Once again, a big thank you is in order as our crime statistics for March and April were again ZERO. I’m convinced it is due to the whole village looking after their selves and their neighbours with all matters to do with security and safety.
Whilst there is, currently, a reduction in burglary type offences, others are taking it’s place. Criminal damage has increased, particularly in the larger villages and anti-social behaviour is also something which is likely to increase particularly with the lighter and warmer evenings. Please, also beware that there appears to be an increase in fraud type crimes, so please take extra care to destroy all unwanted mail not just so-called ‘junk mail’ - paying particular interest to anything that may have your bank or other specific security details. Criminals only need your full name and address together with any other details they can glean to set up false credit card applications and transactions.
Emma Thacker our local PC has been asked by her superiors to ‘hit the streets’ with her speed gun. So please slow down - not that any of us are prone to speeding anyway ! ! !
There is an upturn in crime regarding the theft of all things to do with the garde so remember, please, when working or even relaxing in the garden please make sure that if you’re in the back garden all tools, equipment and toys are not left in the front or at least do make sure they are out of sight. You can also security mark all of your equipment with ‘Smartwater’ or special pens with any type of security mark significant to yourselves. For any more information on these or any other subjects please contact me.
Paul Noone, 01664 822008 or 07980 104270.
