in this period)
210610 – Burglary –Church Hill, Lover – (during 2 month period) – offenders entered garage and stole hedge trimmer
220610 – Criminal Damage – Hamptworth Road, Hamptworth – offenders smashed windows of 2 vehicles parked overnight, possibly using catapult or similar – other damage nearby in Landford – forms part of ongoing series across South Wiltshire area

**If you have information relating to any of these crimes, please contact local officers. You can also pass information in confidence via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111**

CONTACT US

You can contact the team directly by phoning 0845 408 7000 and entering our extension no. - 742821

Our switchboard can tell you if a NPT member is on duty and can take a message for us to contact you. You can also email us with non-urgent enquiries via -

downtonnpt@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

This bulletin is designed to give an overview of recent local crimes, updates and information on the work of your local Neighbourhood Policing Team and useful crime prevention advice. You can access more information via the following websites –

Wiltshire Police website – local policing information/ online crime reporting/ news and appeals - www.wiltshire.police.uk

Home office crime reduction website –lots of useful crime prevention advice - www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk

Fraud Alert website – useful advice re fraud (internet/ lottery etc) - www.met.police.uk/fraudalert

Police FAQ – answers to many frequently asked Police questions – www.askthe.police.uk
Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch website - www.nhw-wilts.org.uk

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