Thanks to the funds provided by the Crofton and Walton Parish councils officers have been able to seize large amounts of alcohol whilst patrolling on the safe scheme. This is more alcohol off of the streets and out of the hands of these underage youths. Parents have also been spoken to of the culprits in order for them to be aware of what their children are up to and help us curb this underage drinking.
02/08/10
West Yorkshire Police is pleased to announce that the Main Grant Round of the West Yorkshire Police Community Trust is now open. Voluntary and Community Groups can apply for a grant of up to £2,500 to support work that helps to address local policing priorities in their neighbourhoods.
Please click on the below links for a full explanation of the guidelines and application form
Following the recent issues around anti-social behaviour on School Lane, Walton. Through the hard work of our patrolling police officers to try and rectify this issue, 2 males were arrested from the old school area on School Lane for Arson after setting fire to street furniture and hedges.
16/07/2010
As you are probably aware the Bird Hide at Walton Nature Reserve had to be dismantled due to an increase in calls of youths hanging around in the shelter causing damage, drinking and swimming in the water.
Although it was a great shame to have to remove the Hide for those who enjoyed it for its correct use we can confirm that calls of anti social behaviour in the Nature Reserve have reduced dramatically. We now hope to keep the Reserve free from anti social behaviour so it can be enjoyed the way it was intended to be.
Should you have any concerns please feel free to contact us.
Wednesday June 23, 2010
PERSONAL TOUCH TO THWART THIEVES
Drivers who leave their cars insecure may get a visit from their local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Wakefield Rural NPT is aiming to thwart car break-ins in the area by personally urging people to be more vigilant about the security of their vehicles.
Police Community Support Officers on patrol in the Sandal, Newmillerdam, Chapelthorpe, Kettlethorpe and surrounding areas will be checking that cars parked on driveways are secure – if not they will attempt to speak to householders about security and will drop crime prevention advice through the letterboxes of those who are not in.
Inspector Lee Carlson said: “The majority of the thefts from cars reported to police in this area have been on insecure vehicles. Personal items such as satellite navigation systems and audio equipment are typically stolen, and often the owner does not immediately realise.
“It is easy to remove the risk – make sure that you leave your car locked and secure with the keys in a safe place out of view in your home, and remove personal electrical equipment from your car overnight.
“We are working hard to ensure that people are not targeted by thieves and we would ask local residents to support us by removing the opportunity.”
Sergeant Emma Aldred has responsibility for your area
Your local officers are:-
PC 1332 Eddie Davis PC 4960 Steve Mills PC 6945 Tracey Battye PC 3051 Jack May PCSO 990 Georgina Stevens PCSO 148 James Smith
To see all officers for this area follow this link: Ward 5 Officers
Direct contact telephone 01924 293256 This number will put you through to the neighbourhood policing office, if there is no one available to take your call you can leave a message and an officer will get back to you as soon as they can.
The Police Community meeting. Unless operational necessity dictates otherwise this will be attended by a Team Sergeant. It will also be attended by one of the Community Beat Managers (a PC or Police Community Support Officer [PCSO]). Your local Ward Councillors normally attend this meeting too and we are hopeful that relevant partner agencies will also be represented to address specific concerns that are raised.
We Would like to meet you and hear your thoughts, views and ideas. You can speak to your Local officer at the following meetings
Should you want to read the minutes of the last meeting please click here
The meetings circulate around the Ward area, and are held at Crofton High School, Walton Sports & Social Club and The New Youth Centre at the side of Ryhill & Havercroft Sports Centre on the following dates
Tuesday 7th September – Crofton – 7.00pm Tuesday 28th September – Ryhill – 6.30pm Tuesday 19th October – Walton – 7.00pm Tuesday 9th November – Ryhill – 6.30pm Tuesday 30th November – Crofton – 7.00pm
Although we would really like to see you in person at the meetings we understand that it is not always possible for you to make it. As a result we have introduced an esurvey whereby you can nominate an issue that you feel should be a policing priority in your area. Please click here to fill it in and we will ensure that your voice is heard at the next Community meeting.
Local Police Officers and PCSOs have set up Police surgeries in both Crofton and Walton libraries, times and dates as below. This gives local residents a excellent opportunity to have an informal meeting face to face with local Officers to discuss issues or concerns they may have.
WARD 5 POLICE SURGERIES (5pm - 6pm)
Wednesday 23rd June 2010 - Walton Library, Shay Lane, Walton Wednesday 30th June 2010 - Crofton Library, High Street, Crofton Wednesday 7th July 2010 - Walton Library, Shay Lane, Walton Wednesday 14th July 2010 - Crofton Library, High Street, Crofton Wednesday 21st July 2010 - Walton Library, Shay Lane, Walton
Crofton Path Community Payback helped Wakefield Met fill and grass seed the 1000 metre path leading from the cricket club. Work made the path safer to use. COMPLETE
Walton Village Community Payback were asked by Wlaton Parish Council to litter pick the whole village . Work is now complete but the village have asked for our return to clear around and refurbish the village benches. PENDING
Havercroft Sports Centre Community Payback have just completed painting the sports centre. COMPLETE
The Courts in Wakefield sentence offenders to 3000 hours Community Payback every month. Small groups of offenders, supervised by the Probation Service will be working on community initiatives in your area.
These initiatives will be chosen by you at PACT meetings. It can be anything from litter picking and graffiti removal to painting an old people’s home.
Insecure doors and windows have been blamed for more than half of all house burglaries across the Wakefield district this month.
Police today urged householders to be vigilant revealing that 23 of the 45 homes targeted by criminals were insecure. Last month the tally was 49 of the 134 burglaries across the Wakefield district.
Detective Inspector Stuart Spencer said: “Due to the warmer weather in the last few weeks we have seen an increase in the number of sneak-in burglaries.
“These offences could easily be prevented by householders taking a few precautions to ensure they are not targeted by opportunist thieves.
“People need to remember that easy points of access, like front doors, need to be kept locked when relaxing outdoors. At night ground floor doors and windows should be locked.
“A handbag, wallet, mobile phone or keys left next to an unlocked front door or open window can present an incredibly easy target for opportunist burglars who can take them in just a few seconds.The message couldn’t be simpler. Lock or your door or risk losing out to crime.
There are a number of things people can do to prevent a sneak-in theft:
• Lock all doors and windows when working in the garden or garage • A simple security chain from DIY stores can be installed to prevent unwanted entry into the home • Never leave keys in the locks of doors or windows • Avoid leaving valuables near windows, for example mobile phones, handbags, jewellery, expensive ornaments and keys
Further crime prevention advice is available from the West Yorkshire Police website at www.westyorkshire.police.uk or by contacting your local Crime Reduction Officer on 0845 6060606.
LOCK YOUR CARS!!!
In April 2010 there was a spate of 12 thefts from vehicles in the village of Crofton. In 10 of those instances the vehicle that had property taken from it was UNLOCKED!!! And there were others that went unreported. Don't make it easy for the criminals......LOCK YOUR CAR
DON’T BECOME A SPRING VICTIM OF CRIME
Wakefield District Police are urging people to spring into action against thieves.
They want householders to put security first to ensure they don’t become crime victims.
The onset of spring can lead to an increase in thefts from sheds and garages with valuable tools and garden equipment targeted by thieves. Police are urging householders to make sure they secure their sheds and garages.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Wiggins, of Wakefield District Police said: “A few simple security measures can reduce the risk of becoming a crime victim. Gardening tools and furniture are not cheap but they are very saleable items for the thief.”
“Another good reason to secure sheds and garages is that the tools contained within them could potentially be used by criminals to break into the home themselves.
There are a number of simple steps that can be taken to prevent this type of crime:
• Make sure your shed or garage is sturdy. If not, make this a priority and improve the fabric of the building. • Fit a quality lock on the door and Secured By Design shed security products. • Make sure any windows are secured. Consider fitting a grille or bars to prevent access. Fit a blind or net curtains to stop would-be thieves from looking inside. • Postcode all property such as cycles, lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and garden furniture by engraving, stamping or even painting. Visually marked property does have a deterrent effect upon the thief.
Further crime prevention advice is available at the West Yorkshire Police website at www.westyorkshire.police.uk.
Police are urging people to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity or if they suspect anyone of being involved in this type of crime.
Gardenwise Top Tips:
• Ensure that your garden’s fence, walls and gates are in a good state of repair. • Install outside lighting – low energy dusk to dawn lighting is recommended. • Keep trees and shrubs trimmed so that thieves cannot use them as a screen to work behind – consider planting ‘prickly’ plants such as a Pyracantha, to act as a visual deterrent as well as a physical barrier. • If you have a garden shed it is important that it is in a good condition, is fitted with a suitable lock and any windows are secured – remember to keep the shed locked! • All valuable property should be marked with your postcode – this acts as a deterrent to thieves and improves the chances of tracing the items if they are stolen. • Keep a photographic and written record of any valuable garden furniture or ornaments – this helps with tracing the items if they are stolen and is a way of proving ownership.
Satellite Navigation Systems (Sat Nav)
These are the main target for thieves at this time. You are advised to remove these from your vehicle completely when not in use. If you still wish to keep your Sat Nav in your vehicle but out of sight ensure that it is switched off. There are ways of detecting a Sat Nav system that is hidden in a vehicle if it is left switched on. Register your Sat Nav system www.immobilise.com
A New Neighbourhood Watch Scheme has been established in the Wakefield Rural area. This new scheme covers farms in the Woolley, Netherton, West Bretton and Notton area.
The farming community have formed a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme to help protect their livelihood and create a safer environment.
The commitment demonstrated by active Neighbourhood Watch members has seen crime and the fear of crime reduced within scheme areas and seen communities being revitalised.
Neighbourhood Watch members all have a common purpose and form a partnership with each other and the Police.
For further information contact: Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer on 01977 601164.
The next meeting for the RuralWatch is on Wednesday 26th May at 7pm at Woolley Golf Club
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