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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.
• 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 mark on your windscreen.
• Consider fitting anti-tamper screws to your number plate.
• Never leave your car keys where they can be seen from the front door.

Safer Parking Award SchemeThe Safer Parking Award is an initiative of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), aimed at reducing crime and the fear of crime in parking facilities.

Vehicle common sense

Always

• Close the windows and sunroof; lock the doors and activate any security devices when leaving your car unattended.
• Park with care, particularly at night or if you are leaving the vehicle for a long time. If possible, park in a busy, well-lit area.

Never

• Leave cash, credit cards, chequebook, mobile phones, vehicle documents or other valuables in the car.
• Never leave your keys in the car, even for a second - treat them as you would your cash and credit cards.

Buying a used car - be prepared!

Always

• Ask to see proof of the seller's identity and address - an official letter or driving licence, for example.
• Make sure the car's VIN matches that on the registration document (V5) - The VIN, formerly known as the chassis number, is a unique 17 character number issued to every vehicle by the manufacturer and can be found: Stamped on the body chassis or frame. On a manufacturer's VIN plate under the bonnet or fixed to the post between the front and rear doors. On an additional plate fixed securely to the top corner of the dashboard where it can easily be seen through the windscreen - this is called a visible VIN.

Never

• Let the seller bring the car to you, as you may need to confirm their address details.
• Buy a car without the registration document (V5) - make sure it has a DVLA watermark and has not been altered in any way.

Check it out

• If in doubt, ask the AA, RAC or another reputable organisation to inspect the car before agreeing to buy.
• You can check the car's history and second-hand status by calling Equifax HPI on 01722 422 422.

Dear Cannon Hill Residents, 

 

 WARM HOMES HEALTHY PEOPLE INITIATIVE

 

 

Age UK Merton is working in partnership with Merton Council’s Environmental Services on the Winter Plan and Warm Homes for Healthy People initiative. This is aimed at helping to keep older people living in Merton safe, warm and well during the winter months. We are currently talking to groups in Merton about this initiative, which ends on the 31^st March 2013.

 

We have been allocated some funding for our Handyperson Service to carry out a Safe & Warm home assessment which includes:

 

·        Checking what sort of heating is in place.

·        Checking any thermostatic controls are set appropriately.

·        Checking that boiler/heating has been safety checked.

·        Checking Insulation levels.

·        Checking if cold alarms, smoke alarms, Carbon Monoxide detectors or community alarms are required.

·        Checking if any grab rails or hand rails may be appropriate.

·        Checking for any worn or loose carpeting or other trip hazards.

·        Checking home security levels.

 

These assessments are completely FREE OF CHARGE.

 

As well as the assessment we can carry out certain tasks, including:

 

·        Installing draught proofing measures.

·        Removing trip hazards.

·        Fitting hand rails or grab rails.

·        Fitting spy holes or door chains.

·        Supporting people in event of heating breakdowns.

 

There would be NO CHARGE for the Handyperson’s time in carrying out these tasks but we would need to charge for materials. Spy holes and door chains are FREE.

 

 

 

 

We can also make referrals on to other organisations for:

 

·        Loft insulation

·        Details of energy tariffs (gas and electricity bills)

·        Welfare Benefits check

·        Support from NHS Falls Service

 

Anyone interested in having an assessment done should contact Paula at Age UK Merton on 020 8648 5792.

 

Kind regards,

 

Robin

PC 136VW YOUNG

Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood team

Dear Cannon Hill Residents,

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

 

Please remember;

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

Regards,

 

Robin

PC 136VW YOUNG

Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team

 

December  2012

Christmas Crime Prevention Advice

Dear Cannon Hill Residents, Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone, including the criminal. A high percentage of crime is opportunistic and can be prevented by taking some simple precautions. Don’t let the criminal enjoy Christmas at your expense. Top tips to avoid becoming a victim Your property Make sure all valuable property is marked. You can either postcode mark your property with an ultra violet pen, or use a forensic marking solution such as Smartwater. Register bike frame numbers, mobile phone IMEI numbers and other identifying details on Immobilise, the free, national property registration scheme. The police recover hundreds of stolen items every year, and it’s much easier to prove that an item is stolen and return it to the rightful owner if it’s been registered with Immobilise or security marked. Don’t carry large amounts of money on you when you go out. Be alert, and make sure your purse or wallet is secure and hidden from view. Never keep your chequebook and card together. Keep your PIN confidential and don’t write it down. Check that your home insurance adequately covers you for the value of goods in your home Your car Don’t leave presents in full view on the back seat when out shopping. These can be tempting to an offender. Lock them away out of sight in the boot. Always lock your car and make sure windows are closed, even if you’re away from your vehicle for just a few minutes. Never leave your keys in the ignition whilst your vehicle is unattended, even for a few minutes. Opportunistic thieves will often steal cars that have been left with the engine running to defrost the windows. Don’t leave any valuables in the glove compartment. Take bank cards, mobile phones and satellite navigation systems with you. These items are on a car thieves’ shopping list. Make sure you park in a well lit area or in an attended car park. Your home Keep doors and windows locked at all times, even when you are in the house. Keep presents out of sight. Large piles of gift wrapped goodies under the tree that are visible through a door or window are tempting for the burglar. Don’t leave empty boxes on display outside. Discarded packaging advertises all the new goods you have indoors. Don’t leave car keys and handbags lying around on view. Make it look like someone is at home when you’re going out for the evening. Leave lights on and close the curtains. If you have a burglar alarm, set it. If you’re going on holiday over the festive period, ask a friend, relative or neighbour to keep an eye on your house and invite them to park their vehicle on your drive.

 

The next dates for the meetings include a drop-in surgery on 27th December 2012 at 12pm at Aberconway Road  and a street briefing on the 8th January 2013 at 12pm at Kingston Road.
If you have any questions, want to share information or have any concerns or issues please contact us:

Email:CannonHill.SNT@met.police.uk

Tel: 02087212455

Police non – emergency number 101
If you see or hear anything suspicious dial 999

 

 

We wish all our residents a very safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

From the Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team

 

Kind Regards,

 

Robin

 

PC 136VW YOUNG

WARNING

 

Dear Cannon Hill Residents,

 

There have been several incidents of arson over the last three months to sheds and garages of residential properties on the Cannon Hill Ward.

 

These incidents of arson have occurred in the early hours of the morning.

 

Please check that premises are secure and remain vigilant.

 

Please report any suspicious activity to police on;

 

• Tel: 020 8721 2455 - Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team
• Tel: 101 - Non-Emergency
• Tel: 999 - Emergency

 

 

 

 

SHEDS AND OTHER SMALL

BUILDINGS

Many people take a great deal of trouble securing their

house and the property within it whilst at the same time

leaving valuable property in a shed which is either

unlocked or so old and run down as to prove no

obstacle whatsoever to the thief.

 

1. Ensure that your shed is in a good condition

to stand up to a security test. If not then take

steps to improve it or don’t leave valuable

items, such as a lawn mower inside.

 

2 Once the fabric of the building is sound you

can then improve physical security:-

 

(a) Fit a good lock on the shed door.

A little expense can be money well spent

and may help with insurance claims later

if the worst does happen. The fittings

should be bolted through the door of the

shed and reinforced at the back with a

steel plate. The hasp should have

concealed screws.

 

(b) The padlock itself should be not

less than 2.5ins in width and made of

hardened steel. The lock should have no

less than five pins. A closed shackle type

will reduce the risk of the lock being

forced. Any locksmith or good DIY shop

will advise you on the strongest

available. If you already have a small

padlock, change it now – it could save

you time and money in the future.

 

(c) Fit any windows with a grille fixed

to steel plates inside the shed.

Remember, it is no good securing the

door if the windows are an easy target.

At the very least consider fitting

reinforced glass or impact value acrylic,

and a good lock if the window opens.

 

Fitting a simple, low cost, battery operated shed alarm,

or personal alarm, to the door of your shed or garage

will warn of any attempted intrusion to your property

and will stop the thief in his tracks.

Much of this advice should also be applied to a garage if

you have one.

 

BICYCLES

If you leave one or more bicycles in your shed, padlock

then to the fabric of the building or together to make

them much harder to steal.

 

PROPERTY

Gardening tools and furniture are not cheap, what’s

more they are very saleable items for the thief. Don’t

make it easy to steal them and remember that tools

stolen from your shed could be used to burgle your house.

Still time to have your say on crime and anti social behaviour in Merton

 

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

 

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

 

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

Many Thanks,

Robin

PC 136VW YOUNG

Cannon Hill SNT

2012 Strategic Assessment survey now open.

 

Safer Merton, the partnership which includes the Council, Police, Fire Brigade, Probation and Health is calling on people who live, work and visit Merton to answer their annual survey about safety in the borough.

 

Every year Safer Merton carry out a Strategic Assessment, which looks at all community safety issues in the borough. As part of this process, a survey is conducted to find out the communities concerns in relation to crime, disorder, anti-social behaviour and drugs and alcohol.

 

The results of the survey are combined with an examination of all the crimes that have happened in Merton in order to help Safer Merton set the partnership’s priorities for 2013/14.

 

The survey can be completed online at http://www.merton.gov.uk/safermertonconsultation or paper forms will be available from various locations around the borough and from your local police teams. The survey will be open until 16th of November 2012.

Dear Cannon Hill Residents,

 

Age UK Merton have organised two winter wellbeing days on

 

Monday 22 October 2012 10am to 2pm

Morden Baptist Church Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5BL

and

Thursday 25 October 2012 10am to 2pm

Age UK Merton 277 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3NT

Come and get free information and advice on a range of issues relating to older people during the colder months, including;

Preventing falls

Home security

Mascot alarms

Fire safety

 

Tea and coffee will be served!

 

Kind regards,

 

Robin

 

PC 136VW YOUNG

Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team

 

 

Lookout For Counterfeit £10 and £20 Notes

Police are urging shoppers to be on the lookout for counterfeit £10 and £20 notes which are being passed around.

We advise shoppers and customers should check every individual note they receive from a retailer or private seller to make sure it feels and looks genuine.

Here’s some tips to help you decide if the currency you hold is genuine:

* Run your finger across the front of the note to feel raised print in areas such as the words ‘Bank of England’

* Hold it up to the light to check the following: the embedded metallic thread which appears as a continuous dark line, and an image of the Queen’s portrait

* Check that the lines and colours are sharp, clear and free from smudges

Further details and other tips are available from the Bank of England website on:
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/Documents/takeacloserlooka3poster.pdf

Dear Cannon Hill Residents,

 

Please be aware, there have been four reported burglaries  in recent weeks in the surrounding roads of Hillcross Avenue, Cannon Hill Lane and Martin Way. There will be targeted patrols in these areas by officers.  Burglaries can occur anytime of the day or night. Recent thefts appear to have been commited in the early hours of the morning.

 

 

Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

 

Burglary is a serious issue, that’s why Operation Bumblebee is targeting burglars in

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

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

3 Do not leave your car keys or

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

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

6 Keep your valuables out of sight.

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

8 Install a visible burglar alarm.

9 Always keep sheds and outbuildings locked.

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

Kind regards,

 

Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team

London. Help us keep your home and property secure, by following our 10 top tips.

 

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

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

3 Do not leave your car keys or

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

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

6 Keep your valuables out of sight.

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

8 Install a visible burglar alarm.

9 Always keep sheds and outbuildings locked.

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

Kind regards,

 

Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team

 

 

Dear Cannon Hill Residents,

 

Please be aware, there have been four reported burglaries  in recent weeks in the surrounding roads of Hillcross Avenue, Cannon Hill Lane and Martin Way. There will be targeted patrols in these areas by officers.  Burglaries can occur anytime of the day or night. Recent thefts appear to have been commited in the early hours of the morning.

 

Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

 

Bumblebee’s 10 top tips for securing your

home.

Burglary is a serious issue, that’s why Operation Bumblebee is targeting burglars in

London. Help us keep your home and property secure, by following our 10 top tips.

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

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

3 Do not leave your car keys or  I

D documents near doors, letterbox or windows.

Kind regards,

Cannon Hill SNT

 

Dear Residents,

 

Portable satellite systems are installed in minutes, but can be removed by a thief in seconds. Here are some simple steps you can take to keep your sat nav safe:

• Never leave your sat nav in your car overnight, even if it is parked in your driveway.

Most thefts of and from vehicles happen when they are parked outside the home.

• When removing your satellite navigation equipment, don’t forget to take all components and erase the suction mark it leaves on your windscreen.

• Don’t leave the sat nav in your glove compartment – it’s the first place a thief will look.

Leave your glove compartment open to show there is nothing inside and take the system with you.

 

Kind regards,

 

Robin

 

PC 136VW YOUNG

Dear Cannon Hill Residents,

 

Please click on attached link regarding a news item on possible criminal gangs targeting London during the Olympics.

 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18798792

As ever, thank you for taking the time to read this email and thank you for your continued efforts in assisting police.

 

Kind regards,

 

Robin

 

PC 136VW  YOUNG

Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team

 

 

Dear CANNON HILL Residents, 

Please find below details concerning public consultation regarding policing priorities by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.

 

Have Your Say on Policing in London

 

The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is consulting on London's policing priorities. We are interested in your opinion.

Please take part in a short questionnaire to tell us your views. To complete a questionnaire click on http://www.smart-survey.co.uk/v.asp?i=54757lbrpc  or call 020 7202 0063, leave your name and address and we will send you a paper copy.

If you require a telephone questionnaire please call 020 7202 0063, leave your name and telephone number and somebody will call you back.

 

Please feel free to pass details of the consultation on to your friends, family or colleagues.

 

We look forward to hearing your views on policing in London.

 

Kind regards,

Robin

PC 136VW YOUNG

Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team

 

Ward Panel Virtual Surveys

Dear Members,

We would like to invite you all to have your say on the teams Local Policing Priorities that affect you the residents of Cannon Hill

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regards

 

Robin

 

PC 136VW YOUNG

Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team

Dear Cannon Hill Residents,

On behalf of the entire Cannon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team I want too take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support, help and vigilance over the past year. We hope you all had a happy, safe and fun Christmas.

 

When recycling cardboard boxes and wrapping from your Christmas gifts, please be aware that you may inadvertently ‘ advertise ’ that lovely new tap-top, Widescreen TV, or any other desirable electrical product, or jewellery which you may have received.

Consider obscuring the product’s identity by exposing the inner side of the cardboard box when you place your recycling out for collection.

Please note that this advice may also be pertinent of you are off to the Christmas sales too !!

We will be running ‘property marking’ events early in the new year, and advertise them here, and on our website at

http://content.met.police.uk/Team/Merton/MertonPark

As ever, if you need free crime prevention advice regarding your home security, please contact us on 020 8721 2451

Thank you for taking the time to read the above and have a very happy new year.

 

Kind regards,

 

Robin

PC 136VW YOUNG

Cannon Hill SNT

Thursday 10th November 2011

Dear Cannon Hill Residents,

Thank you for your continued support and vigilance in helping us to prevent and reduce crime on the ward.

Help us to help you prevent burglary

The Met is cracking down on burglary. We understand that it can be financially costly and emotionally devastating for victims and their families.

However, by taking just a few simple measures you can dramatically reduce the chances of it happening to you.

Most burglaries tend to be opportunistic rather than planned. So if your home does not look secure, seems unlived in, or provides unobserved access, it could be at risk. Understanding what burglars look for when choosing their target will help you identify weak spots in your home's security.

Our 10 Top Tips:

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

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

3.             Do not leave your car keys or ID documents near doors, letterbox or windows.

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

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

6.             Keep your valuables out of sight.

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

8.             Install a visible burglar alarm.

9.             Always keep sheds and outbuildings locked.

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

How does a burglar's mind work?

Burglary, on the whole, is an opportunist crime. A burglar will select his target because it offers him the best opportunity to carry out his crime undetected and with the fewest number of obstacles in his way. A building that presents itself as unoccupied and insecure is far more likely to be targeted than one which is properly secured:

§                     Side gates open

§                     Accessible windows open

§                     Ladders left out, allowing access to otherwise inaccessible windows

§                     Garden tools available to force entry

§                     Untrimmed hedges or high fences preventing natural surveillance

Each of these makes access to the building far simpler and is an indication to the prospective burglar that it's worth a second look.

Residents of multi occupancy dwellings or flats should be mindful not to grant entry to people via an entry phone system, if they do not know them, and to be cautious of people seeking to 'tailgate' them into buildings.

The question is, are the occupants in?

§                     Milk bottles or parcels on the doorstep

§                     Newspapers and mail in the letter box

§                     Unlit houses after dark

§                     All windows shut in very hot weather

These are signs telling the burglar that he is unlikely to be disturbed in the course of his work. Naturally, circumstances may arise when such situations may be unavoidable. If we can take measures that tell the burglar that this building is too difficult or too risky a target, he will hopefully move on.

TO STOP A BURGLAR,
YOU NEED TO THINK LIKE ONE.

To a burglar, a stuffed letter box is a dead giveaway when you’re not at home. Ask a neighbour to remove your post while you are away.

Are you leaving a thief the key to your house?

§                     Never leave a spare key concealed anywhere near the front door - burglars know all the hiding places

§                     Prevent letterbox burglaries by storing keys away from the front door

§                     Do not label your house keys in case you lose them and they fall into the wrong hands.

Remove temptation

§                     Where possible, try to keep valuables out of sight from windows.

Make it look as though your house is occupied

§                     Install timers which switch lights or radios on and off automatically.

§                     Have a neighbour or friend pop round to clear your letter box or doorstep.

§                     Encourage a neighbour to park on your drive.

§                     If going out after dark, draw the curtains, leave some lights on and a radio playing.

TO STOP A BURGLAR,
YOU NEED TO THINK LIKE ONE.

To a burglar, a dark doorway is an opportunity to hide. Fit a security light over your front door to deter burglars.

If you are away for extended periods.

§                     Cancel the delivery of milk and newspapers

§                     Disconnect the telephone answering machine, or re-word your greeting message to give the impression that you are only temporarily unable to answer.

§                     Enlist the help of a neighbour, friend or relative to keep a regular eye on your property and keep the front door clear of deliveries.

§                     If you are prepared to leave a key with a willing neighbour/relative, ask for curtains to be drawn and lights to be put on at night. If snow is on the ground a few footprints will make the house appear inhabited.

§                     Check your insurance policy. Some insurance policies for contents don't cover you if you are away for more than 30 days.

§                     Set your burglar alarm.

§                     If you do not have an alarm, consider investing a few pounds in a dummy alarm box. It may well deter the opportunist thief.

Remember: Remove the Opportunity - Prevent the Burglary

TO STOP A BURGLAR,
YOU NEED TO THINK LIKE ONE.

To a burglar, a dark house is an empty house. Attaching a timer to a lamp will make your home appear occupied even when it isn’t.

 

 

ALLEYGATES Scheme

 

Please be aware that Merton Council are currently providing an Alleygates scheme. If you live in a road where you share a communal alleyway at the rear of your property the council will contribute to the cost of installation of security gates. These gates act as a deterrent to would be criminals. If you are interested and would like to find out further information, please visit www.merton.gov.uk

 

Many Thanks,

Robin

PC 136VW YOUNG

Cannon Hill SNT

Tel: 020 8721 2455

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

Dear all,

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

Many thanks

 

Safer Merton

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

Free Women's Self Defence Classes

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

Date as follows:

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

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

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