February 2010
22/2/10 Grassroots Consultation
This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police to all members of Neighbourhood Watch in Northamptonshire on behalf of Marion Lewis, Neighbourhood Watch Chair (England and Wales).
Grassroots consultation on the Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch communication system for England & Wales
Tribal has been commissioned to deliver a feasibility study that considers the case for a national communication system that can be used by Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch schemes and their partners. They will also prepare a business case that evaluates the costs and benefits of such a system.
Tribal need to understand from grassroots members how they currently communicate with each other and partners and what they want from such a system in the future.
Tribal have attended the regional NWNH conferences in London and Peterborough and will be at the event in Taunton on the 27th February but having only been appointed to this work on the 11th February they weren't in a position to attend the Worcester and Leeds events and will have missed out on the opinions of many of you. Therefore they have hosted an Internet-based questionnaire that they are asking all watch members to complete.
The survey can be found at the following address http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NHWN. Please take 5 minutes to complete it.
19/2/10 Cycle Marking
This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police to all residents in the south Northants area.
Northamptonshire Police Crime Prevention and Safer Community Team officers will be holding a cycle security roadshow on board the mobile police station on Saturday 6 March.
The mobile Police station will be at Middleton Cheney Primary School from 10.30am to 12.30pm and at Brackley Town Hall Piazza from 1pm to 3pm.
Cycle security marking will be available at each event, which includes registration on the national BikeRegister database and a log book for the owner.
This service is available for the special price of £3 (RRP £10.95).
Police approved cycle locks will be on display and cycle security information will be available at the roadshow. Anyone interested should bring their bike along on the day.
Thank you.
15/2/10 Sulgrave Burglary
This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police to all residents in the Kings Sutton and Croughton area.
Please be aware that a number of incidents have recently occurred in your area.
Magpie Road, Sulgrave - at around 7:30 pm Saturday 13 February offenders entered the property and removed a television and vacuum cleaner.
If you have any information in relation to these incidents please report using the dedicated Watch number 01604 432436 alternatively contact Northamptonshire West Police or Crimestoppers on the numbers above quoting WB/CMS/2594/09.
16/2/10 Operation Guardian
Northamptonshire Police are now running Operation Guardian which aims to significantly reduce burglary, robbery and vehicle crime across the county.
"Safeguarding you, your home and your vehicle"
LEAVE IT ON SHOW ................. EXPECT IT TO GO!
CHECK .. Always lock you car, and close all windows including the sunroof -even if you only leave it for a few minutes.
CHECK .. Remove all items from your vehicle when parked - even an old coat may be enough to tempt a thief. Don't forget you Sat Nav, cradle or suction pads, and always clean away the marks left behind on the window.
CHECK .. Never leave keys in the ignition, not even at a garage when paying for fuel. Keep keys safe at all times whether you are out or at home.
For more crime security advice please go to http://www.northants.police.uk/default.aspx?id=3124
If you have any information on who may be committing crime, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Remember, if the is a crime in progress to dial 999.
Please forward this message to your friends, family and neighbours who are the invaluable eyes and ears of the community.
TOGETHER, WE CAN TAKE ACTION TO STOP THE CRIMINALITY THAT RUINS LIVES.
9/2/10 South Northamptonshire 50+ Forum
The South Northamptonshire 50+ Forum will be holding a public event on Tuesday 16th February 2010 at the Brackley Baptist Church from 2pm to 4pm. The event will give people over 50 years old living in South Northamptonshire an opportunity to have their say how local services are developed and delivered,
The event will include:
- NCC public transport discussion
- School of Life - "Age is just a number"
- Northamptonshire's very own "Mr. Motivator"
- Wii demonstrations
- Information stands
For more information contact snvb on 01280 841250 or email: info [at] snvb [dot] org [dot] uk
9/2/10 Drug Seizures
An estimated £226,000 worth of drugs has been seized in Misuse of Drugs Act warrants in Northamptonshire, thanks to calls received by Crimestoppers.
The most recent figures from the independent charity show that more than 250 calls were received in relation to drugs offences over the last ten months.
A total of 33 calls were received sharing intelligence in relation to the manufacture and cultivation of drugs.
These calls provided the police with vital intelligence that led to the detection of cannabis factories and resulted in three arrests during January. These offenders have been placed on police bail until March 2010.
An officer from the Operational Performance Unit officer said: "We work closely with Crimestoppers to bring to justice those involved in criminal activity.
"It's vital that members of the public continue to report anyone who they think might be committing crime in their area."
Crimestoppers takes in information on an anonymous basis from those unwilling to speak to police officers and staff directly.
Information can be left on an anonymous basis by ringing the Crimestoppers number 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers will then pass that information on to the police.
Thank you
8/2/10 Burglary - Kings Sutton
This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police to all residents in the Kings Sutton and Croughton area.
Please be aware that a Public House in Kings Sutton was broken in to sometime between 01:00 and 09:00 Friday 5 February. In this incident the offenders smashed a fire door to the premises. It is thought the owner's dog barking caused the offenders to leave the scene.
If you have any information in relation to this incident please report using the dedicated Watch number 01604 432436 alternatively contact Northamptonshire West Police or Crimestoppers on the numbers above quoting WB/CMS/2471/09.
Thank you
Burglary, Evenley
Please be aware that sometime between 19:30 Thursday 14 January and 09:00 Friday 15 January offenders entered a rural property in Evenley. In this incident the offenders entered farm fields via an insecure gate a drove towards farm buildings where fuel tanks are located. It is thought the offenders attempted to steal fuel, although the tanks were empty so this was unsuccessful.
Please remain vigilant, please report any suspicious activity using the dedicated Watch number 01604 432436 alternatively contact Northamptonshire West Police or Crimestoppers on the numbers above quoting ref WB/CMS/2085/09