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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

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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.

 

 

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.

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.

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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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Dear resident Last week we had two concerning reports of a teenager inappropriately touching female pedestrians. This happened in and around the Cavendish Road area of the ward. The incidents happened between 4pm and 6pm. Your Policing team have been patrolling the area at the relevant time and, so far, we have had no further reports. The description of the teenager is a male, aged about 12-14 years, slim build, about 5 feet tall, wearing a dark hooded top, dark trousers and black trainers. The teenager has been described as either a dark skinned white male, or a light skinned mixed race male. This could have been two different teenagers, but the description is so similar, it is likely to be the same person. Both occasions the teenager was on his own. Any ideas of the teenagers identity, please contact us on the below email. Many thanks Tony Richardson Ps 91VW Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743

Dear resident Sorry about the last email. Due to technical difficulties, I have attached the update in a word document which should be easier to read. Thank you. Tony Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743

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Dear resident The ward has had a fluctuation of crime on the last two months, and we currently have a low burglary rate, but a slightly higher vehicle crime rate. With regards to burglary, if you have two locks (a rim type and a mortice is the best combination) then please 'double lock' them at night and if the property is unoccupied. We had a couple of overnight burglaries where the suspect gained entry whilst the occupants were asleep (fairly rare). If you'd like a free home security survey then please contact us on the below email address. Vehicle crime is on the up, although we are getting less thefts driven by the obvious signs of satelite navigation systems. Please make sure your vehicle is secure, even if you're just popping into the house for 5 minutes (as one of our victims stated). To give you an idea of our crime figures, in the last 74 days we've suffered: Residential burglaries x13 (with 2 attempted and 1 non residential) Robbery x1 (with 2 attempted) Assaults x7 (of which 5 are domestic related) Domestic incidents where no offences alleged or suspected x13 Public Order Offences x2 Racially aggravated Offences x2 (both offenders located) Theft of motorvehicles x2 Theft from motorvehicle x10, with 2 attempted Theft of pedal cycle x6 Shoplifting x15 Other theft x18 Possession of Cannabis x15 Possession of Coccaine x0 Criminal Damage x9 Sexual Offence x2 (one of which related to computer images) Merton Borough is one of the safest areas in London, but if anyone would like advice on self defence, then please let me know. If there is enough interest I will see if we can sort out some basic classes. We had a recent Ward Panel meeting where new members came and discussed local issues. I am still looking at increasing numbers further for our Ward Panel and invite more residents and those engaged in business in Colliers Wood to step up and represent the Community. What is a Ward Panel? It's a group of individuals who decide on the Policing needs of their Ward. What is the commitment required? To attend upto four meetings a year to discuss and decide those Policing needs. Interested? Just email me on the below email address or ring on the below number. As always, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team will be patrolling on foot, pedal cycle and motorcycle during this period. Please feel free to stop and speak to them concerning any issues or contact us on the below telephone number or email address. Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743

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.

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.

Dear resident The Borough as a whole has suffered a fairly high number of burglaries, and so in response, there are additional Police resources being tasked daily to the 'hotspot' areas. This initiative has been run for the last two weeks and has shown a significant decrease in this type of offence. However, for Colliers Wood as you can see from the below figures, we aren't doing too bad. In the last 42 days we've suffered: Residential burglaries x11 (6 non residential) Robberies x5 Assaults x8(of which 2 are domestic related) Domestic incidents where no offences alleged or suspected x1 Public Order Offences x2 Racially aggravated Offences x0 Theft of motorvehicles x1 Theft from motorvehicle x9, with 1 attempt Theft of pedal cycle x1 Shoplifting x4 Other theft x8 Possession of Cannabis x13 Possession of Coccaine x2 Criminal Damage x14 Sexual Offence x1 For those in Denison Road, the squat is being cleaned by the Borough Council, and they are expecting to be at the location for about 2 weeks. I am still looking at increasing numbers for our Ward Panel and invite more residents and those engaged in business in Colliers Wood to step up and represent the Community. What is a Ward Panel? It's a group of individuals who decide on the Policing needs of their Ward. What is the commitment required? To attend upto four meetings a year to discuss and decide those Policing needs. Interested? The next meeting is being held at the Safer Neighbourhoods Base in Pincott Road at 6pm on Sunday 15th May 2011. Just email me on the below email address or ring on the below number. As always, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team will be patrolling on foot, pedal cycle and motorcycle during this period. Please feel free to stop and speak to them concerning any issues or contact us on the below telephone number or email address. Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743

Dear resident We have had 16 residential burglaries (8 non residential) in the last 55 days. Other figures for this period are: Robberies x10 Assaults x17(of which 6 are domestic related) Domestic incidents where no offences alleged or suspected x12 Public Order Offences x1 Racially aggravated Offences x1 (one of the common assaults) Theft of motorvehicles x7 Theft from motorvehicle x20, with 3 attempts Theft of pedal cycle x5 Shoplifting x10 Other theft x10 Possession of Cannabis x7 Criminal Damage x15 Sexual Offence x1 Robberies and burglaries were a problem after Christmas but seem to have subsided again. There was also a rise in car crime in a particular area on the ward. Following increased patrols, a significant arrest was made and a male subsequently charged. For those who attended the last Colliers Wood Residents Association meeting in January, the youth detained by me was returned to their home address with no further Police action (although Social Services are informed as a matter of course). I'm sorry the Police update was cut short, but will make up for it at the next meeting by talking for twice as long! I am currently looking at increasing numbers for our Ward Panel and invite residents and those engaged in business in Colliers Wood to step up and represent the Community. What is a Ward Panel? It's a group of individuals who decide on the Policing needs of their Ward. What is the commitment required? To attend upto four meetings a year to discuss and decide those Policing needs. Interested? Then just email me on the below email address or ring on the below number. As always, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team will be patrolling on foot, pedal cycle and motorcycle during this period. Please feel free to stop and speak to them concerning any issues or contact us on the below telephone number or email address. Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743

Dear resident, Firstly, my apologies for the delay in sending out this months' Community Safe update, my last one being the 16th November 2010. Since this time we have had 9 residential burglaries (3 non residential). There is no particular 'hotspot' for these again but please make sure your homes are secure, and do report suspicious incidents. Other figures for this period are: Robberies: 8, with 1 attempt Assault: 8, of which 2 were on Police. Domestic incidents where no offences alleged or suspected: 3 Public Order Offences: 1 Racially aggravated Offences: 0 Theft of motorvehicles: 3 Theft from motorvehicle: 3, with 1 attempt. Theft of pedal cycle: 2 Shoplifting: 8 Other theft: 7 Possession of Cannabis: 5 Cannabis Factory: 0 Possession of Coccaine: 0 Arson: 1 Criminal Damage: 6 Robberies were a concern but they are falling back down to low levels. We've made a number of arrests in this period, including a significant arrest for theft of scooters, another one for a car thief resident who failed to appear at Court, and another where we recovered a brand new stolen pedal cycle intact. On behalf of your team, may I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As always, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team will be patrolling on foot, pedal cycle and motorcycle during this period. Please feel free to stop and speak to them concerning any issues or contact us on the below telephone number / email address. Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743

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After a good period last month, we've had 5 residential burglaries with two attempts (0 non residential) since the 5th November. There is no particular 'hotspot' for these but please make sure your homes are secure, and do report suspicious incidents. Other figures for this period are: Robberies: 0 Assault: 2 Domestic incidents where no offences alleged or suspected: 4 Public Order Offences: 1 Racially aggravated Offences: 0 Theft of motorvehicles: 2 Theft from motorvehicle: 3 Theft of pedal cycle: 1 Shoplifting: 3 Other theft: 5 Possession of Cannabis: 1 Cannabis Factory: 0 Possession of Coccaine: 0 Arson: 0 Criminal Damage: 2 Burglaries have gone up, some of these through insecurities but most by causing damage to front or rear doors. Robberies have gone back down to zero following additional patrols. Vehicle crime is staying fairly consistant, although the team have been putting in efforts to reduce this figure. We made a significant arrest of three persons last night where seven stolen motorcycles were recovered. Enquiries are still ongoing so I cannot give further information at this time. As always, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team patrol on foot, pedal cycle and motorcycle. Please feel free to stop and speak to them concerning any issues or contact us on the below telephone number / email address. Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743

Dear residents, We've had no residential burglaries but one attempt (3 non residential) since the 21st October, which is a great reduction. Please make sure your homes are secure, and do report suspicious incidents. Other figures for this period are: Robberies: 8 - A big concern for the team Assault: 7 Domestic incidents where no offences alleged or suspected: 0 Public Order Offences: 1 Racially aggravated Offences: 0 Theft of motorvehicles: 3 Theft from motorvehicle: 2 Theft of pedal cycle: 2 Shoplifting: 3 Other theft: 2 Possession of Cannabis: 0 Cannabis Factory: 0 Possession of Coccaine: 0 Arson: 0 Criminal Damage: 2 Burglaries are down. A burglary was thwarted due to a quick thinking member of public ringing in to report suspicious activity. Robberies have suddenly shot up and we have been trying to combat this with additional patrols assisted by addition Police officers from other areas. Half of these robberies are teenage victims with teenage offenders. Vehicle crime has gone down. Halloween for Colliers Wood appeared to go without incident and the majority of 'trick or treaters' were families in well organised groups. Tonight is Bonfire night so we hope you all have a safe and fun evening (if you do venture out in this weather). As always, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team patrol on foot, pedal cycle and motorcycle. Please feel free to stop and speak to them concerning any issues or contact us on the below telephone number / email address. Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743

Dear residents, We've had 7 residential burglaries(4 non residential which include shed break-ins) since the 1st October, these being spread across the ward. Please make sure your homes are secure, and if you would like a member of the team to come around for advice, please let me know. Other figures for this period are: Robberies: 0 Assault: 10 Domestic incidents where no offences alleged or suspected: 5 Public Order Offences: 2 Racially aggravated Offences: 1 (offender arrested and charged) Theft of motorvehicles: 6 Theft from motorvehicle: 3 Theft of pedal cycle: 1 (3 of the burglary non dwellings relate to pedal cycles being stolen). Shoplifting: 7 Other theft: 5 Possession of Cannabis: 2 Cannabis Factory: 1 Possession of Coccaine: 0 Arson: 0 Criminal Damage: 3 Sexual Offence: 2 (a male was involved in exposing himself twice on the same morning around Colliers Wood Recreation Ground) Burglaries have shot up and obviously your team will be trying to identify vulnerable premises and informing the occupants. Vehicle crime we tried to address by having staff working into the early hours of the morning. This has had an effect in that since the 7th October we've had two vehicles stolen, although two vehicles broken into. The Cannabis Factory was located in a 3 bedroomed semi-detached home, where a signigicant number of plants were being grown. Unfortunately, this was a rented property (the landlord was unaware) and there were no occupants at the property on Police attendance. However, all the plants and lighting/heating have been destroyed by Police so will have an impact on local drug supply. Halloween crime prevention advice 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. As always, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team patrol on foot, pedal cycle and motorcycle. Please feel free to stop and speak to them concerning any issues. Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743

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Dear residents, We've had 1 residential burglary(1 non residential burglaries) since the 16th September. The burglary was overnight where the intruder entered through an insecure window. Other figures for this period are: Robberies: 0 Assault: 5 (all domestic related) Domestic incidents where no offences alleged or suspected: 3 Public Order Offences: 0 Racially aggravated Offences: 0 Theft of motorvehicles: 4 Theft from motorvehicle: 6 Theft of pedal cycle: 4 Shoplifting: 12 Other theft: 2 Possession of Cannabis: 2 Cannabis Factory: 0 Possession of Coccaine: 0 Arson: 0 Criminal Damage: 2 Sexual Offence: 0 This paints a healthy picture of the crimes in Colliers Wood, although the increase in vehicle-related crime will be addressed by the team working into the early hours of the morning over the next few weeks. In the last few weeks there have been several burglaries in other areas in which car keys have been stolen. These keys were usually left by the letterbox which are easily reached by hand or any other implement. Vehicles are subsequently stolen from the driveway. Please ensure that keys are kept away from the front door and safely out of sight. Also, please keep your windows secure. If you would like one of our team to visit you for a check on the security of your property then please just give us a call. As always, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team patrol on foot, pedal cycle and motorcycle. Please feel free to stop and speak to them concerning any issues. Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743

Dear residents, Meet the Streets started last month, which is a new initiative whereby over the next few years, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team will knock on every door on the ward and introduce themselves. This will give you the opportunity to air any issues you have. You will also be given a leaflet with the Teams contact details, as well as a list of other useful contacts. Obviously, if you have any Police issues then don't wait for us to knock. Give us a call. We've had 1 residential burglary, with 1 attempt (8 non residential burglaries which include shed break-ins) since the 24th August which is fantastic. Other figures for this period are: Robberies: 2 Assault: 11 Domestic incidents where no offences alleged or suspected: 7 Public Order Offences: 1 Racially aggravated Offences: 1 Theft of motorvehicles: 5 Theft from motorvehicle: 2 Theft of pedal cycle: 4 Shoplifting: 2 Other theft: 2 Possession of Cannabis: 4 Cannabis Factory: 0 Possession of Coccaine: 1 Arson: 0 Criminal Damage: 10 Sexual Offence: 0 Robberies and Burglaries have come down significantly. This may have to do with Operation Lockdown, where extra Police staff have been patrolling in the higher crime area (of which Colliers Wood is one). Theft of motorvehicles is still high so please make sure your vehicles are secure, in particular motorcycles and scooters. Theft from motorvehicles has again, significantly reduced. Flytipping is still with us, in particular at the alleyway between the Tooting end of Acre and Boundary Road. If you see anyone flytipping, please contact the Police on 0300 1231212. Calls will be prioritised so, if this is a Friday or Saturday night Police response will be limited As always, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team patrol on foot, pedal cycle and motorcycle. Please feel free to stop and speak to them concerning any issues. Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team Collierswood@met.police.uk 0208 7212743