Welcome to the Notton, West Bretton and Woolley Neighbourhood page
Notton, West Bretton and Woolley - Part of the Wakefield Rural NPT, in the Wakefield Division and part of the ward. This Neighbourhood also covers Notton, West Bretton and Woolley.
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 Jonathan Day has responsibility for your area.
Your local officers are:-
PC1137 Dean PC 6483 Nixon PC 527 Sharphouse PC 652 Middleton PC 6048 Gibson PC 3966 Wood PCSO 274 Edwards PCSO 966 Ashcroft.
To see officers for this area follow this link: Ward 18 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.
Our next Police Community meeting will take place at Crigglestone Community Centre on Tuesday 17th August 2010 at 6.00pm
Further meetings are arranged for
Tuesday 28th September Monday 11th October Monday 22nd November Tuesday 21st December
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 Police Community meeting.
Woolley Grange Residents Group A residents group is being formed in response to issues raised by residents living in Woolley Grange. More details can be found by clicking here.
West Bretton Parish Council meetings are held on the second Monday of each month in the village Institute commencing at 7:30pm.
Again the value of scrap metal has risen resulting in an increase in opportunists floating around looking to grab anything that may be left around that they could weigh in.
Although we are patrolling and visiting local scrap dealers prevention is better than cure. If you have anything that may be of value, especially copper and lead, do your best to keep it secure and out of sight.
Any information you may have regarding theft of scrap please don't hesitate to contact us.
Monday June 21, 2010
PLEA TO STOP SUMMER SNEAKS
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.
Neighbourhood Watch is the largest voluntary crime prevention group in the country. It was introduced into West Yorkshire in 1985. It is an active partnership with the Police, the community and other agencies working to reduce crime, disorder, the fear of crime which improves the quality of life and makes communities safer HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
* Gauge the level of interest in your area from neighbours (although there is isn't a minimum of households required to start a scheme, it is important that there is enough interest). * Contact your local neighbourhood watch liaison officer who will be able to provide advice and assistance * Arrange a meeting and I will attend, PC and PCSO will also be invited * A co-ordinator and deputy will be elected to act as the link between the police and members of the scheme.
For further information on setting up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in your area contact: Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer on 01977 601164
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Notton, West Bretton and Woolley Neighbourhood Policing Team Will:
Always treat you fairly, with dignity and respect, ensuring that you have fair access to our services at a time that is reasonable and suitable for you.
Provide you with information about your dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Ensure we and other police patrols are visible and on your patch at times when they will be most effective and when you tell us you most need them. We will ensure that your team are not taken away from neighbourhood business more than is absolutely necessary. We will spend at least 80% of our time visibly working in your neighbourhood, tackling your priorities. Staff turnover will be minimised.
Respond to every message directed to us within 24 hours and where necessary, provide a more detailed response as soon as we can.
Deploy officers to emergencies immediately, getting to you safely and as quickly as possible. We will aim to get to you within 15 minutes.
Ensure that, if attendance is needed, the most appropriate resource is sent, and:
If you are vulnerable or upset aim to be with you within 60 minutes.
If you are calling about a neighbourhood priority and attendance is required, we will aim to be with you within 60 minutes.
Alternatively, if appropriate, we will make an appointment to see you at a time that fits in with your life and within 48 hours.
If agreed that attendance is not necessary we will give you advice, answer your questions and/or put you in touch with someone who can help.
Arrange public meetings to agree your priorities, at least once a month, giving you a chance to meet your local team with other members of your community.
Provide monthly updates on progress and on local crime and policing issues.
If you have been a victim of crime agree with you how often you would like to be kept informed of progress in your case and for how long. You have the right to be kept informed at least every month if you wish for as long as is reasonable.
Acknowledge any dissatisfaction with the service you have received within 24 hours of reporting it to us. To help us fully resolve the matter, discuss with you how it will be handled, give you an opportunity to talk in person to someone about your concerns and agree with you what will be done about them and how quickly.
Go to a Neighbourhood Policing Meeting
Check the dates of forthcoming local meetings higher up this page, or see the West Yorkshire Police Authority’s Calendar of Meetings, open to the public.
Report a Crime
Use the local contacts listed at the top of this page, or there is more detailed information about reporting crime, and contacting police, on the “Contact us” page on the West Yorkshire Police website.
Join Your Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
Neighbourhood Watch is the largest voluntary crime prevention group in the country with over 10 million members. Full details are available on the Crime Prevention section on the West Yorkshire Police website. Your local contacts are as follows: Normanton, Castleford, Pontefract and South East NPT please contact Karen Vezina Divisional Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator at Normanton Police Station on 01977 601164. Wakefield Rural, Wakefield Central and Wakefield North West please contact Dereck Farr Divisional Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator at Normanton Police Station on 01924 295451'
Get Involved or Volunteer
Get involved, volunteer or contact your local team on the contact numbers to see what you can do to help. See more details about Police Volunteers on the West Yorkshire Police recruitment section.
Making a Complaint
Either contact your local police station (details at the top of this page) or use the downloadable form “Complaints Against Police” which also contains more details about the options open to you.
More information about West Yorkshire Police, policies and procedures
See the Publication Scheme section on the main West Yorkshire Police website
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