Dear Residents,

Please be aware of an increase in the number of reported incidents of fraud.

 Please remember;

1. A fraudster telephones you claiming to be from your bank or the police. They tell you that your bank card details have been used fraudulently.

2. They suggest that you hang up and ring the bank/police back to ensure the call is genuine. DON'T BE FOOLED - they stay on the line. They then tell you to read out or key in your pin.

3. They send a taxi/courier to you to collect your bank card. With this and your PIN, they spend your money.

JUST REMEMBER: Your bank or the police will never ask  for your PIN number or bank card number.

 If you have been a victim of this crime, please call the police on 101.

 Regards,

 PS3 Stuart WILTSHIRE

Hillside/Trinity Ward

 

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The Mayor of London's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is holding a meeting on 26 February 2013 at 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Council Chamber, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX. Registration for this meeting will open at 5.30pm.

This will be immediately followed by a Merton Community Policing Partnership meeting, a public open meeting which all are welcome to attend.

The MOPAC meeting is part of a consultation on the Mayor’s Police and Crime Plan, which sets out the crime reduction strategy for London for the next four years.

The consultation runs from 7 January 2013 to 4 March 2013. Town hall meetings are being held in every London borough throughout January and February. The Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Stephen Greenhalgh, and senior Metropolitan Police officers will be sharing a platform to answer questions and discuss the issues.

The final Police and Crime Plan will be published by April 2013.

Pre-register for the meeting at http://www.london.gov.uk/

The draft plan is available for viewing and comment at www.london.gov.uk

For more information email policeandcrimeplan@mopac.london.gov.uk

For more information on the Merton Community Policing Partnership visit www.mertonconnected.com/mcpp

 

PS Wiltshire

The survey on community concerns in relation to crime, disorder, anti-social behaviour and drugs and alcohol has been extended until 30th November 2012.

 Safer Merton, the partnership which includes the Council, Police, Fire Brigade, Probation and Health is calling on people who live, work and visit Merton to answer their annual survey about community safety in the borough. The results of the survey are combined with an examination of all the crimes that have happened in Merton in order to help Safer Merton set the partnership’s priorities for 2013/14.  

The survey can be completed online at http://www.merton.gov.uk/safermertonconsultation or paper copies are available from your local Safer Neighbourhood Teams and various locations across the borough.

Regards

PS Wiltshire

 

f you would be interested in registering your phone for FREE, then please fill in the gaps below and send it back to trinity.snt@met.police.uk. We register your phones unique serial number (IMEI) onto a website called Immobilise.com. If your phone is ever lost or stolen and the police find it, we will do a check on the phones unique number and then we will know who to return it too. Its as simple as that.

Name

Address

Phone number (optional)

Email Address

Phones Make and Model -

 

 

 

example: Apple iPhone5

IMEI number - You can find this number by bringing up the keypad and pressing *#06#, a unique number will then appear on the screen

If you have any questions or queries please contact craig.elmer@met.police.uk

We hope to hear from you soon

Many Thanks

Trinity SNT

 

Police urge residents to ‘think like a burglar’ over the Autumn Nights

As the nights draw in, the Met commences Operation ‘Autumn Nights’, its seasonal awareness campaign to combat burglary, robbery and anti-social behaviour. With clocks due to go back an hour on Sunday 28 October and both Halloween and bonfire night approaching, residents become more vulnerable to burglars as the evenings get darker and burglars find it easy to identify unoccupied homes left in the dark.

So people of Merton Borough, here are the top ten tips for crime prevention from the Met! 

1. Mark or etch your property with your postcode, house or flat number or the first three letters of your house name.

2. Register items with a serial number at http://www.immobilise.com/

3. Do not leave your car keys, valuables or ID documents near a door, letterbox or window.

4. Always check who's at the door and don't open it if you feel anxious.

5. Close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you are only going out for a few minutes.

6. Keep your valuables out of sight.

7. Leave some lights on if it will be dark before you get home.

8. Fit a mortice lock to your front door and other external doors. Consider installing a burglar alarm.

9. Always keep sheds and outbuildings locked.

10. Cancel milk or other deliveries if you will be away for days or weeks at a time.

 

 

 

 

Hello Everyone,

With winter approaching it is time to lock away all garden tools, patio furniture and ladders. These items could then be used by the intruder to break into a house.

Gates, fences and walls should be kept in good repair to stop intruders getting in. 

The boundaries of a property are the first line of defence against burglars. Strong gates, fences and walls in good repair can deter intruders from getting to the back and sides of property.

Make sure rear garden fences are high enough to make climbing them difficult. Flimsy trellis can be used to add additional height and make it less likely that someone will risk climbing over

Side gates need to be positioned as close to the front of the house as possible. Thieves will be put off by the fact that they are in full view of the neighbours

Gates are kept locked at all times

Ladders are locked to a secure fixture in the shed or garage so they cannot be used to reach top floor windows of your house.

 

Kind Regards

 

Sgt Stuart Wiltshire PS3

Hillside SNT

 

Due to an increase in residential burglary within Hillside, we urge you to read the following:

Some burglars try to trick their way in. They may say they are from the water, gas or electric company or the local council. Or, they may ask for a glass of water, or to wash their hands or claim to have lost a pet. In fact, they’ll use any story they can to get in. They can be young (even children) or old, male or female, and might work alone or in teams. They often target the elderly.

·         Lock
Keep your doors and windows locked, even when you’re at home.

·         Stop
Are you expecting anyone, do they have an appointment? Make sure the back door is locked - some thieves work in pairs with the other one sneaking in the back while you’re at the front door.

·         Chain
Put the door bar or chain on before you open the door.

·         Check
Check their identity carefully. Ask for an ID card. Close the door and check using a phone number from the phone book or a relevant bill, not the one on the card.

 

If in doubt, keep them out. Ask them to make an appointment or come back later when someone else is around. Genuine callers won’t mind. If you are suspicious, report the incident to the police. You may help prevent them from burgling someone else.

Hillside Safer Neighbourhood Team

Wimbledon Police Station

15 Queens Road, Wimbledon SW19 8NN

Tel: 020 8721 2458

Email: Hillside.snt@met.police.uk

 

In an emergency always dial 999

NEW Non Emergency Police number - 101

Dear All,

Please see the below link, which provides some crime prevention advice. It refers to a gang of Romanian pickpockets who say they are coming to London for the games. The link is to a video that shows a couple of methods the pickpockets use.

As police warn that gangs of pickpockets could target Olympic spectators, one shows off his "one-second" technique.

 http:// www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/uk-18798792 

 If you experience problems with the link please delete the http:// part of the link.

Regards,

PS 3VW Stuart Wiltshire 

Trinity and Hillside Safer Neighbourhoods Team 

Please be aware:

We have received reports that men are calling colding stating there is a problem with leaks and attempting to get home owners to hire dehumidifiers at extortionate rates. We urge all residents not be persuaded to buy, hire or have work carried out on their homes by doorstep ‘workmen'. If you receive such an approach don’t let any workmen into your home under any circumstances. If you are suspicious of any callers, keep them shut out and call police immediately on 999.

Thank you!

A/PS Craig BROWN

Hillside SNT

 Merton Police are now on Twitter - Please follow us on #MPSMerton - For updates on the police in your community.

This is not a crime reporting system and we can always be contacted in an emergency on 999 and by the non emergency number 101.

 

There is currently an increase in domestic burglary where those entering homes are removing jewellery - If you keep valuable jewellery at home, keep it in a locked safe that cannot be easily removed. - Don’t display gold jewellery on show in public unnecessarily. - Ensure your doors and windows are closed and locked when you leave and remove keys from locks. - Set your burglar alarm when you go out. - Look like you are in when you are out – use a timer switch to turn lights on at night if you are out for a long period of time. Thank you for continuing communitysafe. if you wish to contact the team, please do so via  Hillside.SNT@met.police.uk  or telephone:  0208 721 2458 For non-emergency calls, where life is not endangered dial  101, or in case of emergency where life is endangered 999 Regards  PS3  Stuart WILTSHIRE 0208 721 2458

 Dear Hillside Residents

 

 

As your Sergeant for Hillside Ward, I am trying to register interest in taking part in a new initiative which aims to increase the police's understanding of the issues which affect you and the wider community.

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

Your contribution, via an online survey will help make their decisions more relevant to your local area and the problems that affect your community. The survey will be emailed to you approximately 2 weeks before the next Ward Panel meeting. It involves you filling out a handful of questions and returning the survey. The results of this survey I will present to the Ward Panel at the relevant meeting.

There will also be 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. 

Please note that adding a comment does not mean you will automatically receive a reply from our team.

 

If you are interested in taking part in this online survey please reply to the Hillside.snt@met.police.uk including your address and contact details so that we can get back to you.

 

Thank you

 

Sgt Jeff New
Hillside Safer Neighbourhoods Team

0208 721 2458

Hillside.snt@met.police.uk.

Dear resident,

 

I should like to make you aware of the following message from Merton Trading Standards.

Merton Trading Standards are reporting a noticeable rise in scams targeting local residents and businesses.

One recently reported scam concerns telephone calls from con artists who attempt to gain bank and personal details from victims by claiming they are entitled to compensation following a road traffic collision.

The usual technique is to phone the victims on a withheld number from overseas and tell them they know the victim has been in a car accident in the last few years and that they are eligible to claim compensation if they have been in a road accident.

Trading Standards are warning residents not to part with their bank or personal details unless they know they are dealing with a genuine organisation. They stress you should never let yourself to be pressured or persuaded into releasing your details to someone you do not know or trust.

For more information on scams and how to avoid being caught out please visit www.merton.gov.uk/scams”

 

Kind regards,

 

Emma Gardiner

PS18VW

Hillside SNT

E-mail: Hillside.snt@met.police.uk

Tel: 0208 7212458

Dear residents,

                        I should like to take this opportunity to make you aware of a scam letter that is being sent to residents within the ward.

 

The letter purports to be from a Huo Pong who represents Hung Kai Finance Company. The letter claims that the recipient is entitled to claim a legacy of approximately $10.5 million United States Dollars.

 

Please do not be taken in by this letter.

 

This letter is a scam. It would seem that other areas of, not only the borough, but the country have received this letter.

 

Please could you make those without access to CommunitySafe, particularly potentially vulnerable neighbours, aware of this letter to prevent them falling prey to such a callous fraud.

 

Should you require any further crime prevention or advice, please do not hesitate to contact your local SNT team.

 

Kind regards,

 

Emma Gardiner

PS18VW

Hillside SNT

E-mail: Hillside.snt@met.police.uk

Tel: 0208 7212458

Dear Resident,

        May I take this opportunity to remind you of the following crime prevention advice -

1. If you have a UPVC door, please remember to not only turn the handle up, but also to lock it with the key. At the scene of a recent burglary where a car was stolen, police found a metal pole which had been bent to enable it to not only fit through a letter box, but to hook around the door handle and pull it down.

 

2. Please do not leave car keys in sight of a door. A similar "fishing" technique is being used to fish car keys through the letter box - no need for suspects to even enter the property.

 

3. Keep keys in a safe place, and if you can, take them with you to bed.

 

Please don’t make it easy for criminals to help themselves to your hard earned belongings.

If you would like more information on this, or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact your local Hillside SNT.

 

Regards,

Emma Gardiner

PS18VW

Hillside SNT

E-mail: Hillside.snt@met.police.uk

Tel: 0208 7212458

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

ear residents,

 

The following is a guide on various measures that can be taken in order to reduce the risk of your pedal cycle being stolen.

 

LOCKS

 

First and foremost it is important to emphasise that the best way to reduce the risk of bike theft is to invest in a substantial bike lock, there are many different types available on the market, but D-locks and heavy chain locks are particularly strong and will help reduce the risk of bike theft. For further advice see www.soldsecure.com.

 

LOCKING YOUR BIKE

 

It is important when locking your bike that any removable parts, i.e. wheels, saddles etc, are either removed or secured with the bike, and most importantly make sure the main frame is secured to whichever locking point you are using. Any locks use you use should not be allowed to trail on the floor as this will aid any thief in attempting to break the lock. When you secure the bike, make sure that it is locked in such a way that any movement is limited making it hard for anyone to position it to facilitate cutting the lock.

 

When choosing your locking point it is important to secure the bike to an immovable object or stand, preferably a designated cycle stand. It is also worth bearing in mind that if you avoid locking your bike in an isolated and dimly lit location, you limit any opportunities for potential thieves.

When locking your bike to a lamppost or sign, consider the height and assess whether it would be possible for someone to lift the bike and lock over the top in order to steal it.

 

BIKE IDENTIFICATION

 

It is important to make note of any serial numbers or unique features of your bike to make it easy to trace or identify in the event it is stolen, and you can also register your cycle with a bike marking scheme online. It is quite common for police to recover stolen bikes where we are unable to re-unite it with an owner as the bike has not been registered and quite often because the owner has not reported the theft to police in the first place.

Reporting stolen bikes not only helps us with restoring it to the owner but it can also provide us with valuable information which can assist us in tackling bike theft on the streets. Companies such as SELECTAMARK provide online marking schemes.

 

PURCHASING BIKES ONLINE

 

When purchasing bikes online from private sellers it is important to ask yourself a question, is the sale price too good to be true? If so then there is a possibility that the bike is stolen! Find out how much the bike is worth first and then compare that with the asking price.

 

Regards,

 

Emma Gardiner

PS18VW

Hillside SNT

E-mail: Hillside.snt@met.police.uk

Tel: 0208 7212458

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.

 

 

Dear residents,

                       Please see information below, sent on behalf of Lee Roberts.

 

Free Women's Self Defence Classes

 

Neighbourhood Watch are offering women the chance to learn various techniques regarding women’s self-protection. The chances of being a victim of an attack are very unlikely but you will be taught skills that could assist you in dealing with confrontational situations. The training is being offered free of charge but you will need to commit to two 1 and a 1/2 hour sessions over two weeks (one session each week). In order to be as inclusive as possible we are holding 4 events, two of which are during the day.

 

Date as follows:

 

14th and 21st September 2011 - 11.30am-1.00pm - Raynes Park - St Matthews Church Hall, Spence Road (j/w Durham Road)
12th and 19th October 2011 - 7pm-8.30pm -  Mitcham Police Station
29th November and 6th December 2011 - 7pm-8.30pm - Morden - Civic Centre
7th and 14th December 2011 - 11am-12.30pm - Wimbledon - Venue TBC

 

The sessions are being run by Leoni Munslow, who has 20 years experience in martial arts and holds a black belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu, a brown belt in Judo and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). An active competitor in domestic and international competitions, Leoni is the current British Champion in BJJ and has been nominated "UK female competitor of the year 2010" by the European Fight Network.

 

If you are interested in attending one of the sessions please contact the Neighbourhood Watch office at mertonnhw@met.police.uk or call 020 8649 3213.

 

Regards

Lee Roberts

 

Neighbourhood Watch Manager

Mitcham Police Station

58 Cricket Green

Mitcham

Surrey

CR4 4LA

 

Telephone: 020 8649 3213

Email: lee.roberts@met.police.uk

Website: www.mertonnhw.co.uk

Dear residents,

                        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

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.

Dear residents,

 

Merton Borough Commander Chief Superintendent Dick Wolfenden writes "Since my last update (6pm yesterday), much work has been done overnight in relation to identifying and arresting those responsible for Monday night's serious disorder in Colliers Wood.

 

This morning a number of search warrants have been executed locally by Merton police, leading to a number of arrests.  

A significant amount of property believed to have been stolen from local retailers has been recovered.

 

Last night was relatively quiet with no outbreaks of disorder. Current policing levels are set to continue and will be reviewed on a daily basis.

I would like to thank the many members of our local communities and businesses who have been providing information to us about suspected looters and those involved in the violence, and supporting my officers and staff with so many messages of goodwill. 

 

We urge our communities to continue helping us, giving any information on the identities of the wanted people whose CCTV images we either have or will be releasing over the coming days. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 11 or Merton Police via 101 any time.

 

We continue to work closely with our partners at Merton Council and I thank them for the extraordinary support they are giving us in so many practical ways.

I have been asked by a number of stakeholders to explain the purpose of two operations that are running at the moment 'Operation Kirkin' and 'Operation Withern'

 

Operation Kirkin is the overall MPS policing operation which is coordinating a pan-London response to the series of outbreaks of criminality and disorder across London which commenced in Haringey Borough on Saturday 6th August and has spread to other London boroughs, including Merton.

Operation Withern is the Pan-London dedicated criminal investigation which is coordinating the resources and investigative strategies associated with all the crimes associated with the same events.

 

Merton Borough is aligned to and supporting both operations, making full use of the central and specialist support and additional resources available from elsewhere within the organisation.

 

Finally many of my staff are tired, but we remain absolutely resolute in our shared desire to do all that we possibly can to continue to keep communities within the borough safe and prevent bad things happening to good people.

As always, on behalf of all at Merton Police, thank you once again for the many messages of support we are currently receiving.   

 

Regards,

 

Emma Gardiner

PS18VW

Hillside SNT

E-mail: Hillside.snt@met.police.uk

Tel: 0208 7212458