Sussex Police - E Watch
The contents of this feature have been reproduced from the Police eWatch forwarded to Woodingdeaninbusiness from PCSO Ray Harrison
Getting involved in your community
Want to know more about what’s happening in your area and the locally identified priorities that we are tackling? Then come along to the next Local Action Team (LAT) meeting which is part of the Tenants and Residents Meeting.
The idea of the LAT is to address problems of crime and disorder at a very local level and to work with residents and partner agencies to find a sustainable solution.
New members are always needed and you are urged to attend your local meeting. It need not be the case that you have a particular concern and it could just be that you feel you may have something to offer. Why not come along to your next meeting and find out more.
• The next meeting date of the Woodingdean Tenants and Residents Meeting is 03/07/2013
Come and meet me
I will attend the Meeting above and will be there 60 minutes before the start should you wish to speak with me about any issues.
Starting at 1930hrs in the Woodingdean Community Centre.
Latest crime figures:
Burglary
17/04 Kipling Avenue. Unlocked shed broken into and low value items stolen. No lines of enquiry.
Vehicle Crime
09/04 Millyard Crescent
10/04 Bexhill Road
11/04 Warren Rise
11/04 Warren Rise
11/04 Holtview Road
13/04 Bexhill Road
17/04 Crescent Drive S
17/04 Bexhill Road
17/04 Rudyard Road
17/04 Langley Crescent
17/04 Ridgway Gdns
20/04 Broad Green
20/04 Crescent Drive S
21/04 Downsview Ave
21/04 Ridgway Gdns x2
21/04 The Ridgway
21/04 Briar Close
21/04 Catherine Vale
21/04 Farm Hill
21/04 The Brow
21/04 Downs Valley Road
22/04 Baywood Gdns x2
30/04 Downland Road
Criminal Damage
02/04 Crescent Drive North. Car windows smashed - believed may be a result of road rage incident but no witnesses or evidence of offender.
04/04 Cowley Drive. Two youths damaging Brighton-Hove bus seats with a knife. Two youths arrested at scene and charged.
07/04 Warren Road. Damage to caravan window possibly by bollard being thrown through. No lines of enquiry.
14/04 Vernon Avenue. Wing mirror kicked off.
23/04 Connell Drive. Youth damaging bricks with hammer. Male described as possibly 8yrs old. Damage confirmed but unable to confirm offender.
28/04 Langley Crescent. Door seal damaged and door bent. No entry gained to vehicle. No lines of enquiry.
Public Place Violent Crime
25/04 Crescent Drive North. Threats to harm following a road rage incident. Offender found and arrested.
26/04 Cowley Drive. 13 Yr old got into a fight with two other youths who were subsequently found and arrested.
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Compared to previous months’ the crime figures are high (and I am aware that possibly some crimes have not been reported to us for this months’ figures).
However -
• No burglaries to private homes reported this month.
• Fourteen of the thefts from vehicles showed no signs of forced entry which would lead to the reasonable thought that if they were left insecure (and some have admitted to leaving vehicles unlocked) these incidents could have been avoided.
• Three of the criminal damage to vehicles appears targeted at the owner.
• Other vehicle crime appears mindless vandalism though some could be as a result of passing traffic.
Other Issues:
Try this link for more information on policing in Brighton and Hove:
http://www.sussex.police.uk/help-centre/your-local-district/brighton-and-hove/
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PRIORITIES:
- Youth anti social behaviour criminal damage and reported drug activity in Bexhill Road skateboard park, Woodingdean - Residents meeting took place on 26th April and various resolutions were made including having regular meetings.
- Youth anti social behaviour in and around the area of Central Park, Woodingdean. Especially evenings - Youths identified and are in the course of being dealt with by a number of means.
- Youth disorder and potential criminal damage to property in Holton Hill Woodingdean - same group as for Central Park and partners such as schools; housing; youth offending teams are being made aware to engage any of their facilities. Youths have been taken off the streets on occasions and delivered to parents who have been tasked with keeping them under control. Further visits planned.
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CAR CRIME
A few simple steps will help prevent you from being the next victim. It takes a few seconds (and it is a lot cheaper):
• Shut your windows
• Lock all doors and boot
• Take any valuables out of the car
• Put anything that might tempt a thief in the boot or locked glove compartment
• Park in a well lit area if possible
I am not suggesting that anyone wishes to have their property stolen but please just take an extra few minutes to help yourself.
Police have patrol activity requirements for any units in the area to be watchful for any suspicious behaviour and various items have been recovered and are/ have been forensically examined in an attempt to identify the offender. Late night patrols in marked and unmarked vehicles has been taking place. Other similar incidents nearby including Rottingdean and Saltdean have resulted in offenders being arrested and enquiries are ongoing.
FRAUD
Scam mail is now a serious and endemic problem which is causing financial and mental devastation to millions of silent victims of fraud. In 2008 a survey conducted by Help the Aged and Barclays revealed that seven out of ten older people in Britain - more than 6.6m people – are targeted by scams every month, either by telephone or letter. 22,000 victims replied to one scam mail shot and sent £500,000 in one day! 20 pensioners in Cornwall collectively sent £350,000 to criminals who work in organised gangs!
Vital Beauty, Vital Nature, Vitamail, Afibel, Best Of, Fredrich Mueller, Phyderma, Elisa Jewels, Star Shopping, Delices & Gourmandises, Biotonic & many other catalogues based abroad have been deceiving honest and trusting people out of millions of pounds for years. They make it appear like the customer is only one order away from a guaranteed prize. Unfortunately the prize never arrives; instead the victim gets bombarded with more false promises and phone calls.
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All residents in Downhill View received a letter from their housing provider regarding antisocial behaviour. Some households will be receiving a visit from me later this month.
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Recent email received:
This is just a quick email to inform you that SOCU executed a drugs warrant in your district and division last night (Thurs 2nd May).
At approximately 7pm SOCU executed a drugs warrant at the home address of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (previously unknown to police) - namely xxxxxx, Woodingdean. The search led to a quantity of suspected cocaine being seized. The drugs have yet to be analysed or weighed but initial estimates are a couple of ounces and a further 8 - 10 wraps in grip seal bags. Cash in various small bundles was also seized, again uncounted but guestimated to be £1,000 - £2,000.
xxxxxxx has a nice standard of living, seemingly beyond means. It would seem clear to us that xxx is a lower level but successful dealer.
xxx was arrested for PWI. xxx gave a prepared statement indicating xxx uses drugs, but is not a dealer. xxx has been bailed without charge to 27th June.
I will be liaising with our Press Dept and preparing a basic press release shortly.
I don't expect that this disruption will have any noticeable effect on Brighton's drug market, and would be very surprised if there were any adverse community impact.
Regards,
Till Sanderson
Detective Inspector
Serious Organised Crime Unit, Force Crime & Justice Dept.
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As a result of some intervention by myself a scam was averted at a property in Lockwood Crescent and eventually the following resulted:
The accused pleaded Guilty on 19/04 and was sentenced to 51 months imprisonment + £120 Victim Surcharge.
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Anyone awaiting cold caller/rogue trader stickers I have not forgotten - I shall be posting on my rounds in the next few days.
PCSO Ray Harrison
101 ext 25581
07766997887
ray.harrison@sussex.pnn.police.uk
If you wish to discuss local policing issues you can email me directly on the address above.
To report an emergency call
999
To report a non-emergency call
101
Remember, you can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can check local crime information and find out about events taking place in your area.
