Police are urgently seeking witnesses to a violent incident in South Park Gardens,SW19.
On 27 May 2010 at 1100 hours a young female sustained an eye injury following a confrontation with an 18 year old male.The female was a white, blonde haired female who had a push chair and small child with her. She sustained a heavy eye injury.The male party is described as a Black male, 18 years of age and wearing a black baseball cap.
The victim has described a white female with blonde hair and glasses between the approximate ages of 25 - 30 and walking a Labrador style dog.
The victim describes this female as intervening in the assault and then escorting the victim to Wimbledon train station.
Police urgently wish to speak to this witness or anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Please contact
PC KEMPSHALL or TDC THORNTON
AT WIMBLEDON POLICE STATION
ON
0208 649 3063
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Residents this email is to inform you that all reported crime on Hillside Ward is showing a 26% decrease on the same period last year, with reported burglaries showing a 41% decrease on the same period. The comparison dates have been 1st April 2009-18th August 2009 and 1st April 2010 - 18th August 2010.Your team and all officers at Merton have worked tirelessly to reduce crime on the ward and we will continue to maintain the momentum in order to continue to make your ward safer.
During the course of our duties police regular recover property that we are unable to identify the owner. Even though we strongly suspect this property is stolen, without being able to identify the owner police are unable to prosecute the offenders or return the property to the rightful owners.Immobilize is the world's largest FREE register of possession ownership details forms a very effective tool in helping to reduce crime and repatriate recovered personal property to its rightful owners.Immobilize can be used by members of the public and businesses to register their valued possessions or company assets, and exclusive to Immobilize all account holders registered items and ownership details are viewable on the Police national property database. This online checking service is used by all UK Police forces to trace owners of lost and stolen property.Please go to the following website for more details www.immobilise.com
The Wimbledon Village Safer Neighbourhood Team's popular Annual Charity Tug of War will take place this year at the Wimbledon Common Stables Open Day on Sunday 12 September, by the Ranger's Office, Wimbledon Common, Windmill Road SW19 (off Parkside).The charity of choice for 2010 is 'Help for Heroes'.
Teams are currently registering to participate, so don't delay, take up the challenge, join in the fun, enter a team and help them raise money to aid the many wounded men and women serving in HM Forces.
For details of entry Tel: 020 8721 2457 or E-mail: wimvillagetugowar@btinternet .
In the coming months your team will continue to knock on every door on the ward and introduce ourselves as part of the ongoing Meet the Streets campaign. We will also be increasing our patrols within the town centre during the school term in order deal with some of the anti social behaviour that is experienced in the mornings and evenings.You can contact us on 0208 721 2458 or via email hillside.snt@met.police.uk with any concerns you may have.
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Hillside Ward Panel met on 22nd July 2010 at Ely’s Dept Store. Discussed were the priorities that the team was to work on for the coming months. It was decided that Residential Burglary, Theft from the person (pick pocketing) and Anti Social Behaviour are the main focus for our patrols. That being said the team is also looking at the slight increase in theft of pedal cycles across the ward. Can I remind residents of the need to secure your bike with a sturdy D LOCK. Also if bicycles are left in front and back gardens that they are locked also. If you would like to have your bike property marked please contact us details below.
Reported Crime across the Metropolitan Police District is on the decrease however, the “Fear of Crime” is still ever present and tackling this is seen as one of our greatest ongoing challenges. To this end Merton Police have created a strategy with the objective of visiting every household and retail/business premise’s on the Ward over the next 12-24 months period. The aim is to increase awareness of the SNT’s, our ongoing work and enhance communication links .Hillside SNT will be starting this strategy shortly; during this time high visibility patrols across the ward will continue. Officers will also be linking this work in with our attempts reduce further the number of reported crimes.
On the 19th July 2010 Merton Police commenced Operation Lockdown, a three month burglary initiative which will employ a range of tactics to disrupt burglary, gain intelligence and arrest and convict offenders in identified hotspots across the Borough. Whilst the number of burglary offences across the Borough remain relatively low, there has been a recent rise in the number of opportunist burglaries where entry has been gained through open windows and unlocked doors. Many of these could be avoided. Residents are reminded to lock doors and windows when they go out, to keep ground floor doors and windows closed and secure when they go to bed and not to leave expensive and valuable items in view of passers by. Simple measures and some extra care will go along way to preventing you from becoming a victim of burglary.
You can meet a member of your team on
3/8/2010 Starbucks, Wimbledon Bridge Road, SW19 0900-1000
6/8/2010 Stanton Road, SW19 1700-1730
14/8/2010 St Georges Road Car Park, St Georges Road, SW19 1130-1200
You can contact us at Hillside.snt@met.police.uk or 02087212458
Tony Oram PS24VW
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In the past two weeks crime on the ward as expected has increased slightly from a 59 days without a burglary on the ward. With the Tennis drawing in many thousands of people onto the ward we have seen an increase in minor thefts and theft's from motor vehicle's. The team has been working with a neighbouring wards both in uniform and plain clothes , to increase patrols in vulnerable areas particularly the town centre.
Come and get your free ‘Secur-I-Disc’ tamper proof tax disc holder as part of an ongoing campaign to drive out vehicle crime in the Borough. The ‘Secur-I Disc’ tax disc holder prevents the re-use of a tax disc, thereby making it pointless to steal.Merton Police Crime Prevention Advisor PC Greg HUNT said, "This is our final intervention of the ‘Drive Out Vehicle Crime’ campaign which has been a real success in getting the message out to the public to take valuables with them and to secure their vehicles. We hope the Merton residents will continue in this trend to keep ‘theft from vehicle’ statistics down”. Your local Safer Neighbourhood Teams will continue to run smaller more local crime prevention events within the Community”.The ‘Secur-I-Disc’ tamper proof tax disc holder are available free of charge at the vehicle crime road shows run by your local Safer Neighbourhood Teams or by contacting your local Safer Neighbourhood Team. For further crime reduction advice contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.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
Have Your Say on Policing in London
The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) is consulting on London's policing priorities and are interested in your opinion.People can take part in the consultation by completing a short questionnaire online (www.mpa.gov.uk/publications/policingplans/haveyoursay/) or calling 020 7202 0063 for a paper copy or telephone questionnaire.The MPA are also keen to consult with businesses. If you have contact with any businesses in your area and wouldn’t mind disseminating details of the consultation to them, please contact Melissa Pepper. The Have Your Say on Policing in London consultation closes on Friday 26 November 2010.
Tony Oram PS24VW hillside.snt@met.police.uk 0208 7212458
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This email is to say it is now 56 days since the last residential burglary on Hillside Ward, also to inform you that crime on the ward is very low . Reports of theft from the peron (pick-pocketing) have decreased significantly. This is extremely good news. Crime's of note in the last week on the ward include a theft from a motor vehicle on Wimbledon Hill Road, property was unfortunately left on display and stolen. Also a bank card was stolen from a cash point machine on St Georges Road SW19. It is believed a suspect has distracted the victim whilst at the cash point observed the pin number and taken the card. Fortunately the card was cancelled before any transactions were made. Please be careful whilst at the ATM and be aware of people loitering behind you whilst using the mashine. Please report any suspicious activity to the bank or Police via 999.
This leads me on to say as you are no doubt awrae the Tennis starts on Monday 21st June this means that the Town Centre will be extremely busy. Please take care of your possessions whilst in the town centre. Your team will be patrolling the town centre in plain clothes and uniform to target the criminals who will no doubt attend Wimbledon.
Tony Oram PS24VW
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This email is to inform you that it has been 47 days since the last residential burglary on Hillside Ward. This is good news in as much that the increased presence on the ward provided by your Safer Neighbourshoods team has proved successful.However let's not be complacent and please remember to secure your home and property . If you wish to have a free home security please contact us , we will be happy to come round to your home and offer security advice.
Other crimes of note that have occured on the ward recently have been a slight increase in the theft of pedal cycles from underground car parks and bike racks. Please ensure that all bikes are secured properly and you make note of the serial number . We as the police recover many bikes and unfortunately we are unable to identify the owner as victims do not record the frame/serial number in order that we can match the bike. If you would like your bike marked please join us outside Wimbledon BR Stn on the forecourt on Monday 14th June 2010 between 530pm and 7pm where we will gladly security mark your bike for free.
Lastly if your road or block of flats would like to be a member of neighbourhood watch please contact us and we will arrange to set up a scheme in your location.
Our details are as follows email: Hillside.snt@met.police.uk or via our phone 0208 721 2458
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Drive Out Vehicle Crime
Merton - Driving out vehicle crime
June 2010
DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME
Get your free car air freshener as part of an ongoing campaign to drive out vehicle crime in the Borough
Merton Police and Safer Merton are handing out free car air fresheners to motorists in the Borough with a crime prevention message written on it. The message on the air freshener is clear - STOP - All valuables have been removed whilst on the other side the message reminding motorists to remove all valuables appears.
Merton Police Crime Reduction Advisor Pc Greg HUNT said, "The Partnership is committed to keeping crime low by reducing vehicle crime. Theft from motor vehicle is on the increase and all too often the thief steals property left out on open display in the vehicle. These air fresheners serve two purposes, firstly stating that all items of value have been removed from the vehicle whilst secondly acting as a reminder to remove items of value from the vehicle. Taking a few seconds to remove any valuables from your vehicle may save you hundreds of pounds in repairing a broken window and replacing your valuables. This runs alongside the vulnerable vehicle scheme already being run by your Safer Neighbourhood Teams. If officers out on patrol discover something of value left out on open display in a vehicle they will contact the registered keeper and warn them of the likelihood of returning to their vehicle and finding that property stolen. This will either be in person at the time or by the Teams writing to the registered keeper if not local. This information may well be shared with insurance companies in the event of an insurance claim which may affect that claim”
The air fresheners are available free of charge at the vehicle crime road shows run by your local Safer Neighbourhood Teams or by contacting your local Safer Neighbourhood Team. For further crime reduction advice contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.
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.
On Saturday 5th June Hillside Officers will be holding a vehicle crime roadshow at Sainsburys Worple Road in the car park above the store.
Your Hillside Safer Neighbourhood Team can be contacted on Telephone 020 8721 2458 or by E mail on hillside.snt@met.police.uk
Regards
Simon Hirsh PC222VW
Hillside SNT.
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Your ward panel met at ELYS Dept. Store on 20th May 2010 where your ward priorities for the coming months were set . Your team will be working on the following priorities. Residential Burglary, Theft (pick-pocketing in the town centre) and Anti Social Behaviour in the Town Centre.
Over the weekend on Hillside ward your team have provided a visible presence and for the hottest weekend of the year there has only been two reported crimes on the ward.They were reports for criminal damage one in a shop , the other to a motor vehicle.
With the forecast of better weather please be mindful of securing your property .
Do not leave windows and doors open when not in the premises and this includes vehicles,leaving car windows open even slightly open is easy pickings for a potential thief.
Please contact your team on 0208 721 2458 or email hillside.snt@met.police.uk
Tony Oram PS24VW
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Residents of Hillside Ward this email is an update as to what crime has occurred on the ward in the past few weeks.
I will provide a break down of the crime for the month of April 2010.
There have been 5 residential burglaries on the ward.
Any report of burglary is unacceptable and the team is committed to reduce this figure in the coming months. Please report any suspicious persons/activity to the police via 999 or to the team details below.
Vehicle crime on the ward reveals that in April 2010 only 2 crimes were reported, this again is unacceptable however considering the size of the ward and the transient community frequenting the ward this number is very low.
With increased presence on the ward we have reduced crime and less people are becoming victims of vehicle crime on Hillside ward. PC Greg HUNT, Crime Prevention Advisor for Merton Police said; “By following simple steps such as locking your car and removing valuable items from your vehicle, you will significantly reduce the chance of becoming a victim of vehicle crime. Thieves will target cars which are insecure or where they can see items such as mobile phones or satellite navigation systems through the window. The aim of our campaign is to educate motorists on how to reduce the risk.”
Despite repeated calls for the public to be vigilant around their personal property within the town centre residents and visitors to Hillside are continually victim to theft of personal items.
During April seven people became victims of pick-pocketing in Wimbledon Town centre.
Recent plain clothes patrols by your team in April paid off around Starbucks Coffee shop where officers arrested three persons for credit card crime. Increased patrols continue along with PCSO's delivering crime prevention advice at venues across the ward. If you would like to receive personal property alarms and bells please contact us and we will deliver these items to you.
A community satisfaction Survey was recently conducted by PC HOPKINS in the Hillside Ward. The survey highlighted issues surrounding areas of Graffiti and poor street lighting. In response to this the local Safer Neighbourhood Team and PC HOPKINS have arranged for a visual audit to be conducted in the area. We have been liaising closely with the local council and this will allow us to organise the removal of any Graffiti and for street lighting to be improved. Increased patrols continue and a series of crime prevention tactics have been deployed. There has been a marked decrease in the number of reported acts of criminal damage and we will continue in our efforts to identify those offenders on the Ward. Although PC Hopkins is not a member of the local SNT he is continuing with his efforts to assist the ward in any way possible. Core response teams have been appraised of the local issues and have been tasked with conducting high visibility patrols in the area in an effort to further deter crime
You can contact your team on the following telephone number 0208 721 2458 or via e-mail hillside.snt@met.police.uk, your ward panel is meeting 20th May 2010 if you have any issues you wish to raise at the panel meeting please contact us and I will ensure that these are raised at the meeting.
Tony Oram PS24VW
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Merton Council is warning residents against a bogus bin man operating in the borough.
The council has received several reports from residents saying a 45-year-old black man, 5”10 tall of stocky build and wearing either an orange or yellow high viz coat, has been calling at residential properties throughout the borough offering to take away residents’ rubbish and bulky items for a fee. He times his round just ahead of the legitimate council-employed dustmen. Once he seals the deal with unsuspecting householders, he dumps the refuse and bulky items in the street, walking away cash in hand.
The council is asking residents to contact its enforcement section on 020 8545 3170 if they are approached by someone offering to remove their rubbish and bulky waste for a cash fee.
Residents needing their bulky waste collected can call the council on 020 8274 4902 or log on to www.merton.gov.uk/refuse/bulky for further information.
It is important to note that if you don’t check that the person offering a waste removal service is legitimate and has a licence, you may be liable to pay any fines for illegally-dumped rubbish that can be traced back to you. You may even have to go to court. So, for this reason alone, it is worth checking who is offering to take away your rubbish
Tony Oram PS24VW Hillside Ward 0208 721 2458
hilliside.snt@met.police.uk
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April update
Dear Members,
Get your free ‘Don’t Bother Kit' as part of an ongoing campaign to drive out vehicle crime in the Borough. Merton Police and Safer Merton are handing out free Don’t Bother Kits to motorists within the Borough. Theft from vehicles accounts for 66% of all recorded vehicle crime. The Don’t Bother Kit helps educate the vehicle owner to remove valuables. It also tells a would be thief that valuables have been removed from that vehicle.
The Partnership is committed to keeping crime low by reducing vehicle crime. Theft from motor vehicle is on the increase and all too often the thief steals property left out on open display in the vehicle. The Don’t Bother Kit tells the thief that everything of value has been taken from the vehicle. Taking a few seconds to remove any valuables from your vehicle may save you hundreds of pounds in repairing a broken window and replacing your valuables. This runs alongside the vulnerable vehicle scheme already being run by your Safer Neighbourhood Teams. If officers out on patrol discover something of value left out on open display in a vehicle they will contact the registered keeper and warn them of the risk of have their valuables on show. This will either be in person at the time or by the Teams writing to the registered keeper if not local.
The Don’t Bother Kits are available free of charge at the Partnership Road shows through the year or by contacting your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Thank you for reading
Simon Hirsh
PC 222VW
Hillside Safer Neighbourhood Team
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Residents of Hillside Ward this e-mail is an update as to what has been happening on the ward.
Burglary- The increase in burglaries seen in February 2010 has been followed by a decrease in reported burglaries for March so far. Your team has increased it's presence on the ward and this has seen a reduction in reported burglary. However despite repeated requests residents are leaving their premises vulnerable by not securing their properties. If you would like a crime prevention survey please contact your team and we will gladly survey your home and point out vulnerable areas.
Bogus callers- There have reports of a female preying on the vulnerable and elderly purporting to be from social services then gaining entry to premises and stealing property. The majority of these offences have occurred in the Morden area, lets not be complacent . Please check for ID of all callers and check on your neighbours to ensure they do not fall victim to crime, report all suspicious persons to police
Believed medicine scam-Leaflets are being distributed through letterboxes from a charity requesting unwanted medicines, claiming they can be sent to third world countries.The flyer is bright yellow with black writing. It indicates that members of the public should place any unused/unneeded medicines in a plastic bag and leave it on their doorstep on a allocated day.This is not believed to be a legitimate agency and there are serious safety issues with medicines being left on doorsteps where they may be accessed by children.Pleas eagain report to to local team on the details below.If urgent dial 999
Please contact Hillside Ward 02087212458 e-mail hillside.snt@met.police.uk.
We would welcome your call about issues that affect you on the ward.
Tony Oram PS24VW
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Resident's of Hillside Ward we have seen a slight increase in reported burglaries for the month of February. Please take note of the crime prevention advice attached in order that we see burglaries reduce acrosss the ward.
Can I ask that you report all suspicious activity to your team via telephone 0208 721 2458 or email:hillside.snt@met.police.uk. If it is urgent dial 999.
You can meet your local officer on the following dates and times.
Thursday 11th March - Alwyne Road 15:00-15:30
Thursday 11th March - Compton Road 15:30-16:00
Friday 12th March - Savona Close 17:00-18:00
Sunday 14th March - Spencer Hill 14:00-14:30
Sunday 14th March - Murray Road 14:30-15:00
Monday 22nd March - The Downs (j/w Ridgway) 17:00-18:00
Tuesday 23rd March - Thornton Road 18:00-19:00
Thursday 25th March - Denmark Road 17:30-18:00
Thursday 25th March - St Johns Road 18:00-18:30
Tuesday 30th March - Pine Grove 07:30-08:00
Tuesday 30th March - Brockham Close 08:00-08:30
Saturday 3rd April - Edge Hill Court 07:00-18:00
Thursday 8th April - Ridgway Gardens 16:00-16:30
Thursday 8th April - Berkeley Place 16:30-17:00
Friday 9th April - Ricards Road 15:30-16:00
Friday 9th April - Leopold Avenue 16:00-16:30
Tony Oram PS24VW
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Police and council join forces to answer your queries
Merton Council and the Police are joining forces next week (Wednesday 10th March 2010 from midday - 2pm) with the second 'Face the Public' event aimed at listening to your views and giving answers to your community safety questions.
As part of their statutory duty to speak to the public about these issues, Merton Council's chief executive Ged Curran and Merton Police Borough Commander Chris Bourlet are going around the borough over the coming months inviting people who live, work or visit Merton to come along and ask them their questions about community safety, crime and anti-social behaviour.
They will kick start the events next Wednesday 10th March 2010 in Wimbledon Town centre on the Piazza near to Morrison's Supermarket from midday until 2pm and will have the local Safer Neighbourhood teams on hand to speak to you too. Just look out for the reassurance bus and come and get involved.
Further events will follow throughout the year .
We look forward to seeing you
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Hillside Ward residents this is your March update of what has been happening on your ward. Your current priorities that your team are working on are as follows along with what we are doing in relation to these priorities.
Burglary - Your team continues to provide a visible presence on the ward and the team have reduced burglary by 25% on the ward in the last five months measured against figures from May 09 -Oct 09. By making sure that your premises are secure means that we can reduce burglary even further. If you would like a crime prevention survey of your premises please contact the team.
Theft from the person (pick pocketing) - The team has been working hard to keep reports down in relation to theft from the person. We are working in plain clothes on the ward targeting locations known for this crime. Your PCSO’s are also out giving valuable crime prevention advice. Can I ask that you all take care of your personal possessions when out in the Town centre and report any suspicious activity to the Police.
Graffiti- The team has an enormous task to try and capture individuals for this type of crime. We are working in partnership with the London borough of Merton to clean up parts of the ward that is blighted by Graffiti ,included in this is improved lighting and increased use of the Community Payback team. If you property is blighted by graffiti please speak to us and we will try to get it cleaned up for, particularly if your property backs alongside Darlaston Passage.
WIPING OUT CAR CRIME
Merton Police and Safer Merton are handing out the complimentary wipes and dusters to wipe away the suction marks left by a satellite navigation system on your car windscreen. Even if you have taken your ‘sat nav’ with you, thieves spotting a suction mark may break in to see if it has been hidden in the glove box.
Getting rid of the marks will hopefully deter criminals looking for the tell tale signs and reduce the risk of unnecessary damage and cost to your vehicle. Supt Pete DOBSON Partnership lead for Merton Police said, “I fully support this scheme and I urge the public of Merton to secure their vehicles, keep them free of valuables and remove suction marks to help reduce vehicle crime”.Merton Police Crime Reduction Advisor Pc Greg HUNT said, "The Partnership is committed to keeping crime low by reducing vehicle crime. The theft of satellite navigation systems is one of the highest crimes at the moment, so taking a few seconds to get rid of the suction mark on your windscreen may save you hundreds of pounds in repairing a broken window and paying for a new sat nav”. Screen wipes and sat nav dusters are available free of charge at the Partnership Roadshows through the year or by contacting your local Safer Neighbourhood Team. For further crime reduction advice contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.Your team can be contact via the following methods telephone 0208 7212458 or email; hillside.snt@met.police.uk
Come and meet us at the following locations
05/03/2010 15:00-16:00 Leopold Road o/s 17 (Newsagents)
10/3/2010 1200 -1400 Piazza, Wimbledon Broadway, SW19
16/3/2010 0730-0830 Worple Road j/w Edge Hill SW19
17/3/2010 0800-0900 Raymond Road SW19
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Residents of Hillside Ward I would like to draw your attention to the recent arrest and charge of a male believed to involved in a number of Theft from the person (pickpocketing) offences on your ward . This arrest is the culmination of a long investigation by the The Town Centre team in particular PC Paul Sefton. With the arrest of this individual it will make the town centre a safer place to be. Please watch for further community safe messages for details of his court appearance. Your team is working in conjunction with the London Borough of Merton to reduce theft from the person in town centres . This will include crime prevention talks and proactive operations within the town centre.
Please report suspicious persons to your team on 02087212458 or 999 if urgent.
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You may already be aware of an incident that occurred in the vicinity of Wimbledon Town Centre yesterday afternoon.This was due to a controlled explosion of a package within Wimbledon District Line Underground Station.Please be assured that the package concerned was completely harmless and that there is no cause for concern.Your continued vigilance in bringing suspicious packages to the attention of Police is vital.If you suspect it, report it
In an emergency.If you think you have seen a person acting suspiciously, or if you see a vehicle, unattended package or bag which might be an immediate threat, move away and call 999.
Anti-Terrorist hotline
The confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline is staffed around the clock by specialist counter-terrorism police officers and staff.The terrorist threat remains real and there is no room for complacency. The public should remain alert and aware of their surrounding at all times. If something strikes you as suspicious and out of place then trust your instincts and call the police.If you think you have seen something suspicious or you are unsure about somebody's activities or behaviour, however insignificant it may seem at the time, call the confidential Anti-Terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321.A textphone service is available for people with speech or hearing difficulties on 0800 032 45 39 (text messages from mobiles are not accepted
DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME
In the second of seven planned vehicle crime reduction interventions under the ‘Drive out Vehicle Crime’ campaign, Police across Merton are handing out free security screws to motorists for securing number plates.
Merton Police and Safer Merton are advising motorists to secure their number plates using security fixings to prevent them from being stolen. Once fitted, they cannot be removed using a normal screwdriver.
There has been a significant increase in the theft of vehicle number plates across the borough in the last few years with 11% of all recorded thefts in Merton being theft of number plates.
Acting Sergeant Dan WHEATLEY from the Raynes Park Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "Merton Police is committed to keeping crime low by reducing vehicle crime. The theft of a vehicle number plate may appear to be a minor crime but it is an inconvenience and causes a financial cost to the car owner. In some cases stolen plates are then used to facilitate further offences. The use of security fixings can prevent your number plate from being stolen. Merton Police are also investigating all such reports and speaking to all victims of this type of crime to ascertain the circumstances behind the theft. If reports are found to be false to avoid parking fines and congestion charging then robust action will be taken against those making that report.Security screws are available free of charge at the Partnership Roadshows through the year or via your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.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
You can contact your local team on 0208 7212458 or via email hillside.snt@met.police.uk
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Residents of Hillside on 21st January 2010 we held our ward panel meeting at Elys Store, St Georges Road, Wimbledon. The priorities were set for your team to work on for the next few months. The priorities set are as follows along with what we propose to do to combat these concerns.
a)Burglary- The team will be continuing to patrol the ward in uniform and plain clothes . The team will be holding weekly street briefings across the ward in order to offer residents crime prevention advice ( please check website below for details).
b) Anti Social Behaviour- Again disorder in the town centre was set as a priority. Your team is committed to making the town centre safer and we are working closely with partners to reduce instances of Anti social behaviour. There will be an increased presence with the town centre.
c) Theft Person (Pickpocketing)- Despite repeated calls for the public to be vigilant around personal possessions , there has been a rise in reports of theft from the person. Your team will be working closely with the Town Centre Team to identify and prosecute offenders. I would ask residents to be careful with open handbags and laptops , particularly in coffee shops. Your team has recently recieved a training session into tactics used by these criminals . We hope to report a reduction in reported incidents in the next 3 months.
d) Graffiti-We will be working closely again with Merton Council to try and reduce graffiti on the ward.Darlaston Passage and The Old B& Q site Alexanadra Road are causing you concern.
The team are determined to make Hillside safer but we need your help . Please follow the simple crime prevention advice which we frequently put out on community safe and come see us at our street briefings. We cannot help you unless the team know what concerns you have.
Do not hesitate to to contact on 0208721 2458 if urgent 999 or via email hillside.snt@met.police.uk. .Details of where to meet your team can be found from the following website www.met.police.uk/teams/merton/hillside.
Tony Oram PS24VW Hillside
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Message from Hillside Safer Neighbourhood Team
This week you will see an increased police presence in Wimbledon town centre, primarily in and around the railway station and Centre Court.
This is in response to an increase in incidents of youth disorder in the area.
To combat this police will be dealing robustly with those who see fit to act in an anti-social and intimidating manner.
Hillside officers will be working in conjunction with other wards, British Transport Police and local schools.
If you have any concerns please contact Hillside ward on 0208 721 2458
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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 year, the first of which is to provide a property marking service for those living within the Borough that may well have received property such as sat navs that may well be used and left in vehicles.
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
Attempted Burglary
We would like to bring to your attention a recent attempted burglary that occurred on a neighbouring ward.
In this instance the suspect or suspects entered the rear garden of a property in Kingswood Road by climbing the 6 foot garden fence. They then removed a pair of shears from the unsecured garden shed and used them in an attempt to gain entry to the house via the rear window and door. Fortunately this attempt was unsuccessful and they did not manage to break in to the property.
We would kindly ask that all members check their sheds, garages and other out-buildings to ensure that all tools and other items of value and properly secured.
If you have any concerns regarding the security of your home or garden then please do not hesitate to contact our team and we will happily carry out a home security visit at your property.
If you require any further information on this on any other matter then please get in touch with the team, our details are as follows,
Come and meet your team at the next surgery which is being held at the Lighthouse Restaurant, The Ridgway, SW19 10am-11am 16th January 2010
Telephone number: 0208 721 2458
E-mail: Hillside.snt@met.police.uk
Hillside Safer Neighbourhoods Team
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Residents of Hillside ward we are appealing to those of you who frequent Worple Road SW19 particularly between the hours of 4am and 7am to be on the look out for a suspect who is continually smashing the windows of a premises in the road. The suspect is described as a female, white and we believe she may have long dark coloured hair. She may be aged between 30 -40 yrs of age. We strongly believe she may live in the local area and may have some mental health issues.If you have seen this female or may know who she is please contact the officer in the case PC Jon Bickley on 0208 721 2458 or via email at hillside.snt@met.police.uk .You can also call Crimestoppers on 0800555111 if your prefer not to leave your details
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On behalf of the Merton Hillside Safer Neighbourhood Team I would like to wish all of our residents, workers & visitors to Hillside Ward a Happy New Year and a safe 2010.
This time of year tends to be a time of reflection on things that we have done (or haven’t got around to doing!) during the past year or even decade.
The new year often spurs us into making New Year’s Resolutions, starting something we’ve been meaning to get around to for a long time……joining the gym, decorating the house, giving up smoking etc .
Here are a few alternative New Year Resolutions that you may wish to consider for 2010:
1. If you love it - register it
By registering your valuables on www.immobilise.com you can put details of your prized possessions on a national database that police can access and compare against items that have been found or recovered from suspected criminals. The on-line service is totally free and is quick and easy to use. Items marked as being registered with Immobilise are less likely to be stolen, and households displaying Immobilise stickers are less likely to be targeted by burglars.
2. Start/Re-start a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
Neighbourhood Watch schemes can:
• cut crime and the opportunities for crime
• help and reassure those who live in the area
• encourage neighbourliness and closer communities
You may even get a discount on your home contents insurance.
To discuss starting a scheme or reinvigorating an existing scheme please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team by any of the means above or alternatively the Merton NHW Manager on 020 8649 3213. More details of Merton Neighbourhood Watch can be found at http://www.mertonnhw.co.uk
3. Vehicle Crime – Protect Yourself
Did you know that most vehicle crime is preventable? It can take as little as 10 seconds for a thief to steal something from your car. If at all possible, leave nothing on view. (Not even empty bags) .NEVER leave valuable items in your car, including sunglasses, the removable radio cover and your Sat Nav. Do you really need all those things you keep in the glove box? .Wipe away the Sat Nav marks on your windscreen.
4. Review Your Home Security
Did you know that your Safer Neighbourhood Team can visit your home and conduct a Home Security Survey? This is free of charge and shouldn’t take more than an hour of your time. The survey will highlight areas of your home where security is both good and more importantly where it can be improved to help keep intruders away. Contact the Hillside Team if you’d like to make an appointment. Alternatively there is comprehensive home security information at http://www.met.police.uk/crimeprevention/house.htm
5. Get your Alleyway Gated!
If your home is bordered by an alleyway consider getting together with the neighbours who share access and having it gated. This will not only provide security against burglars but can also help to stop flytipping.
Grants are also available from the council to cover 40% of the costs.
More details can be found at http://www.merton.gov.uk/living/transport-streets/alley-gating.htm . The borough Merton Alleygate Coordinator can be contacted on 020 8545 4786.
6. Become a Met-Volunteer or Special Constable
Many people want a new challenge at the start of a new year. Why not join the Metropolitan Police as either a Special Constable or a Met-Volunteer.
The Met Special Constabulary (MSC) is a force of volunteers who work with and offer support to regular Metropolitan Police Officers, providing a vital link with the people of London's 32 Boroughs.
Afforded the same powers as regular officers and wearing the same uniform, Special Constables are everyday people who are prepared to give up at least 25 hours of their spare time each month to do something positive for themselves and their community.
In addition, your training and duties will provide you with a number of intangible personal rewards, interesting experiences, new friends, additional skills, a sense of achievement - they all ensure that you benefit from your time as a Special as much as the community you serve.
The Met Volunteer Programme (MVP) gives volunteers the opportunity to support the Met in making London the safest major city in the world. It increases contact between local communities and the police, and improves the service we give to the public. Met Volunteers lend their skills and free time to help make London safer. They volunteer in the borough that they also live or work in. By giving back to their community, they also gain valuable experiences.
For information on either of these opportunities visit the Metropolitan Police website at http://www.met.police.uk/careers
As always, please urge your neighbours, colleagues and friends to join up to the CommunitySafe site.
To report Crime please remember to call 999 if there is a crime happening ‘now’ or the new non-emergency number 0300 123 1212 if it has already happened.
Your team can be contacted on 0208 721 2458 or by email hillside.snt@met.police.uk
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Dear resident,
At Merton borough we want to increase the numbers of volunteer police officers ('specials') who work with us to reduce and detect crime where they live. We already have 40 volunteer officers with the full powers of a constable who work with us in various roles from answering 999 calls to making their neighbourhoods safer alongside the safer neighbourhood teams.
Specials make arrests, deal with prisoners conduct stop and search and participate in police operations. I am working full time to train, support and develop our specials to make sure they have the skills and confidence to patrol our streets. Most of our specials have full time jobs and contribute some of their spare time to keeping our streets safe.
We can provide you with full police training, an experienced officer to work with you and develop your skills and the chance to participate in one of the most challenging and exciting jobs in London. If you are interested in finding out more then please drop me an email at VWMailbox-.msc@met.police.uk. Or phone me on my personal mobile 07919 044 056.
Kind regards
Ben Morrison
MSC Manager
Merton Borough
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“You said, we did “
Currently the ward priorities that your team are working on are as follows
Burglary
The team have been increasing patrols both in uniform and plain clothes within the residential areas. Burglary figures remain low for Hillside.
In the run up to the festive period can I ask all residents to be vigilant around leaving presents on show underneath the Christmas tree.
When Christmas Day has come and gone and all the presents have been opened please do not let the burglar know that you have got a new Xbox or computer by leaving the empty boxes on the street outside your premises. The Police find an increase in burglary after Christmas and one of the causes is the fact that residents advertise that they have brand new electrical items in the house.
Your team will be checking on all vulnerable premises over the Christmas period, but please help us to help you by taking all necessary precautions.
Anti-social Behaviour
The police are aware of a continuing trend of anti-social and intimidating behaviour carrying on within Hillside Ward. This is primarily evident in Wimbledon Town Centre. Over the traditionally busy period of Halloween and Bonfire night we have conducted high visibility evening patrols of the ward to prevent and detect anti-social behaviour. Youths coming onto Hillside from surrounding wards and boroughs to behave in an anti-social manner were stopped and made to account for their presence and behaviour. A number of arrests were made over this period.
Christmas is traditionally a time when social drinking increases and the police ask that you enjoy a drink responsibly in the coming weeks.
Efforts are being made to combat anti-social drinking with the introduction of the “Behave Or Be Banned” (BOBB) initiative. This scheme is aimed at tackling nuisance drinkers who can and will be banned from the town’s pubs, bars and clubs if they are arrested for their behaviour.
Christmas is traditionally a time when social drinking increases and the police ask that you enjoy a drink responsibly.
Hillside officers do not wish to stop anyone enjoying themselves. In fact BOBB is designed to make a night out more enjoyable by banning the loutish few who are aiming to spoil other drinkers’ fun. Bars on Hillside that are supporting BOBB are All Bar One, The Alexandra and The Hand & Racquet.
Motor Vehicle Crime
Between January and October 2009 there have been twenty-nine reported incidents of motor vehicle crime. This comprises of six cases of a stolen vehicle and twenty-three occasions where property has been stolen from a vehicle.
There has been a developing trend of petrol tanks being emptied after being drilled out. This is happening on Hillside and surrounding wards.
We ask motorists to be sure to lock your vehicles when leaving them unattended. Please take all valuable items with you and conceal those that remain in the car. This includes Sat-Nav holders affixed to windscreens. When removed, most of these holders leave a tell tale round mark on the glass. Be sure to wipe this mark off.
We do not want people to be afraid of crime, however it is vital that all efforts are made to deter would be thieves.
At future public surgeries Hillside officers will be handing out Sat-Nav wipes to remove sucker marks from windscreens and number plate screws so number plates can’t be stolen with out a special tool.
Met launches Christmas crackdown on drunk and drug driving
Londoners are being warned of the dangers of drink and drug driving in the lead up to the festive season as the Metropolitan Police Service launches its Christmas anti-drink and drug driving campaign.
The month-long campaign, starting on Tuesday 1 December, supports the annual Association of Chief Police Officers and the Department of Transport's national anti-drink and drug driving Christmas THINK campaign.
Officers from the MPS Traffic Unit and boroughs will be carrying out a series of dedicated patrols and local operations across the capital. This includes increased roadside breath tests to test drink driving, and a series of exercises known as Field Impairment Tests (FITs), designed to test for drugs.
Partygoers, in particular, may be unaware they are still over the limit the morning after a Christmas celebration.
This year also sees the first time that both Traffic and borough officers will be equipped with electronic screening devices (ESDs); these are sophisticated new systems capable of recording additional information such as sex, age and location, which could help to provide a clearer profile of offenders in the future.
Anyone who is found to be driving under the influence of drink or drugs will be arrested and taken into custody. Offenders can lose their licence, be fined, or sent to prison.
Chief Superintendent David Snelling, Head of the MPS Traffic Unit, said: "Some people may think it's harmless to drive home after a few drinks, particularly during the Christmas season when they want to go out and celebrate the festive period with friends and family. Sadly we know that's not true, and officers are out on the streets every day dealing with the grief and devastation caused by these decisions.
"Drink and drug drivers need to be aware there are very real consequences to their actions. Not only do they risk arrest and imprisonment, they are also putting themselves and the lives of others at danger. Why would you do that?"
Advice from the Met:
* If drinking, make alternative arrangements to get home that does not involve driving.
* Take a licensed taxi, black cabs or minicabs.
* Appoint a designated driver for the evening who will be drinking soft drinks only.
* Take care when driving the morning after you have been drinking as alcohol may still be in your system and you may be over the limit. Likewise, be careful about drinking at lunchtime.
Hillside officers will be giving drink drive advice and testing outside The Alexandra, Wimbledon Hill Road on Wednesday 9th December between 6pm and 8pm.
Below is a list of upcoming surgeries and public meetings on Hillside Ward
What: Street briefing
When: 05/12/2009 - 11:00 - 12:00
Where: Delamere Road SW19
What: Drop-in surgery
When: 07/12/2009 - 13:00 - 14:00
Where: Sainsburys Worple Road SW19
What: Street briefing
When: 08/12/2009 - 15:00 - 16:00
Where: Lake Road SW19
What: Drop-in surgery
When: 09/12/2009 - 15:00 - 16:00
Where: Esporta Worple Road SW19
What: Street briefing
When: 19/12/2009 - 18:00 - 19:00
Where: St Georges Road SW19
What: Street briefing
When: 22/12/2009 - 14:00 - 15:00
Where: Wimbledon Hill Road j/w Compton Road SW19
We hope to see you there.
In the meantime if you have any issues or enquiries please contact your team on 0208 7212458 or email hillside.snt@met.police.uk.
We wish you all a happy, safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Hillside Safer Neighbourhood Team
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There have been a number of thefts from motor vehicles of satellite navigation units, laptops, wallets and other property. These have all been from vehicles that are parked behind locked security gates where the vehicle has been left unlocked. Please can residents be aware that thieves know vehicles behind security gates are often unlocked and therefore an easy target for them.
Please protect yourself by locking your vehicle at all times and do not leave property on display to tempt a thief.
Police have forensicated all of the vehicles that have been broken into in the area and are looking to identify the persons carrying out these thefts.
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