CommunitySafe.gov.uk

Dear residents, Colliers Wood crime figures (on our current priorities) for the last two weeks are three burglaries (including one non dwelling), six thefts from motor vehicles (two theft of motorvehicles), and two Robberies. These figures still paint a healthy picture for the ward, but with basic crime prevention we can reduce these figures. We have noticed an increase in sat nav cradles (Christmas presents??!!!) on display in vehicles during the evening which indicates that there will be a sat nav within. Because of it's success in reducing anti social behaviour, the Singleton Close and surrounding area dispersal zone has now been extended until 23rd April 2010. This follows a review by the Police and local authority. Following an unpleasant incident in SW19 where a vehicle was vandalised with 'BNP', we have liaised with the family and are pleased to report that there have been no further incidents of this nature. Keith Spears on behalf of the Colliers Wood Residents Association has passed on their support to the family. We will obviously continue to monitor this situation. Because of the general increase in autocrime on the Borough of Merton, your local Police are running a 'DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME' campaign. To start this, we are offering a property marking service where your team will security mark your property (sat navs, radio facia, etc) using UV pens. Just email us on Collierswood@met.police.uk with your name, address and a contact number and we'll do the rest. Another search warrant was obtained, and Police have executed it at a house in SW19. We recovered drugs and the occupant was arrested and is currently on Police bail. Your team have been combining plain clothes and uniform patrols this week and over this weekend to target burglary and autocrime offences. Even in the heavy snow, your Safer Neighbourhoods Team patrol on foot, pedal cycle and motorcycle (not quite so much). Please feel free to stop and speak to them concerning any issues. Ps 91VW Tony Richardson Colliers Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team 0208 7212743