WK-20111118-0175
Between 9:30am and 11am 17/11 unknown offenders have removed a cream/white BMX from the front of a property in Elm Row.
WK-20111108-0063 & WK-20111108-0056
Between 10pm 07/11 and 7am 08/11 unknown offenders smashed the driver's quarter light and gained entry to 2 secure White Transits nothing was taken. 1 vehicle was in Laurel Drive and the other in School St.
WK-20111104-0127
Over the past 2 weeks wrought iron fencing has been stolen along the Bridle Path, the Old Railway, Stockton by unknown offenders
WK-20111011-0094
Overnight 09/10 unknown offenders entered a yard at Calias Lane/Rugby Rd, and stole a battery from a Massey Ferguson Tractor, a battery from an electric fence, a wheelbarrow and a fence post knocker.
WK-20111010-0099
Between 5pm 09/10 and 7am 10/10 unknown offenders stole electric fencing of approx 400 poles and tape to the value of £800+ from farm premises on Stockton Rd
WK-20111001-0040
Between Midnight and 1am unknown offenders smashed a window to a property in Elm Row.
WK-20111001-0093
At 11pm on the 30/09 known offender caused damage to a mazda and other vehicles in George St. An
associate of the offender has since offered to pay for the damage.
WK-20110920-0317
Between 14/09 and 20/09 unknown offenders entered a secure field/yard along the Napton Rd and stole a electric fence energiser and solar panel.
WK-20110919-0066
Between 19:00hrs 18/09 and 08:15hrs 19/09 two large metal ornaments were taken from a front garden in Church St. These figures were well known in the village: a couple sat on a bench and a dog drinking from a bowl.
WK-20110805-0041
Between 23.00hrs 4th August and 05.30hrs 5th August unknown offenders broke into a vehicle in Earles Close and a laptop bag removed. Bag has since been returned to its owner.
An important message from your Safer Neighbourhoods Team
It has been brought to the team's attention that Crime and Incidents are not being reported due to
members of the community feeling as though nothing can be done. If Crime or Incidents are not reported, then the Police can do nothing as we are not aware.
We actively encourage any member of the community to report incidents or crime to the Police no matter how small they may feel it is, you do not know that your incident can sometimes form part of a bigger picture somewhere else in the Area or County or Country.
For an Emergency: 999
For non-emergency: 01926 415000: If the suspect is still on scene when asked, ask for Control. If the suspect has left the scene when asked, ask for Crime desk. Crimes and Incidents can also be reported to Warwickshire Direct, which is now based at Southam Library as the Front Office is now closed at the Police Station although the team still operate from there.
General Enquiries for the team can be made at Warwickshire Direct, to a team member at a Community Surgery or on patrol, or by phone or email. Team number: 01926 684984 (a voicemail facility is available on this number, DO NOT report crime or incidents to this number)
Team email: Southam.snt@warwickshire.police.uk (DO NOT report crime or incidents to this email)
Or we can be contacted via the Team Website at: http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/southam/ - this site contains information about the team, and dates on our calendar for events such as the Community Surgery's in the different areas.
Kind Regards,
Claire Murray, PCSO 6247
Southam Safer Neighbourhood Team
Southam Police Station
High St,
Southam
CV47 0HB
Safer Neighbourhoods Newsletters
To view the latest Safer Neighbourhood Newsletter click on the link below:
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/southam/newsletter/southams-safer-neighbourhood-teams-safety-update-01-april-2011/
Operation Crunch
During 2010 the daily burglary rate in Warwickshire was 5.5 a day. This was an extremely low rate and the result of very successful targeting of offenders and working with partners to reduce offending. We are currently experiencing, on average, seven burglaries a day across the county. Whilst statistically the chances of a home being burgled is still very low, seven burglaries a day is seven too many. This means seven households harmed and seven streets or locations put in fear of crime.
We are determined to identify and target, along with partners, the current burglars active in Warwickshire. A relatively small number of criminals are causing a disproportionate amount of harm. We will protect our communities from them using every investigation, enforcement and prevention opportunity. This is the aim of Operation Crunch.
Warwickshire Police is dedicating staff to drive Operation Crunch forward across the county identifying and prosecuting those who burgle people's homes, supported by relevant patrol activity from staff in neighbourhoods and those providing protection both day and night. The help and support of communities and partners working together with us is essential to provide the best protection possible.
You can help by passing information to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team or direct to the Operation Crunch team on/at:
DI Kate Tomkinson - 024 7648 3176 or Mobile 07887 627265
DS Todd Lomax - 024 7648 3003 - Nuneaton and North Warwickshire
DS Tony Power - 01926 684133 - South Warwickshire and Leamington
DC Richard Zarcone - 01788 853839 - Rugby
Dedicated Intelligence Line - 01926 415244
Warwickshire Police Control Room - 01926 415000
BEWARE OF BOGUS CALLERS (DISTRACTION BURGLARIES)
Most people who call at your home will be genuine, but sometimes people will turn up unannounced with the intention of tricking their way into homes. They are known as Distraction Burglars or Bogus Callers whose sole aim is to get into homes to distract people and steal their money or valuables. You should always be particularly careful when someone you do not know calls unexpectedly at your door.
Bogus callers may be smartly dressed and claim to be from the Council, the Police, health organisations or gas, water or electricity companies or even Neighbourhood Watch. The callers may be a man, woman or a child (or a combination of all three) and all are convincing and persuasive. They may ask for a drink of water, or to wash their hands, some may be looking for a lost pet. In fact such callers may use any story.
They often use props such as an identity card or wear overalls bearing a company logo. If you are expecting a caller, remember to check their identification very carefully against the letter you have been sent or the password you have agreed before you let them in.
When someone calls at your door to offer work or for urgent help or the visitor appears to be someone `official', always follow the following procedure:
Keep your front and back doors locked, even when you are at home.
Before you answer, stop and think if you are expecting anyone. Check that you have locked any back doors and taken the keys out. Look through the door viewer or front window to see who it is.
If you decide to open the door, put the door chain or bar on first. Keep the bar or chain on while you are talking to the caller. (Normally, when the door is shut and locked, leave off the bar or chain in case you need to get out in an emergency).
Ask for and carefully check their identity card, even if they have a prearranged appointment. Does the caller look like the person on the card? Is the name the same as the one on your letter? Close the door while you do this. If you are not expecting anyone and an identity card has not been shown, do not let the caller in until you have checked and double checked that the caller is genuine.
If you think that a BOGUS CALLER or DISTRACTION BURGLAR has called at your door, report it immediately to the Police. DIAL 999 and state what happened.
Try to give the Police a description of the person and/or vehicle registration number and while they are on their way, try to tell a neighbour, caretaker or Neighbourhood Watch representative just in case they try other homes in the area.
Warwickshire Against Domestic Abuse
We are working together as Warwickshire Against Domestic Abuse with over 30 other public services and voluntary organisations to tackle the harm caused by domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is affected by emotional, financial, physical or other forms of abuse in Warwickshire Freephone 0800 408 1552* or visit www.talk2someone.org.uk. In an emergency, dial 999.
Warwickshire Police - A New Way of Working
On 12th May 2009 Warwickshire Police will be changing the way it deals with calls from members of the public reporting various matters. Details will be included in your letter regarding next years Council Tax Bill sent out by Stratford District Council.
Emergency Calls will still be dealt with in the same manner i.e. '999' calls - we aim to respond within 10 minutes to urban areas and 20 minutes to rural areas. We would still urge members of the public to ring '999' when crime is in progress or if it is recent and the offenders are still believed to be in the area (usually on foot).
We will still aim to attend 'Priority' incidents within one hour.
However, the way we deal with other incidents will be scheduled for attendance in an innovative way. Members of the public will be able to attend book and attend 'police surgeries' at a police station. An hours slot will be allocated for that purpose and if the slot overruns then a further period can be booked on a future date, presuming other slots for that day may have already been booked. This will allow statements to be taken and this officer will take charge of any subsequent investigation. There will also be a 'Scheduled Attendance Car' which will consist of a an officer attending pre-booked meetings at their home or another convenient location.
It is envisaged that this method will 'free up' the reactive area car from 50% of its current workload and allow officers to focus on incidents that need immediate attendance and make inroads into solving crime.
This MAY mean that we may spend MORE time talking with you as a first point of contact and this MAY mean a longer wait if you are calling Warwickshire Police about a non-emergency matter. It will has a benefit in that more callers will be dealt with at first point of contact and have a clearer picture of what happens from that point onwards.
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Non-emergency calls: 01926415000
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Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police are working in alliance to deliver high-quality, value for money policing services across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Warwickshire and Worcestershire |
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Warwickshire Police are offering motorists a free set of tamper resistant number plate screws that they can use to replace their current set to make number plates more difficult to steal. |
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Some recent police reports regarding scams, bogus doorstep callers, phishing emails etc are published on this page. |
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