Lavender Fields
Safer Neighbourhoods Team
0208 721 2744
LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk

Newsletter 18th January 2012

Dear Residents please see the below ward update.

Ward Panel Virtual Survey's

 

Dear Members,

 

We would like to invite you all to have your say on the teams Local Policing Priorities that affect you the Local Community of Lavender Fields.

By consulting with Community Safe members under a “Virtual Ward Panel Survey” we aim to capture the views of our diverse community in order to identify and tackle the issues that matter to you. The results of this process will be discussed at the dedicated Ward Panel meeting

 

A Ward Panel is the forum where representatives of your neighbourhood, your Local Safer Neighbourhoods Police team and Local Authority meet to agree local policing priorities three times a year.

Your contribution, via this survey, will help make decisions more relevant to your local area and the problems that affect your community.

There is a facility within this survey to add additional comments, enabling you to make the local policing team aware of any other community concerns you may have.

 

If you would rather not take part in this process please ignore the Survey upon receipt or email the team direct to be taken of the circulation list.

 

Thank you for your support of the team and local community.

 

Theft from Motor Vehicle

There has recently been an increase in thefts from cars on the ward. We ask that you pay extra attention to what you have on display in your car. Some simple advice would be to not leave any thing of value on display or inside the vehicle, including small change which to some people, would be worth smashing into your car to get. It would advisable to remove all items of value from your glove box and boot to store them inside. If possible leave the glove box open, to avoid creating a temptation. Furthermore ensure all suction rings made by sat nav holders are wiped clear, as this is a sure sign that will tempt a would be thief. For any further advice, or if you wish to share some information with the local team please call us on 0208 721 2744.

Street Briefing

Street briefings are an opportunity for people to speak to their Safer Neighbourhoods team in their local area.

 

3pm - 4pm Saturday 25th February 2012 Runnymede

4pm - 5pm Sunday 11th March 2012

 

Ward Surgery

 

All ward surgeries are held at Lavender Fields Children Centre, Steers mead. Surgeries are an opportunity for people to speak to the team about any local concerns or issues. 

 

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 20th March 2012

 

Lavender Fields Team:

 

Sgt Andy Ball
Pc Adi Lai

Pc Neil Phillips
Pcso Matt Moss
Pcso Elif Chambers

Telephone: 020 8721 2744
Fax: 020 8649 3238
E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk,
Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney,
Safer Neighbourhoods Base,
14-18 Wilson Avenue,
Mitcham,
CR4 3JL

Lavender Fields
Safer Neighbourhoods Team
0208 721 2744
LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk

Newsletter 14 December 2011

Dear Residents please see the below ward update

Burglary Advice

Do you know your houses vulnerable points? Burglars do.

Many burglars access properties via the backdoor, using the garden as cover from sight. Initially it is advisable to ensure you have a high perimeter surrounding your garden, to ensure no one can gain access over the fence. We would advice installing trellis around your fences, this provides extra height and makes climbing more challenging, which makes the house looks less inviting, which is always the main goal in deterring a burglar.

House alarms with visible boxes outside also provide security and an extra deterrent, check online for a house alarm the suits your needs. Further to that, install proximity lights which can be purchased online or from DIY stores.  

However the easiest and cheapest way to protect your house is to always ensure that no doors or windows are left unlocked, even if you are in the address. It can take mere seconds for a burglar to enter your house through an unlocked door and grab what they can. In addition to this keep keys and other valuables away from windows.

Always bear in mind burglars prefer to gain access to properties easily and quickly. Make your house as difficult to enter as possible to increase the chances of a burglar avoiding your home. For any further advice please call the team on 0208 721 2744 or to report any offences call the non emergency reporting number 101. In all emergencies call police on 999.

 

Bogus callers

The team have received a number of calls from concerned residents regarding potential bogus callers, asking to view their properties loft and cavity installation. We have liaised with the council regarding these concerns and identified that there are genuine workers of the council are canvassing roads in the Lavender Fields area regarding loft installation.

However if you are unsure about someone asking to enter your address please bare the following advice in mind

1.      Never open your door to someone you do not know. Open the door using a security chain and if you do not have a chain get one installed.

2.      No one asking to enter your premises to check, water, gas etc will demand entry. If they are insistent we advise to not let them enter.

3.      Anyone claiming to be from a legitimate company should have a valid Identification card which they will be happy to provide. Always check ID.

4.      If you are happy that they are genuine keep with them within the property. Do not allow them into your house unsupervised.

5.      Request a number for the company they claim to be from, this will help verify their validity.

6.      Finally you do not have to let anyone access to your property. Ask them to call again when you have someone else you trust at the property.

Street Briefing

Street briefings are an opportunity for people to speak to their Safer Neighbourhoods team in their local area.

 

10am -11am Wednesday 21st December 2011 Church Road

4pm- 5pm Thursday 12th January 2011 Eveline Road

3pm - 4pm Saturday 25th February 2011 Runnymede

 

Ward Surgery

 

All ward surgeries are held at Lavender Fields Children Centre, Steers mead. Surgeries are an opportunity for people to speak to the team about any local concerns or issues. 

 

 

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 17th January 2011

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 7th February 2011

 

 

Lavender Fields Team:

Sgt Andy Ball
Pc Adi Lai

Pc Neil Phillips
Pcso Matt Moss
Pcso Elif Chambers

Telephone: 020 8721 2744
Fax: 020 8649 3238
E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk,
Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney,
Safer Neighbourhoods Base,
14-18 Wilson Avenue,
Mitcham,
CR4 3JL

 

Lavender Fields Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2744 LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk Newsletter 27 November 2011 Dear Residents please see the below ward update With the Christmas period rapidly approaching we have some useful advice to bear in mind to keep safe and secure around this period. Christmas Shopping Tips for keeping safe whilst shopping 1.      Try to avoid taking large amounts of cash out. Preferably use a card or withdraw cash out in smaller amounts. Don’t make it obvious you have money on your person. 2.      Be mindful of your surroundings, when withdrawing cash and paying for items. 3.      Avoid carrying too much shopping, either make several trips to the shop, shop with someone else, or return to your car and deposit items in your boot, out of sight!   Christmas at home A large selection of presents may look festive to most people, to a thief or burglar they are an open invitation. 1.      Avoid having presents on display. Try to organise your tree so it’s not visible from the window, or keep presents hidden away until Christmas Eve. 2.      If visiting family or friends during this period, ensure all windows and doors are locked at home. Also no valuables are left on display. 3.      If you’re leaving your address for a long period, ask neighbours or friends to remove post and turn lights on an off make the property look active. Cancel milk and any other regular delivers that will make it obvious you’re not at home.   Boxing Day Here are some simple tips to keep your property and valuable secure after Christmas 1.      Register any electrical good and push bikes on www.immobilise.com along with any other valuables you may have. 2.      Dispose of packaging and boxes discreetly, either fold them down and put them in bin bags or take them directly to the dump.   Street Briefing Street briefings are on opportunity for people to speak to their Safer Neighbourhoods team in their local area.   2pm -3pm Sunday 27th November 2011 London Road 10am -11am Wednesday 21st December 2011 Church Road 4pm- 5pm Thursday 12th January 2011 Eveline Road 3pm - 4pm Saturday 25th February 2011 Runnymede   Ward Surgery    All ward surgeries are held at Lavender Fields Children Centre, Steers mead. Surgeries are an opportunity for people to speak to the team about any local concerns or issues.      6pm - 7pm Tuesday 6th December 2011 6pm - 7pm Tuesday 17th January 2011 6pm - 7pm Tuesday 7th February  2011       Lavender Fields Team: Sgt Andy Ball Pc Adi Lai Pc Neil Phillips Pcso Matt Moss Pcso Elif Chambers Telephone: 020 8721 2744 Fax: 020 8649 3238 E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk, Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney, Safer Neighbourhoods Base, 14-18 Wilson Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3JL

 

 

Lavender Fields
Safer Neighbourhoods Team
0208 721 2744
LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk

Newsletter 29 October 2011

Dear Residents please see the below ward update

Theft of lead

In recent weeks Lavender Fields ward has experienced an increase in the theft of lead from the roof of buildings in the local area.

 

Burglary is a ward priority which the team is focussing on and although burglaries on the ward are rare we wish to continue to prevent offences occurring whilst also identifying those responsible. We ask that you be extra vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to us in an emergency on 999 or any other information that could be useful to us on 101.

 

The team will be increasing patrols in the area, to detect and deter any possible offenders but also we advise you please to read the below crime prevention advice.

 

• Ensure that all external lighting is in good working order and your premises are well lit at night in order to deter potential thieves

·           Where possible, link up with your local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and enlist their support

·           Get to know the neighbours - they are probably the best people to keep an eye on your premises

·           Secure all gates, doors and other entrances when frequent access is not required

·           Mark individual items of property

·          Restrict vehicle access, remove ladders and make scaffolding secure

·           Consider anti-climb paint, CCTV, intruder alarms

·           Where possible, replace with less expensive materials to make sure there's no incentive for the thieves to re-visit (A change of materials may require consultation with English Heritage and planning permission in the case of historic buildings)

·           Make yourself known to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) who will be able to assist you with any crime prevention advice you may require

 

If you would like further crime prevention advice please contact the team on 0208 721 2744 

 

Ward surgeries

 

Ward surgeries are for you as a local resident to come along and discuss your views on the crime and disorder that affects you.

Times

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 15th November 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 6th December 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham

                                                

COMMUNITY BUS & STREET BRIEFING

Community Bus and Street Briefing events offer you the opportunity to have your property marked, get crime prevention advice and discuss your local concerns with the team.

 

Times

2pm -3pm Sunday 27th November 2011 London Road

10am -11am Wednesday 21st December 2011 Church Road

 

 

Lavender Fields Team:

Sgt Andy Ball
Pc Adi Lai

Pc Neil Phillips
Pcso Matt Moss
Pcso Elif Chambers

Mobex: 020 8721 2744
Fax: 020 8649 3238
E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk,
Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney,
Safer Neighbourhoods Base,
14-18 Wilson Avenue,
Mitcham,
CR4 3JL

 

 

Lavender Fields
Safer Neighbourhoods Team
0208 721 2744
LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk

Newsletter 30 September 2011

Dear Residents please see the below ward update

 

ARRESTS

During this period the team have had several positive arrests.

Two of the ward’s most prolific offenders have been arrested for numerous offences, including burglary, possession of articles with intent to cause criminal damage, possession of offensive weapons and public order offences. Both males have been charged and are currently on remand awaiting sentencing.

A further arrest of a female by the team who was arrested for a criminal damage to a car after the offence was reported to police. An £80 penalty notice of disorder (PND) fine was issued to her.

The team are currently dealing with an ongoing issue in which a male has been identified causing criminal damage on several occasions to an address on the ward; officers from the team have recently arrested the male for criminal damage after he was released from remand for the same offence. The team are monitoring this situation closely.     

 

ANPR

Officers from the team assisted with an automatic number plate reader (ANPR) operation along Streatham Road by Figges Marsh. These operations are set up to detect and deter motor vehicle offences as well as cross border criminals. The operation was very successful with a total of eight vehicles being seized for offences of driving without insurance. Also three males were arrested, one for driving whilst disqualified, one for fraud and one on suspicion of immigration offences. Operations like these are conducted regularly to stop criminal activity.

 

 

 

Halloween

While Halloween can undoubtedly be a great deal of fun, it can also be a particularly distressing time of year for some of the more vulnerable members of our communities - especially the elderly. With this in mind, the Metropolitan Police Service is urging trick or treaters to think carefully about which doors they knock on this Halloween. Better still, why not just stay at home and have a Halloween themed party with your friends and neighbours! If you do decide to go trick or treating, please respect the wishes of any household displaying a 'No Trick or Treat' poster. When trick or treating you should also stay as safe as possible by following the 'Halloween Code':

• Always go trick or treating with an adult

• Only go to houses where you or your friends know the residents

• Don't knock on doors where there is a 'No Trick or Treat' sign

• Stay in areas that are well lit with street lights - take a torch with you just in case

• Stay with your friends - don't split into smaller groups unless an adult goes with you

• Don't talk to strangers on the street

• Don't enter any house - stay on the doorstep

• Be careful not to frighten vulnerable people, especially the elderly

• Be visible

• Look carefully before crossing the road, even if you're part of a group

• Don't vandalise anything or throw things like eggs and flour. This can cause a great deal of damage and misery. What's more it can be classed as criminal damage, or even assault, and a night of 'fun' could end up with you in trouble with the police. For those who do not want to be disturbed this Halloween by "trick or treaters

 

Furthermore for those who wish to deter trick or treaters there is an attached poster which can be printed out and posted in your windows.  If any one has any concerns or worries around this time the team will be conducting regular late night patrols for the weeks surrounding Halloween.

 

Ward surgeries

 

Ward surgeries are for you as a local resident to come along and discuss your views on the crime and disorder that affects you.

Times

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 4th October 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 15th November 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 6th December 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham

                                                

COMMUNITY BUS & STREET BRIEFING

Community Bus and Street Briefing events offer you the opportunity to have your property marked, get crime prevention advice and discuss your local concerns with the team.

 

Times

3pm -4pm Wednesday 19th October 2011 Lavender Avenue

2pm -3pm Sunday 27th November 2011 London Road

10am -11am Wednesday 21st December 2011 Church Road

 

 

Lavender Fields Team:

Sgt Andy Ball
Pc Adi Lai

Pc Neil Phillips
Pcso Matt Moss
Pcso Elif Chambers

Mobex: 020 8721 2744
Fax: 020 8649 3238
E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk,
Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney,
Safer Neighbourhoods Base,
14-18 Wilson Avenue,
Mitcham,
CR4 3JL

 

• no trick or treat poster (93.8 KB)

Rising temperatures and hot weather present criminals with additional opportunities. Taking a few simple precautions can reduce the chances of you becoming a victim of a summer crime. 

People are generally more relaxed when they are in their own homes and security can lapse, particularly with the onset of good weather. In summer burglary rates can increase as access to properties becomes easier via open or insecure windows. London can be a hot, stuffy place; naturally we like to ventilate our homes and/or business premises. Burglars will exploit any open window. 

Even if you are in the building a burglar will often strike while householders sleep upstairs, or when you are just in the back garden, or another part of the building. We encourage people to fit and most importantly, use good mortice locks on all doors and key operated locks on accessible windows (do not leave keys in the locks). 
"Accessible windows" are ones relatively easy to reach. The obvious ones are those at ground level, but those above a ground floor extension or porch, or next to a drainpipe can be equally as easy to reach. 

Traditional sash windows can be secured by fitting two pairs of sash stops to the upper frame. The lower pair locks the window shut, but can be removed to allow a 6-inch gap for ventilation; the upper pair prevents the window being opened further. Be mindful of a criminals’ ability to fish for nearby items via this gap though, the window is secure to actual entry perhaps, but not entirely secure. A room with a window secured in this fashion should not be left unoccupied and items of value should never be left in view of such a window, even if the room is occupied: a thief can strike in a matter of seconds if the item is close enough to the window.

 

 Ask neighbours to keep an eye on your property while you are away, be prepared to return the favour.When parking your motor vehicles never leave valuables, including sunglasses on display. Encourage visitors to do the same.  Even indications there may be something of worth in your car can give rise to an attempt – a jacket on the back seat or floor of the car, sucker marks on the window from a satellite navigation cradle etc

 

Whilst driving in slow traffic, remember handbags, phones etc on seats could be grabbed through an open window. The offender might be on a bicycle or moped with little chance of being caught. 

Cycle crime increases in summer simply because more people use their bikes. Unattended bicycles should always be locked to something solid. Secure the frame and wheels, two locks being better than one. Remember those expensive bike accessories as well take them with you. Visit www.bikeoff.org for further information on reducing cycle crime (as well as others – a more detailed list an be provided by your local Crime Prevention Officer).

 

Finally, remember to care for personal possessions when out walking. The Borough has several parks and open places to enjoy in warm weather, don't let a Robber spoil your day.

Dear all,

Safer Merton is your local Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. The partners include a range of agencies such as the Police, Council, Fire Brigade, Health and Probation Services, working together to reduce problems in the borough related to crime, anti-social behaviour and drug and alcohol misuse.

By March 2012 Safer Merton will have completed its annual borough wide Strategic Assessment. This assessment examines all the crimes that have happened in Merton in order to help us set the Partnership’s priorities for 2012/13.

To help inform this decision making process we would really appreciate your views and for you to tell us what your concerns and priorities are. Below is a link to a form to enable you to provide us with your comments.

http://www.merton.gov.uk/safermertonconsultation

The consultation period will begin on the 19th August and the deadline for comments is the 23rd of September 2011. For more information, please contact Safer Merton at safer.merton@merton.gov.uk or alternatively please call us on 020 8 545 4146

 

 

Many thanks

 

Safer Merton

This message has been sent at the request of Chief Superintendent WOLFENDEN, the Police Borough Commander for Merton

Additional officers will be deployed on the streets tomorrow engaging with the local community and providing reassurance patrols. If any members of the local community have concerns, feedback, viewpoints and any intelligence that might have a bearing upon the forthcoming funeral arrangements then please can they contact their local Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Commander Mak Chishty, who has responsibility for the area of North London, has met with the parents and family of Mark Duggan and discussed the policing arrangements for the funeral on Friday 9 September 2011 in Tottenham.

In line with the family’s wishes, the policing in Tottenham will reflect the family’s desire for a local, peaceful and dignified funeral.

We have met with community and business representatives and listened to their concerns and to provide reassurance additional officers will be providing a very visible presence across London.

 

 

Safer Merton Strategic Assessment

Lavender Fields
Safer Neighbourhoods Team
0208 721 2744
LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk

Newsletter 16 August 2011

Dear Residents please see the below ward update

 

Burglary Crime Prevention

The Lavender Fields team continues to work towards the reduction of burglaries and attempted burglaries in your local area.

 

Burglary is a ward priority which the teams are focusing on and although burglaries on the ward are rare we wish to continue to prevent offences occurring whilst also identifying those responsible. We ask that you be extra vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to us in an emergency on 999 or any other information that could be useful to us on 0208 721 2744.

 

We can offer free crime prevention advice, if you would like one of the team to come round and analyse how secure your house is and offer appropriate advice, we would be happy to do so. We also have crime prevention booklets and property marking kits which we can deliver to your address by request.

 

In general we advice you lock all the windows and doors of your house fully when leaving it, keep keys and valuables away from letter boxes and windows to avoid them being fished out. If you feel any one calling at your door is suspicious ask to see their identification whilst keeping the door locked with the use of a chain to prevent them entering. If they do not produce identification or you are unhappy with the documents shown do not let them in and please call police. We would rather you called and it turned out to be nothing than you didn’t call and it turned out to be another crime.

 

If you are going away on holiday, we would suggest cancelling milk and any other deliveries. If you can, ask a relative, close friend or neighbour to house watch for you to help give the impression the house is still occupied. If you have a see through porch or front door, we suggest leaving a key with someone trusted so they can move any post or leaflets out of sight and help to keep the house looking occupied. If you would like any further advice please contact the team on the numbers provided above.   

 

We also advise setting up a neighbourhood watch. A coordinated neighbour hood watch is a great way of promoting communities which look after each other and also in identifying suspicious people in the area. If any one is interested in becoming a coordinator for a neighbourhood watch please contact the team and we can provide you with advice and assistance to get a watch put in place.

 

Theft from Motor Vehicle

There have been an increase in the thefts from cars; we ask that you pay extra attention to what you have on display in your car. Some simple advice would be to not leave any thing of value on display, including small change which to some people would be worth smashing into your car to get. It would advisable to remove all items from your glove box and store them inside or in your boot and leave the glove box open, to avoid creating a temptation. Furthermore ensure all suction rings made by sat nav holders are wiped clear, as this is a sure sign that will tempt a would be thief. For any further advice or if you wish to share some information with the local team please call us on 0208 721 2744.

Ward surgeries

 

Ward surgeries are for you as a local resident to come along and discuss your views on the crime and disorder that affects you.

Times

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 13th September 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 4th October 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham

                                                

COMMUNITY BUS & STREET BRIEFING

Community Bus and Street Briefing events offer you the opportunity to have your property marked, get crime prevention advice and discuss your local concerns with the team.

 

Times

7pm - 8pm Thursday 25th August 2011 Bond Road

8pm - 9pm Saturday 24th September 2011 Brangywn Crescent

4pm -4pm Wednesday 19th October 2011 Lavender Avenue

Lavender Fields Team:

Sgt Andy Ball
Pc Adi Lai

Pc Neil Phillips
Pcso Matt Moss
Pcso Elif Chambers

Mobex: 020 8721 2744
Fax: 020 8649 3238
E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk,
Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney,
Safer Neighbourhoods Base,
14-18 Wilson Avenue,
Mitcham,
CR4 3JL

 

Superintendent Pete Dobson, Merton Police, writes "I have just returned from a well attended Community meeting in Colliers Wood, the area in our borough most affected by Monday’s disorder. I was extremely pleased to receive so much support from the local community after explaining how the events unfolded locally.

 

During the evening and into the night of Saturday 6th August 2011 public disorder and criminal damage to residential and business premises ensued within the London borough of Haringey. This has been widely reported in the media both at local, regional and national level.

On Sunday 7th August 2011 a second night of disorder resulted in further criminal damage to shops, residential buildings and vehicles being badly damaged in the London boroughs of Enfield, Waltham Forest and Lambeth.

The Metropolitan Police Service has dealt with several incidents of ‘copycat criminal activity’ across London which has resulted in over 100 arrests for criminal offences. The MPS is aware of the impact this is having on the business community and is making every effort to combat further criminal activity by increasing the levels of high visibility patrols across London.

Criminal activity has taken place across a number of areas. There is no intelligence of specific targeting of identified business premises.

The Operation Withern team is continuing their investigation to identify those people responsible for the violence, disorder and crime we have seen to ensure that they are brought to justice.

You may notice an increase in the number of police officers in your area and this should not be cause for alarm.
You may wish to take the following precautionary measures.
1. Where possible retail premises should be suitably staffed with security guards
2. Ensure staff report any suspicious activity to security and/or police
3. Consider regular checks of the building and surrounding area
4. Identify areas that are vulnerable to forced entry
5. Make sure all service doors are kept locked and secure when not in use
6. Ensure your CCTV system fully operational
7. In case of an emergency is there a record of the names of keyholders who can be contacted
8. Consider removing high value goods from display windows overnight
9. Consider keeping as little cash as possible on the premises
10. Ensure that your premises are secure and if fitted your alarm systems are fully operational
11. In the event of a non emergency, call the police on non emergency number 101
10. In the event of an emergency, call the emergency number 999
11. If you have any information you wish to provide to police anonymously you can contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Operation Withern is investigating the disorder and violence in parts of London over the weekend. An incident room has been set up. Anyone with information should call the major investigation team on 020 8345 4142.

The MPS has extra resources on duty across the capital. We are carefully monitoring any intelligence and ensuring we have our resources in the right places to support the ongoing policing plan. We will continue to respond to the needs of London’s communities and deal with any incidents of criminality.

Lavender Fields
Safer Neighbourhoods Team
0208 721 2744
LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk

Newsletter 29th July 2011

Mobile Phones

Over recent weeks it has been identified that not many people know their Mobile phones IMEI number. This number is unique to the phone as is very helpful when identifying stolen phones. We ask you all to take note of your IMEI number and log it somewhere safe away from the phone so that, if unfortunately your phone is taken you will able to provide Police with the number and increase the chances of it being relocated.

To get your IMEI number simply type *#06# into the phone and the number will appear, thank you.

Bikes Theft’s and Shed Burglaries

The Lavender Fields Ward is currently experiencing an increase in the number of shed burglaries where push bike are being targeted.

We are regularly patrolling the areas where offences are occurring but ask for your help by following the below crime prevention tips. 

§         We advice that all bikes are kept indoors where possible, however if they are kept in a shed then we strongly advise using several heavy duty locks, which you can get from a locksmith, who will also be able to advise use appropriately on which locks to buy.

§         It is always best to never keep any valuables on show, therefore we advise you block access to your shed if you have a window, and also attach wire mesh or a similar substitute to prevent entry being gained via the window.

§         As a further preventative measure, lock bikes up within the shed either to a wall bracket or to something improbable to move.

§         Never keep tools in a shed that can be used to cut locks, i.e. bolt cutters, as this can potentially aid any would be burglars.

§         Furthermore as a secondary defence, please register your bicycles frame number (found under the bike) on http://www.immobilise.com, and also mark your bicycle with a free property kit that we provide at the station.

Please call 999 if a crime is being committed and in emergency situations. If the crime has already occurred please call 101 to report.

If you have any information regarding these crimes or any concerns please do not hesitate to contact the team on, 0208 721 2744 or by email LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk

Warrants

The Lavender Fields Team has conducted four warrants on the ward during this period, which has resulted in four people being arrested and charged for possession of cannabis, four push bikes being recovered with two these having identified as being stolen and returned to their owners. The investigations for these offences are still currently ongoing.  

Ward surgeries

 

Ward surgeries are for you as a local resident to come along and discuss your views on the crime and disorder that affects you.

Times


1pm - 2pm Sunday 14th August 2011 Lavender Police Office Wilson Avenue

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 13th September 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham

6pm - 7pm Tuesday 4th October 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham

           

COMMUNITY BUS & STREET BRIEFING

Community Bus and Street Briefing events offer you the opportunity to have your property marked, get crime prevention advice and discuss your local concerns with the team.

 

Times

7pm - 8pm Thursday 25th August 2011 Bond Road

8pm - 9pm Saturday 24th September 2011 Brangywn Crescent

4pm -4pm Wednesday 19th October 2011 Lavender Avenue

Lavender Fields Team:

Sgt Andy Ball
Pc Adi Lai
Pcso Matt Moss
Pcso Elif Chambers
Pcso Sara Vandepeer

Mobex: 020 8721 2744
Fax: 020 8649 3238
E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk,
Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney,
Safer Neighbourhoods Base,
14-18 Wilson Avenue,
Mitcham,
CR4 3JL

July 2011 DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME In Merton theft from vehicles is a bigger problem than theft of vehicles, and often these crimes are opportunistic, and occur because owners have left something on display when they park their car, or worse have left it unlocked while they pop into a shop or in and out of their own home. If you own a works van or are a tradesman with a van we would urge you not to leave your tools in your vehicles overnight, even outside your home as there have been a number of vans broken into overnight with tools being stolen. So far operation Drive Out Vehicle Crime has seen some excellent results with reductions in theft from motor vehicle. We would like to attribute this success down to you as it is you that have heeded our advice and taken valuables from your car etc. However we must not be complacent and there are still reports of cars being broken into with property left on display. The vulnerable vehicle scheme, involves your local Police making a note of cars left with goods on show, and then the owners receive a letter telling them that their car was seen in a vulnerable state, and giving advice and information on car security. A notice will be attached to your windscreen to act as a reminder not to leave valuables on display. Cars are more than just a means of getting from A to B. They often act as wardrobes, offices, telephone boxes, concert halls and have many other functions depending on what we keep in them. Often the value of all the possessions kept in the vehicle can be as much as the value of the car itself. Laptop computers, cameras, tool kits, sat navs are all fairly expensive items and they are often left on display in cars. A parked car is an invitation to any sneak thief, load it with goodies on display and it will be an offer they can’t refuse! Don’t leave property on view • If possible take all valuables with you, • If you have to leave valuables in your car then lock them in the boot where they can’t be seen. • Lock all doors and windows • Check boot lids, hatch backs and sunroofs • Lock the glove compartment if you can For any further information please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team via the main Met Police website by telephone or by e-mail. If you wish to become a member of Community safe and sign up to free crime alerts and news of what your local safer Neighbourhood Team is up to please contact them direct or join via www.communitysafe.gov.uk.

Lavender Fields Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2744 LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk Newsletter 2nd July 2011 Lavender Fields Dear residents please see the following update. Lavender Fields ward has experienced an increase in shed and garage burglaries with push bikes being taken. We would like to highlight this crime to you and try to ensure you do not become a victim.  We advice that all bikes are kept indoors where possible, however if they are kept in a shed then we strongly advise using several heavy duty locks, which you can get from a locksmith, who will also be able to advise on which locks to buy.  Never keep any valuables on show. We advise you block viewing access to your shed and also attach wire mesh or a similar substitute to prevent entry being gained via the window.  As a further preventative measure, lock bikes up within the shed either to a wall bracket or to something improbable to move.  Never keep tools in a shed that can be used to cut locks, i.e. bolt cutters, as this can potentially aid any would be burglars.  Furthermore as a secondary defence, please register your bicycles frame number (found under the bike) on http://www.immobilise.com, and also mark your bicycle with a free property kit that we provide at the station. If you would like any further advice regarding crime prevention please consult the met website http://www.met.police.uk/crimeprevention/ If any one has any information regarding shed burglaries please call the team confidentially on 0208 721 2744. You may not necessarily think it is important but it might be anything from damaged fences, or footprints in your garden, people hanging about outside you house at strange hours, or someone cycling passed regularly with no particular or obvious reason, or someone paying close attention to your property or bicycle as you come home from work. We are doing are best to stamp down on crime if you have any information please call us. Arrests We have had one arrest this month for the offence of cycle theft with a male being stopped by officers from the team and arrested for the offence. A search was conducted at the males address where a further three bikes were seized. The male has been bailed pending further enquiries to identify possible owners for the bikes Ward surgeries Ward surgeries are for you as a local resident to come along and discuss your views on the crime and disorder that affects you. Street Briefing events offer you the opportunity to have your property marked, get crime prevention advice and discuss your local concerns with the team. Times 1pm - 2pm 14th Sunday August 2011 Lavender Police Office Wilson Avenue 6pm - 7pm 13th Tuesday September 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham STREET BRIEFING 3pm -4pm Wednesday 27th July 2011 Victoria Road 7pm - 8pm Thursday 25th August 2011 Bond Road 8pm - 9pm Saturday 24th September 2011 Brangywn Crescent Lavender Fields Team: Sgt Andy Ball Pc Adi Lai Pcso Matt Moss Pcso Elif Chambers Pcso Sara Vandepeer Mobex: 020 8721 2744 Fax: 020 8649 3238 E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk, Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney, Safer Neighbourhoods Base, 14-18 Wilson Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3JL

Please see attached which is an invitation to a FREE seminar at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Thursday 1st September 2011 at 11am. Tickets are limited and are on a first come, first served basis. Project Griffin is a nationally recognised model to deliver Counter Terrorism and crime awareness to individuals and groups including those responsible for safety and security of buildings, businesses, districts or neighbourhoods. The project is a Police and Private Industry initiative developed by the City of London Police (CoLP) to raise the public's awareness of counter terrorism issues. Project Griffin can assist the police to forge links with partners and businesses by providing an insight to counter terrorism awareness through organised events, and subsequently maintaining strong working relationships by continuing to engage with them thereafter. The main benefit to this is the extra 'eyes and ears' on the street and the increase and quality of reports received by the police of suspicious activity. The objectives of Project Griffin are to: • Raise public awareness of current terrorism and crime issues; • Share and gather intelligence and information; • Build and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships; • Maintain trust and confidence in the police and other authorities; • Empower people to report suspicious activity and behaviour to the police Jim COOK - Partnershiop Inspector Merton Police.

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Lavender Fields Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2744 LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk Newsletter 26th May 2011 Lavender Fields Dear residents please see the following update. Liberty School Fair Last weekend the Lavender Fields Team was invited to the Liberty School Fair, which we were happy to attend as it gives us a chance to engage with the school. We had a stall set up for us where we provided many leaflets regarding crime prevention and also fun puzzles for the children. The children also seemed to enjoy the police car we brought down, and PCSO Steve our Mascot also joined us on the day. All in all the day was great success and we hope to be invited to any further events. Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Lavender Fields Safer Neighbourhoods team had the pleasure of being invited to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association event which took place last weekend. The event was mainly an exhibition displaying information regarding the religion, which was followed by a question and answer session. This was a great opportunity for the team to engage with the Muslim community and learn more about the religion. Arrests During this period the team has had three arrests; Whilst on Patrol PCSO’s from the team stopped a male they believed to be suspicious, officers from the team assisted in stopping the male who was found to be in Possession of a bladed article which is an offence to which he was arrested and then cautioned for at Wimbledon station. Also whilst officers where patrolling a priority area on the ward they came across two males seen running away from an incident police were called to, the males were stopped and searched and found to be in possession of articles used for fraud and a large sum of cash. They were arrested for the offences, which are being further investigated. Ward surgeries Ward surgeries are for you as a local resident to come along and discuss your views on the crime and disorder that affects you. The Community Bus and Street Briefing events offer you the opportunity to have your property marked, get a number of crime prevention and to discuss your local concerns with the team. Times 6pm-7pm Tuesday 10th May 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham 1pm-2pm Sunday 12th June 2011 Lavender Police Office Wilson Avenue 1pm - 2pm 14th Sunday August 2011 Lavender Police Office Wilson Avenue 6pm - 7pm 13th Tuesday September 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham COMMUNITY BUS & STREET BRIEFING 8pm-9pm Tuesday 31st May 2011 Lewis Road 5pm-6pm Thursday 23rd June 2011 Brangwyn Crescent 3pm -4pm Wednesday 27th July 2011 Victoria Road 7pm - 8pm Thursday 25th August 2011 Bond Road 8pm - 9pm Saturday 24th September 2011 Brangywn Crescent Lavender Fields Team: Sgt Andy Ball Pc Adi Lai Pcso Matt Moss Pcso Elif Chambers Pcso Sara Vandepeer Mobex: 020 8721 2744 Fax: 020 8649 3238 E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk, Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney, Safer Neighbourhoods Base, 14-18 Wilson Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3JL

DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME Merton has become the latest borough to become an active member of the Petrol Station Forecourt Watch Scheme. The scheme, run jointly by Territorial Policing Pan-London Forecourt Crime and the British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) aims to cut fuel theft across the Metropolitan Police Area. Forecourt Watch is being used in the London Borough of Merton to target and deter criminals who commit drive-offs, this problem has increased significantly with the recent rise in fuel prices. This type of crime is often linked to other crimes including theft of number plates and burglary so it is important that we catch those committing these offences and bring them to justice. PC Richard BROWN the Problem Solving Advisor for Merton Borough and Borough representative for Forecourt Watch said:- "We are all affected by this crime, as ultimately any losses suffered by the industry will be passed on to the paying customers. Several petrol stations have invested in upgraded CCTV to protect their staff and help to support prosecutions." Our aim is to maintain fuel stations as a safe environment for customers and staff, targeting those people who drive off without paying for their fuel and use service stations as a route to commit more serious crimes.” Research shows that offences of driving off without paying for fuel are often linked to offenders or vehicles involved in other types of crime and to disqualified drivers, those without insurance, tax or MOT, or vehicles with false number plates. BOSS Forecourt Watch documentation for the recording and notifying of drive-off incidents will be provided to staff at all forecourts taking part in the scheme. This enables fuel service stations to work in conjunction with police and BOSS to help bring offenders to justice. High visibility stickers and posters on the forecourt itself will raise awareness among customers and potential thieves that Forecourt Watch is in operation and that making off without payment is a criminal offence. Service stations registered with the scheme will also benefit from sharing information with police and each other on suspects, vehicles and known offenders – to maximise disruption and detection of offences. For any further information please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team via the main Met Police website by telephone or by e-mail. If you wish to become a member of Community safe and sign up to free crime alerts and news of what your local safer Neighbourhood Team is up to please contact them direct or join via www.communitysafe.gov.uk.

Lavender Fields Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2744 LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk Newsletter 28th April 2011 Lavender Fields Dear residents please see the following update. Give us your feedback The Metropolitan police have been running an online survey to research how the public want to access police services and influence the future of local policing in your area. The survey is part of a review being carried out by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) into the different ways in which you can contact police and access our services. These range from telephone, online and face-to-face methods, including via police stations and appointments. The survey aims to find out which of the many channels you currently use to contact us and after learning about the variety of ways that exist, the survey poses the question would you choose a different way of accessing police services in future. This survey is vital to enable that the police operate as efficiently and effectively as possible, please assist us by filling out the quick form either by clicking this link http://www.met.police.uk/contacts/public_access_survey.htm. Or by going to www.met.police.uk and clicking the online survey under the title give us your feedback. Group Risk Visits The London Fire Brigade(LFB) stations around Merton shall be conducting ‘Group Risk Visits’ formally known as Home Fire Safety Visits where they will provide free fire safety advice and fit smoke alarms where it is appropriate to do so. To apply for this service please see the below link https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/HomeFireSafetyVisit.asp This link will redirect you to the LFB website and a simple online form to request a home visit. Smoke is a silent killer that doesn’t give any warnings; smoke alarms save lives, no house should be without one. Dog watch scheme Merton's Dog Watch scheme will be officially launched on: Saturday 14th May 2011 in King George's Playing Field, Tudor Drive, Morden, SM4 4PN between 10am and 2pm. The scheme is aimed at dog owners from across the borough and aims to collect information from members about issues in their area that impact on their quality of life, for example, anti social behaviour, dangerous dogs or even untaxed vehicles. The scheme will also be used to advise and inform owners on dog welfare, care and legislation, through a quarterly newsletter. Please come along and support the event and bring your family, including your dog! There will be a dog agility course, training advice, free Health Checks, free micro chipping and lots more. For more information or to sign up to the scheme, do not hesitate to contact me at Clare.L.Hammond@met.police.uk or on 020 8721 2456. Ward surgeries Ward surgeries are for you as a local resident to come along and discuss your views on the crime and disorder that affects you. Community Bus and Street Briefing events offer you the opportunity to have your property marked, get a number of crime prevention and to discuss your local concerns with the team. Times 6pm-7pm Tuesday 10th May 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham 1pm-2pm Sunday 12th June 2011 Lavender Police Office Wilson Avenue COMMUNITY BUS & STREET BRIEFING 8pm-9pm Tuesday 31st May 2011 Lewis Road 5pm-6pm Thursday 23rd June 2011 Brangwyn Crescent Lavender Fields Team: Sgt Andy Ball Pc Adi Lai Pcso Matt Moss Pcso Elif Chambers Pcso Sara Vandepeer Mobex: 020 8721 2744 Fax: 020 8649 3238 E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk, Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney, Safer Neighbourhoods Base, 14-18 Wilson Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3JL

Lavender Fields Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2744 LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk Newsletter 14th April 2011 Lavender Fields Dear residents please see the following update. Artifice Burglaries Over the previous weekend there have been three artifice burglaries on three separate properties across the borough, it is unusual for there to be so many over so short a period of time but in light of that we want to offer some crime prevention advice regarding artifice burglaries. An artifice burglary is basically where someone gains entry into the house under false pretences, for example they may say they are there to read the gas meter or they are conducting maintenance in the area and need to check your property, or any other reason. Once inside the property they might try and make an excuse to be left alone i.e. use toilet, or if there are two of them one might be asked to see something allowing the other one time to roam the house uninterrupted, to commit the burglary. Never answer the door to someone you are unsure of, and you should always look who’s knocking before opening the door, if you have a chain employ its use before opening the door to make it difficult for the door to be forced once opened. Anyone requesting entry to the house for whatever reason should have an identification card which you should ask to see before allowing them entry. If they have a genuine reason for knocking on your door they will not take offence to be asked to provide it, if they do they may not be genuine. You do not have to permit anyone entry into your household if you do not want to. If they are from a company ask for the companies details so you can call the company before allowing them entry into the premises, although please bare in mind these numbers may not be genuine. If for whatever reason you think they are suspicious or not genuine do not allow them entry into the house and call the police. Furthermore please be aware that these people can be very persuasive and they may, despite precautions, gain entry into the premises. As a general rule always keep valuables out of sight, also never keep any keys near any exits to the house as it would be relatively easy for someone to slip the key into their pocket after distracting you briefly. If you need Police assistance for an emergency please dial 999, however if it is just information you wish to report then please call 0300 123 1212, the non emergency reporting number. If you have any concerns or information regarding artifice burglaries or know someone who you think may be vulnerable and wish advice please contact the Lavender Fields Safer Neighbourhoods team on 0208 721 2744 Ward surgeries are for you as a local resident to come along and discuss your views on the crime and disorder that affects you. Community Bus and Street Briefing events offer you the opportunity to have your property marked, get a number of crime prevention and to discuss your local concerns with the team. WARD SURGERY 6pm-7pm Wednesday 20th April 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham 6pm-7pm Tuesday 10th May 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham 1pm-2pm Sunday 12th June 2011 Lavender Police Office Wilson Avenue COMMUNITY BUS & STREET BRIEFING 2pm-3pm Friday 15th April 2011 Lavender Park 8pm-9pm Tuesday 31st May 2011 Lewis Road 5pm-6pm Thursday 23rd June 2011 Brangwyn Crescent Lavender Fields Team: Sgt Andy Ball Pc Adi Lai Pcso Matt Moss Pcso Elif Chambers Pcso Sara Vandepeer Mobex: 020 8721 2744 Fax: 020 8649 3238 E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk, Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney, Safer Neighbourhoods Base, 14-18 Wilson Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3JL

DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME In an effort to combat vehicle crime, Merton Borough Police in conjunction with Safer Merton are launching a ‘Drive Out Vehicle Crime’ initiative which will include a number of partnership interventions throughout the next 12 months. Inspector Jim COOK from Merton Police said, “Vehicle crime is the one of the highest crime types in the Borough and a number of Safer Neighbourhood Teams have had vehicle crime reduction chosen by their ward Panels to work on. We will be looking to raise the public’s awareness and offering advice on how they can help us reduce the incidence of vehicle crime. Over the coming weeks and months Merton Police will be carrying out a number of proactive operations against those involved in vehicle crime. Already the Safer Neighbourhood Teams conduct a large number of Automatic Number Plate Operations and will continue these with both uniform and plain clothes patrols in areas where vehicle crime is most prevalent. I would urge those living in Merton to contact their local Safer Neighbourhood Team and sign up to Community Safe to receive up to date news of what their local Safer Neighbourhood Team is up to. This is a free system and by joining it you can find out about crime alerts and what the Police are doing in your local area. You can join by either logging onto WWW.Communitysafe.gov.uk or by contacting your local Safer Neighbourhood Team direct”. We take this opportunity to remind you all to: Ensure cars are locked – this might seem simple but a high percentage of cars are left unlocked in Merton. Don’t leave anything on view – you may know your jacket is empty but an opportunist thief doesn’t. Take your sat nav out of your vehicle and clean the suction mark off the windscreen – thieves will smash your window just to check the glove box. For any further information please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team via the main Met Police website by telephone or by e-mail. If you wish to become a member of Community safe and sign up to free crime alerts and news of what your local safer Neighbourhood Team is up to please contact them direct or join via www.communitysafe.gov.uk.

Lavender Fields Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2744 LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk Newsletter 9th March 2011 Lavender Fields Dear residents please see the following update. Search warrants Lavender fields ward has conducted several warrants recently in order to combat crime on the ward. After receiving intelligence regarding a potential dangerous dog the team in partnership with the status dog unit executed a search warrant at an address within the ward. The dog was viewed by the specialist dog handlers and on this occasion was identified as a breed which is not restricted under the dangerous dogs act. The team have also recently conducted a drugs warrant at an address within the ward after information came to their attention regarding instances of the occupants being involved in the use and supply of drugs and instances of Anti Social Behaviour. Although no drugs were found at the premises two males were issued with Anti Social Behaviour Order notification letters. Arrests Officers from the team recently arrested a male who was wanted on two separate driving offences for having failed to appear at court hearings. Information was received by the team regarding a possible location where he would be found and upon attending he was arrested and placed back before the courts. Whilst on patrol officers identified two stolen vehicles on two separate occasions being used by the same male. On both occasions he was detained in the vehicles involved and arrested for various offences including disqualified driving, burglary, theft of motor vehicle and breach of bail. Ward Surgeries and Street Briefings Ward surgeries are for you as a local resident to come along and discuss your views on the crime and disorder that affects you. Street Briefing events offer you the opportunity to have your property marked, get crime prevention advice and discuss your local concerns with the team. WARD SURGERY 6pm-7pm Thursday 10th March 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham 6pm-7pm Wednesday 20th April 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham STREET BRIEFING 1pm-2pm Sunday 20th March 2011 Runnymede 2pm-3pm Friday 15th April 2011 Lavender Park Lavender Fields Team: Sgt Andy Ball Pc Adi Lai Pcso Matt Moss Pcso Elif Chambers Pcso Sara Vandepeer Mobex: 020 8721 2744 Fax: 020 8649 3238 E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk, Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney, Safer Neighbourhoods Base, 14-18 Wilson Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3JL

Lavender Fields Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 721 2744 LavenderFields.snt@met.police.uk Newsletter 2nd February 2011 Lavender Fields Dear residents, Please see the following update: Panel meeting Recently we held a Panel meeting, during which the panel discussed ward figures and priorities. From the panel meeting we have decided on new priorities for the team to focus on. Previous ward priorities were; Anti Social Behaviour by groups of youths Burglary Youth engagement These have now been changed to; Burglary Anti Social Behaviour by youths (e.g. gangs of youths) Anti Social Behaviour by youths (loitering) Face the people Face the people provides you with an opportunity to put your views and questions to Merton Council's Chief executive Ged Curran and Merton Police Borough Commander Dick Wolfenden 4pm – 6pm on Tuesday 8th February 2011 where they will be happy to speak to you about any community safety concerns. Please see the attached poster for further details. Arrests Officers from the team have made two arrests during the month of January. The first arrest related to a female residing on the ward who had failed to attend a court appearance with the court issuing a warrant for her arrest. The female was located and arrested with her being taken back to court for the matter to be dealt with. The second arrest related to an incident involving an assault at commercial premises during which two males were chased form the scene and detained nearby. Both males were arrested and taken to Wimbledon police station so that the investigation which is ongoing could be progressed. In other news PC Brown has unfortunately left the Lavender Fields team to join the Graveney team. PC Brown has been on the Lavender team for a good many years and has been very involved with community tactics across the ward. We thank her for the time she has spent on the Lavender ward and wish her all the best in her role on her new team. Ward Surgeries and Street Briefings Ward surgeries are for you as a local resident to come along and discuss your views on the crime and disorder that affects you. Community Bus and Street Briefing events offer you the opportunity to have your property marked, get crime prevention advice and discuss your local concerns with the team. WARD SURGERY 6pm-7pm Tuesday 15th February 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham 6pm-7pm Thursday 10th March 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham 6pm-7pm Wednesday 20th April 2011 Lavender Pavilion Steers Mead Mitcham COMMUNITY BUS & STREET BRIEFING 3pm-4pm Saturday 12th February 2011 Mortimer Road 1pm-2pm Sunday 20th March 2011 Runnymede 2pm-3pm Friday 15th April 2011 Lavender Park Lavender Fields Team: Sgt Andy Ball Pc Adi Lai Pcso Matt Moss Pcso Elif Chambers Pcso Sara Vandepeer Mobex: 020 8721 2744 Fax: 020 8649 3238 E-mail: LavenderFields.SNT@met.police.uk, Mail: Lavender Fields & Graveney, Safer Neighbourhoods Base, 14-18 Wilson Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3JL

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