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Neighbourhood Watch |
This page was last updated on
Monday, November 7, 2011
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 Neighbourhood Watch plays an important part in making a community like the Worthys safer.
Working together with the police it increases public awareness of the need for security, reduces the fear of crime and brings a community closer together enhancing the quality of life of all residents.
Fuelled by information from local police about crime it also relies on providing good intelligence to the police from observant residents.
Communication in this way keeps NW active in creating safer neighbourhoods. With the current neighbourhood policing initiatives in Hampshire, NW is an even more vital link in the chain of preventing crime.
The Worthys have two local schemes.
There are usually vacancies for street co-ordinators within both areas, so if you are interested please contact either of the Co-ordinator who will be happy to let you know what is involved. Or can advise you on how to join one of the schemes in your locality.
They are:
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Please be aware of the following vehicles: |
Winchester and surrounding area
27/10/11 Nissan Cabstar X712AHO seen in the Winchester area believed to be touting for Scrap.
27/10/11 1210hrs Green Renault Laguna Y808JBW seen acting suspiciously in the Twyford area.
27/10/11 1520hrs Ford Transit NA57JZN seen in the Upham area possibly touting for scrap.
27/10/11 Green Subaru Forester S939RAD seen in the Sutton Scotney area, possibly involved in Poaching
28/10/11 1430hrs White Vauxhall Vivaro HN05BYK seen in the Durley area, possibly touting for scrap
1/11/11 1200hrs Blue VW Passat KU52FRP seen acting suspiciously around rural dwellings in Easton.
1/11/11 1650hrs . Green Vauxhall Corsa Y144FUY seen acting suspiciously around farm premises in Warnford
Basingstoke and surrounding area
27/10/11-29/10/11 Toyota Rav 4 R41HUG seen in the Binstead/Wyck/Upton Grey area, possibly involved in Poaching
East Hants and surrounding area
26/10/11 1430hrs Gold Land Rover Discovery V840GRJ seen in the Beech area acting suspiciously
27/10/11 1530hrs T166VPC seen in the Liphook area acting suspiciously around farm premises
27/10/11-29/10/11 Toyota Rav 4 R41HUG seen in the Binstead/Wyck/Upton Grey area, possibly involved in Poaching
29/10/11 Dark Red Land Rover Discovery. Part Reg Only DX54*** seen in the Froyle area, possibly involved in Poaching
29/10/11 0600hrs Blue Peugeot Estate W163KPB seen in the Bucks Horn Oak area acting suspiciously around farm fields.
30/10/11 0945hrs Large white van Part Reg only NB54*** seen parked in a field south area of Petersfield.
1/11/11 1850hrs Ford Iveco Tipper R272CNE seen acting suspiciously near a building site in Lower Froyle, Alton.
Hart and Surrounding area
27/10/11 1510hrs Silver Vauxhall FN53UYF seen in the South Warnborough area, possibly Poaching
27/10/11 1700hrs Black Nissan Navara AV09AEC seen acting suspiciously around rural premises in the South Warnborough area.
27/10/11 1700hrs White Transit Van AV07ULR seen in the Odiham area, possibly involved in Poaching
Andover and surrounding area
26/10/11 1155hrs White Transit van T860POC seen around farm premises possibly touting for scrap
26/10/11 White transit Flat bed, no other details known, seen driving across fields in the Amport area.
30/10/11 1440hrs Green Rover R252KHR seen in the Barton Stacey area, Possibly involved in Poaching
31/10/11 1020hrs Ford Transit N143RFX acting suspiciously around Broughton, possibly involved in Poaching |
Theft |
| I have been looking at the subject of Theft and the types of things that have been stolen from around the Force area.
Whilst I was sorry but expected to see the usual list of shop lifting, especially on the run up to Christmas, and the businesses/commercial buildings that have suffered from lead thefts, tile thefts, scrap metal thefts and fuel theft, there were numerous other items which have been taken from personal properties which I would like to share with you, and in turn your members, in the hope that we can prevent some of these occurrences.
Purses, wallets, bus passes, mobile phones
Perhaps the best advice is to keep bags closed when out and about and secure about your person, not on the end of a trolley, not on the back or underneath of a pushchair, if you are a student, keep your bag with you at school all the time, do not leave in an unlocked school/college locker. If you work in an office or business where people are coming and going make sure your bags are secure and phones are not left on desks/work spaces where they can be quickly removed. If you are using a cashpoint make sure you hide your pin number and put any withdrawn cash straight into your wallet or purse, do not wander away from the machine with cash on display. If you are in a pub, club or at a party, do not leave your personal items unattended, not everyone is able to leave a temptation alone.
Garden ornaments
Expensive garden ornaments could be put out of the way of passers by, whilst it is lovely to have things to brighten up the garden, think about defensive planting to stop people entering the garden and removing what you have spent a lot of money on. Perhaps the ornament would look best in the back garden?
Doorstep Deliveries
At this time of year, we are thinking about internet shopping or fresh produce deliveries or perhaps you are awaiting new white goods - please ensure you are in when they are due to be delivered, there have been many instances where deliveries have been dropped off and the purchasers have not received them as they have been out or distracted when the goods were delivered and the items were stolen. If you are unable to be at home when the goods are coming, most companies will deliver to a neighbour, do not put a note on the door as this wilL advertise that you are out, but try to make an arrangement with the company prior to delivery - make sure the person taking the goods in for you knows what you have arranged!
Moving Home
There have been instances where goods have been left on a driveway or on a porch whilst boxes of possessions are being moved into or out of a property. It may be worth having one person outside with your goods whilst you are inside thus removing the opportunity for someone to sneak up the driveway and steal your personal items. Think about closing lorry doors or vehicle boots when going back into the property.
Other peculiarities
Here is a list of some of the more unusal thefts, if you would like information about how to secure particular items or general security advice then please ask your local Safer Neighbourhood Team who will be happy to assist, they can also access the Crime Prevention Officers for the Force who will have more specialist knowledge if required.
Fuel tanks from boats
Metal Shelving
Front offside tyre
Front Doorbells
Vehicle Number Plates
Bathroom Showers
Dinghy's
Porta loos
Granite blocks
Wheelie Bins
Glass collection bins
Milk
Wheelchairs
Copper Cabling
Chain securing gates
Whilst Hampshire is still a very safe place to live and work, most of these thefts were opportunistic and perhaps if we send a reminder to everyone, future opportunistic thefts can be prevented. As always if you see anything suspicious when out and about, or looking up and down your road please call 101 or 0845 045 45 45.
Sue Gibson
Force Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator
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Landscaping and Driveway Rogue Traders |
 Warning - Rogue Traders are cold calling in rural areas of Winchester offering to carryout landscaping and driveway work. Reports have been received that they have been cold calling in designated 'No Cold Calling' Zones.
Householders are advised that recent changes to planning laws have resulted in planning permission being required for some block paving and tarmac work on driveways.
Further advice on these requirements can be obtained from your local authority Planning Department.
The onus in obtaining this permission lies with the householder and not the business carrying out this work and some traders appear to be abusing this position.
Trading Standards would advise consumers not to agree to work that is instigated as a result on a cold call or via a leaflet drop.
Consumers should obtain at least 3 written quotes from reputable businesses or traders who belong to a recognised trade association, such as the Hampshire County Council Buy With Confidence Scheme.
Details of this scheme can be obtained by telephoning 01962 833620, via email at buy.with.confidence@hants.gov.uk or via the website www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk
Traders who agree work at the home of an individual or at a place other than their usual business premises are required by law to provide consumers with a Notice of Right to Cancel, which gives consumers a 7 day cooling off period.
Work should not commence until this period has ended, unless written agreement is first obtained from that consumer beforehand.
If anyone has any information about traders who are cold calling or requires any advice on doorstep crime they can contact Hampshire County Council's
Quick Response Team on 01962 833666 (Monday – Friday 0900hrs to 1700hrs) where specially trained officers are on hand to provide assistance.
If urgent assistance is required outside of these hours please contact Hampshire Police on 0845 045 4545.
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