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Merton Police are conducting 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.
The number of burglaries on St Helier has fallen for the second half of the first 6 months of this year.
If you have any information about criminal activity or you think you may have been offered stolen goods then CONTACT US. We have a proven track record in conducting pro-active operations and have recovered numerous different items from such early morning raids but we need information to take to a magistrates court to enable us to do these pro-active jobs. We can look at the information, attempt to corroborate it and take action where necessary. Your information will be treated confidentially.
DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME
Richard PS36VW and the St Helier Team 0208 649 3575
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Dear Ms McDonagh, In response to your letter dated 6th July 2010 (Re: Crime and Anti Social Behaviour at Phipps Bridge). We pay particular focus to the content of our MPs letters and an audit of our system reveals that we are not in receipt of your earlier letter (dated 1st July 2010). If the matters raised in the letter still require a response please would you be so kind as to re-send a copy and I will ensure I give them it my prompt attention. Within your letter (6th July) you feel that the ‘the tennis’ is not really the point. I disagree. You are aware that the headline within the Wimbledon Guardian; …‘MP hits out at Mitcham police after shooting and triple stabbing’ within the article you are quoted “Police are more bothered about policing the Wimbledon Championships than the troubled streets of Mitcham the area’s MP has claimed…” Such headlines and supporting comments do little to promote community confidence or reassurance. (I am meeting with the editor and the journalist next week to express my concerns). I have no doubt you will be able to forward details of the officers who stated that they were - “too busy to help you because of the Wimbledon Championships.” You are absolutely right, and I agree with you, such a message is inappropriate and I am looking for your help to identify and understand who within my command would say something which is so blatantly incorrect. I have made local enquires and no one recalls having had such a conversation. I am sorry that at the meeting you felt that the impression given by police was that the Mitcham area was a low policing priority, quite the opposite is true. As discussed, my initial assessment of the boroughs deployment and demand profile reveals a substantial amount of our (finite) movable resources are given to the East of the borough. As an MP you will be conscious that as part of the conditions attached to Safer Neighbourhood teams funding arrangements the last government dictated that they should be ring fenced in their designated wards. I have briefed you in relation to my frustrations as to not having been allowed to move this valuable resource around the borough (however see further paragraphs for recent update). You contend that there was a history of community unease in relation to groups of youths associating in the area and that the community members were concerned about numerous criminal and anti-social acts. The adage “You only know what you know” is a truism in relation to policing. Unless the residents report these issues to police we are unable to build an accurate intelligence picture and take appropriate action. As you are aware under ECHR legislation everybody has the right to associate freely without state interference. Without proper intelligence it is difficult to justify enforcement interventions. I will direct my safer neighbourhood teams to encourage increased reporting in order to give greater justification to future disruption activity. You feel that ‘if the police had identified that there was a problem and had dealt with ‘the group’ appropriately the stabbings would not have taken place’. I am disappointed that you hold this view. As discussed this incident was spontaneous without any pre-planning. The offender was not known to police in the London area and there was nothing we could have done to prevent the crime from happening. Hindsight is a wonderful gift. When incidents like this happen people are quick to go to the press and it’s easy to blame the police. I readily acknowledge that we are the lead agency in relation to enforcement activity; however the causational factors which lead to criminality are many and varied. The service (in my opinion) has a disappointing history of failing to respond to unfair criticism when many of the crime related social problems we face today are the result of years of failed parenting, failed education, failed social inclusion policies, ineffective border/integration policies and a distinct lack of investment in diversionary or rehabilitation activity. These failures are the responsibility of many, (including those in government) not just the police. In this role I have ownership of the borough’s criminal intelligence profile and have a good understanding of those believed to be involved in more serious and organised crime. You are right (and I agree) that whether those intent on crime are members of a gang or otherwise is really a mute point. The more important issue is what is being done about it. I hope that when we next meet I can reassure you that we are trying hard to service the policing needs of the borough (although as discussed due to the legacy of national debt; continuing current operational capability will be an increasing challenge). You have asked for a copy of the boroughs deployment profile. This is a restricted document as it specifically details both our operational capacity and capability. I will of course share the details with you when we next meet. I can however brief you on Merton’s policing model: The borough’s operational workforce profile can be split into four main areas Response, Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT), CID and Operational Support. The Response officers deal with calls from the public and answer calls anywhere within Merton. The CID investigates reported crimes and deal with crime related prisoners, Operational support include the Merton crime squad, the Merton task force and other distinct units (i.e. the Merton sex offenders unit). They are deployed where the intelligence takes them (as stated predominantly in the East of the borough). The SNTs as discussed are rigid in number and are equally distributed (ring fenced in relation to movement) throughout the borough to provide local contact, visibility and reassurance. Apart from the SNT the deployment of resources is intelligence led & reactive to where crime is taking place. You are correct in your view that our ‘demand profile’ reveals that the majority of crime takes place within the East of the borough It is also worthy of note that Merton is one of the boroughs affected by low crime rates within the MPS. As of last week the MPS had suffered 204918 Crimes so far this financial year. Merton is one of 32 London boroughs and in comparison we experienced 3670 which equates to just 1.8% of all London’s crime. A more strategic view could be that in light of the low Merton crime rate many of the boroughs resources would be better placed in the high crime rate boroughs (Lambeth, Hackney and Southwark etc.). This of course is something I hope to avoid as it is my intention to keep Merton crime levels as low as possible. In my short time here so far, I have worked hard to understand the demands and constraints associated with delivering effective performance on the borough. Historic and entrenched ways of working will not deliver the performance needed in the new economic environment. In order to justify the retention of our current officer/staff numbers we will need to demonstrate how we can be both dynamic and flexible in meeting policing demands ensuring that we re-focus our activities where the public needs us most. As you are aware Merton borough consists of twenty wards. We have recently completed comprehensive analysis of the borough in relation to crime mapping. Based on historical annual trends supported by management information and recent up to date intelligence it is clear that 5 wards present a real opportunity to improve our borough crime performance: Abbey, Colliers Wood, Cricket Green, Figges Marsh & Lavender Fields. Starting Monday 19th July the borough will commence ‘Operation Lockdown’ which will be focused on preventing priority crimes in these 5 wards. A headline for this operation is that I have secured central agreement that I can pilot the concept of SNT staff on the remaining 15 wards providing substantial assistance to the Lockdown wards (although still aligned to their local wards). I am very excited about this opportunity for the borough to demonstrate both dynamism and flexibility as the rest of the MPS watches to see how it will work. Reading your letter I am obviously delighted that you are committed to, and demonstrate, such a strong desire to ensure that the police provide a good service for all Merton’s communities. I totally share this view. I hope that we will be able to rely on your continued support in the future. As requested I will copy both your letter and this response to the community safe email group for sake of both completeness and closure. Yours Sincerely ___________________________
Dear Mr Wolfenden
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Merton Police Borough Commanders reply to Siobhain McDonagh MP over the Wimbledon Guardian Headline dated 1st July 2010July 06, 2010 15:58Dear Ms McDonagh, I am writing to you in order to express my concern in relation to the quotes apparently attributed to you within Thursday’s (1st July) Wimbledon Guardian: Headline “MP hits out at Mitcham Police after shooting and triple stabbing.” Within the article you are quoted:- “Do they [the police] care at all? It seems they’re more bothered policing the All England Club than they are about the lives of people in Mitcham. Three people have been stabbed and less than a year earlier; a teenager was seriously injured in a drive-by-shooting. But the police want to argue over the semantics of what gang means.” First and foremost our efforts are specifically directed at trying to keep ‘all’ Merton residents and those who frequent the borough as safe as possible. As you are aware London can present logistical challenges in relation to policing large and significant events. Over the course of any calendar year this borough will be expected to supply officers to help police these events which are held at various locations off the borough. The All England Tennis Championships are no different and we rely on reciprocal arrangements where significant numbers of external resources from other boroughs are drafted in to assist. The planning and preparation for the event is both thorough, detailed and takes into account the ongoing policing needs of the borough to ensure our day-to-day borough policing commitment is always maintained. Within the article you make reference to instances of serious assaults which have been committed within your constituency. The police responded quickly and have charged an individual. I have met the victims and the family members who (contrary to the article) feel that Merton police have done a good job. For some time now we have been considering the intelligence picture which informs our deployment of resources. An examination of the borough’s most recent deployment profile reveals that the East (Mitcham) side of the borough is well serviced by deployable proactive resources (extra officers) and suffers no detriment in resource allocation when compared to the West side of the borough (Wimbledon). I must confess that I am struggling to understand what point you are trying to make in relation to the ‘semantics of gangs’ issue, suffice to say that (no doubt like yourself) I have no time for men of violence. Whether or not individuals are ‘gang’ affiliated, I can assure you that the police are doing what they reasonably can to prevent and detect such instances of serious harm. Although I am immensely proud of the work that is conducted on a daily basis by the officers on Merton borough, I don’t for one minute think that the police get it right on every occasion and there are always improvements that can be made. Rest assured that (contrary to your comments within the article) we actually do care very much and it’s because we care that irresponsible & sensationalised media coverage such as this can have a significant impact on staff morale. Finally I welcome the views, challenges (and hopefully) support of other key public officials and hope that we are all united in our efforts to try and provide good public services for all of Merton’s communities. Yours Sincerely __________________________________
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Merton - Driving out vehicle crime Hello all
June 2010
Regards Richard ANDERSON PS36VW
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Hello all We are working very hard to combat car crime on the ward, it is one of our priorities as set by the ward panel. April 2010
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. 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 perils of their actions. 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 a claim which may affect that claim”
We will be running a motor vehicle roadshow on May 18th outside the Green Lane Parade of shops between 10am-2pm where we can give or fit tamper proof screws which will prevent an opportunist from taking your number plates.
Any problems as always please dont hesitate to contact us, if you cannot attend the roadshow call or email and we will supply above crime prevention items to your home address. If you have any information on suspects committing or handling property from car crime please contact us on 0208 649 3575 or email MertonStHelier.snt@met.police.uk
Richard ANDERSON PS 36VW and the St Helier Team
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St Helier Community Safe Update 27th March 2010 The St Helier Safer Neighbourhood Team held our ward panel meeting with local residents. After crime figures were presented it was decided that the team priorities for the following 2 months will be.
Burglary
Motor vehicle crime
Theft of pedal cycles
St Helier is a safe ward we have one of the lowest instances of burglary on the borough. Acting on the above advice will further ensure that you are not a victim of crime. The St Helier Safer Neighbourhood Team recently conducted a pro active operation in Flaxley Road assisted by additional officers from Lower Morden and the Criminal Investigation Department. A warrant was obtained at Wimbledon Magistrates Court and entry was gained by officers using an enforcer hand ram. Four occupants were arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance after an as yet unidentified white substance was recovered during a thorough search of the address. The occupants were interviewed regarding this at Wimbledon Police Station and have been bailed pending laboratory analysis of the substance. If you see anything suspicious or have any information regarding criminal activity in our area call our ward mobile on 0208 649 3575 or email us at MertonStHelier.snt@met.police.uk
Regards until our next update The St Helier Safer Neighbourhood Team
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St Helier Ward up date 26/02/2010 On Thursday 18th Feb 2010, St Helier team assisted with other Morden officers carried out an Automatic Number Plate Recognition operation in Morden. Over 20 vehicles where stopped for various offences. MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME The team continue to complete High Visibility Patrols throughout the Ward and highlighting vehicles with valuables left in them. A number of visitors to the last ward surgery were given leaflets with crime prevention and also number plate screws. WIPING OUT CAR CRIME Get your free sat nav dusters/screen wipes as part of an ongoing campaign to drive out vehicle crime in the Borough
BURGLARY St Helier Officers have continued to patrol the ward carrying out home security surveys we have noticed certain things while we have been out.
Protect your home:
If you see anything suspicious or have any information regarding criminal activity in our area call our ward mobile on 0208 649 3575 or email us at MertonStHelier.snt@met.police.uk
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The Teams Priorities as set by the ward panel are 1. Burglary
Updates on Ward Priority Burglary:
Insecure, open or vulnerable windows.
We continue to carry out community speed watch operation monthly with great results the idea behind this is to educate rather than targeting motorists we believe by stopping the speeding motorists and giving them a warning letter the message it’s getting through.
Anti social behaviour
Regularly the team runs a test purchasing operation going to all of our licensed premises using the police cadets. We use the cadets to test the shops to see if that they are selling to underage. For the places that fail the person selling is given a £80 fine and also the licensee is advised and warned that they could lose their licence. We believe this is a great way in combating ASB because youth will generally congregate were they believe that it is an easy place to purchase under age.
Dog Watch: Our aims of dog watch? Firstly we wanted to try and get as many people involved in the scheme as possible so that they have access to our ward details with the effect that if they do see crime and disorder they can either contact us directly or if it’s an emergency dial 999.
Meetings I have already put together a few people who would be will to attend the meetings. For the benefit of the members, we have a dog nutrient expert, a professional dog trainer, and members of the MPS dog section, who are willing to talk at the meeting.
For more details please contact the below officers:
If you see anything suspicious or have any information regarding criminal activity in our area call our ward mobile on 0208 649 3575 or email us at MertonStHelier.snt@met.police.uk
The next ward meetings
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DRIVE OUT VEHICLE CRIME
St Helier Safer Neighbourhoods Team •020 8649 3575 (Non Emergency’s)
The next meeting: What: Drop-in surgery
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Hello and welcome to St Helier Community Safe I would firstly like to wish everybody a happy new year from the St helier Team The Teams Priorities as set by the ward panel are
The St Helier Team are continue to conduct burglary patrols in areas that have been affected, we have been conducting 'home security reviews' where premises are checked from the outside to see if there are any obvious security issues i.e. open shed doors or side doors or windows open that could be an easy target for the opportunist thief.
On 25th January 2010 between 1430hrs-2100hrs we are holding a property marking day at our Green Lane Police Office, if you bring any hand held devices, mobile phones, sat nav's cameras, mp3 players, games consoles etc we will property mark them. If you are unable to attend but would like us to attend your home to do this or offer crime prevention advice please contact us on our number below or email. The St Helier Team work very closely with partner agencies, sharing information and pooling resources. We recently conducted an early morning operation with the benefits agency who were investigating fraudulent claims. A woman in her 30's was arrested on suspicion of fraud, documentation seized and she was taken to Wimbledon Police Station and interviewed regarding the allegations. She is currently on bail whilst enquiries are ongoing. January 2010
We continue to identify Vulnerable Vehicles. Where we see property on display in cars/vans we contact the owners to point this out and give crime prevention advice, the number of vehicles we are seeing with property in has reduced but we still need to work on ensuring that vehicles on the ward are not an easy target. We have identified nearly 400 vehicles so far. Bring any valuable items from your vehicles to our property marking day.
If you see anything suspicious or have any information regarding criminal activity in our area call our ward mobile on 0208 649 3575 or email us at MertonStHelier.snt@met.police.uk
St Helier Safer Neighbourhood Team.....
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Hello to all our St Helier Community Safe Members
By March 2010 Safer Merton will have completed it's third 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 2010/11. To help inform this decision making process we would really appreciate your views and for you to tell us what your top three concerns and priorities are in relation to community safety. Below is an email address for a very short form to enable you to provide us with your comments. It should only take a couple of minutes to complete.
Justice Seen, Justice Done Campaign
The St Helier team can be contacted either by email MertonStHelier.snt@met.police.uk or telephone 0208 649 3575 in relation to this email or any other matters that are affecting the local community. Regards Richard ANDERSON PS36VW St Helier Safer Neighbourhood Team
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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
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Hello All And welcome to our community safe message from your St Helier Safer Neighbourhoods Team. The week commencing 26th October 2009 St Helier Safer Neighbourhoods Team successfully applied for two search warrants at Wimbledon Magistrates Court as a result of information received about suspected drug activity in the local area. The warrants were executed simultaneously at 06:30hrs and 20+ officers were employed on the operation. Assisting us were Method of Entry officers who used specialised hydraulic equipment to gain entry to premises, Task force officers, Specialist Drugs Search Dogs and CID officers.
On 5th November St Helier Safer Neighbourhoods officers responding to an emergency call attended Morden Hall Park where adjacent to the garden centre they detained and arrested a 25 year old man on suspicion of Burglary and being on enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose. He was interviewed regarding the circumstances and is currently on police bail. One of our ward priorities is Burglary this was discussed and agreed at our last ward panel meeting. We continue to conduct high visibility patrols in all areas of the ward but use intelligence led policing to concentrate our patrols in areas that are or have been subjected to this offence and use our stop and search powers where sufficient grounds exist. This has had the effect that there have only been two burglaries on the whole of St Helier Ward in the month of October. Our aim is for no burglaries and we would continue to urge all residents to ensure windows and doors are locked and that garden sheds are secured with a padlock. If you see anybody suspicious dial 999 and note down as detailed a description as you can.
We are running a police surgery on:-
Until the next update Regards Richard ANDERSON PS36VW and the St Helier Team Contact us on
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Halloween and fireworks night is almost upon us again and will be one of the busiest times of the year with regards to anti social behaviour. We want people to be safe while out enjoying themselves so please read on to see what your Safer Neighbourhood Team and Safer Transport Team have planned to keep you safe during this period. Months of planning has taken place so that the law-abiding majority can enjoy this autumn’s festivities without their fun being spoilt by a small number of troublemakers. There will be an increase in police activity to deter anti-social behaviour, disorder and crime during this busy time. Your Safer Neighbourhood Team will be working later shifts during this time to keep you and the ward safe while individuals involved in knife crime and other violent offending will be targeted under Operation Blunt 2. Your Safer Neighbourhood Teams can be contacted on their 'mobex' phone that they carry and their contact numbers can be found on the Met Police website. These phone numbers are non emergency phone numbers so we would urge you all to ring 999 in the first instance if there is an incident that warrants immediate Police attention. As your Teams will be working later shifts during this time it is highly likley that they will be the ones responding to your calls. Safer Schools’ Partnership Police Officers will be working to protect and reassure young people. In the run up to schools’ breaking up they will be focusing on the end of the school day when large numbers of young people come together on and around the public transport system. The Safer Transport Teams will be concentrating on the bus routes and bus terminii and the Safer Town Centre Team will be working in the Town centres.
The small minority who remain intent on using this period as an opportunity for criminal activity can expect police attention. In particular those who choose to carry knives and other weapons can expect to be arrested and sent to court and it is only a very small minority whose anti-social behaviour causes misery for others. To assist you with being safe during this period we have produced some key Safety Messages: Advice to Parents, and carers -
Advice to young people -
We have attached a poster that we have devised that you may wish to print off and display in your front window or somewhere else prominent over the Halloween period if you do not want trick and treaters calling at your door. Have a safe Halloween and fireworks night !! Inspector Matt BOYD - Morden SNT
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COMMUNITY CRIME FIGHTERS TRAINING Are you currently active in your local community e.g. Neighbourhood Watch, tenant association,
If so, we would like to invite you to attend the Community Crime Fighters training day
You will get a chance to participate in workshops looking at the Policing Pledge, the tools
The event is free of charge and lunch and refreshments are provided.
If you are interested in attending, please call the Community Crime Fighters registration
Please note that this event is open to people over the age of sixteen and not in full time
If anybody requires any further information please dont hesitate to conact me. Regards Richard Richard ANDERSON PS36VW
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Hello and welcome to a crime update from St Helier Safer Neighbourhood team.
The police at Merton working in partnership with the London Borough of Merton have successfully served an Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) on 47 year old Ruth Crawford from Mitcham. Between January 2005 and October 2008, Crawford caused distress and alarm to a number of local residents by knocking on their doors asking for money, usually on the pretence that she needed it for her electricity meter. She often targeted vulnerable, elderly residents claiming to be a neighbour.
On 11/01/2005 Ruth Crawford went to the house of an 87 year old stating that she was a home help. The victim let her in and Crawford left having stolen the victim’s wallet, £60 and a bus pass. On 12/03/2005 she attended the address of a 77 year old. She told the victim that she needed money because her electricity had run out. She asked the victim for £30.The victim lent her £2 which Crawford never paid back. On 17/02/2006 she attended the address of a 93 year old and asked to borrow money. She then stole two purses from the victim and a total of £42.35. On 09/12/2007 Crawford attended the address of an 84 year old. She told the victim that she was her carer. She gained entry to the victim’s house and left with the victim’s purse and £50. These are just some of the callous and ruthless crimes carried out by Ruth Crawford and as such have warranted the ASBO being served on her. The conditions of the ASBO are as follows: Ruth Crawford is prohibited from attending any residential address in the London Borough of Merton and asking the occupant for money unless the address is that of a friend or family member. If she breaches the prohibitions of her ASBO, she risks arrest and prison. You should report any breach to the police immediately by dialling 999 and telling the operator where you saw Ruth Crawford. You can also contact the Longthornton Safer Neighbourhoods Team on 020 8721 2742 or email the team at Longthornton.snt@met.police.uk PS Susan Hughes said” I strongly believe that a three year Anti Social Behaviour Order is a necessary option in order to protect others from further anti social acts by Ruth Crawford. Crawford preyed on vulnerable members of the community who believed her lies. By prohibiting Crawford to attend any residential premises unless the venue is that of a friend or family member, will offer victims additional protection. May I take this opportunity to remind residents to never allow strangers in to their home without seeing valid identification first and to never give money to people they don’t know.” The ASBO expires on 20/02/2012. A photograph has been attached to this message. Feel free to contact the St Helier Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0208 649 3575 or email us on MertonSthelier.snt@met.police.uk if you have any enquiries in relation to this message or any other issue. If you see this person in suspicious circumstances or in any emergency dial 999. Regards
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Hello and welcome to a crime update from St Helier Safer Neighbourhood team.
The police at Merton working in partnership with the London Borough of Merton have successfully served an Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) on 47 year old Ruth Crawford from Mitcham. Between January 2005 and October 2008, Crawford caused distress and alarm to a number of local residents by knocking on their doors asking for money, usually on the pretence that she needed it for her electricity meter. She often targeted vulnerable, elderly residents claiming to be a neighbour.
On 11/01/2005 Ruth Crawford went to the house of an 87 year old stating that she was a home help. The victim let her in and Crawford left having stolen the victim’s wallet, £60 and a bus pass. On 12/03/2005 she attended the address of a 77 year old. She told the victim that she needed money because her electricity had run out. She asked the victim for £30.The victim lent her £2 which Crawford never paid back. On 17/02/2006 she attended the address of a 93 year old and asked to borrow money. She then stole two purses from the victim and a total of £42.35. On 09/12/2007 Crawford attended the address of an 84 year old. She told the victim that she was her carer. She gained entry to the victim’s house and left with the victim’s purse and £50. These are just some of the callous and ruthless crimes carried out by Ruth Crawford and as such have warranted the ASBO being served on her. The conditions of the ASBO are as follows: Ruth Crawford is prohibited from attending any residential address in the London Borough of Merton and asking the occupant for money unless the address is that of a friend or family member. If she breaches the prohibitions of her ASBO, she risks arrest and prison. You should report any breach to the police immediately by dialling 999 and telling the operator where you saw Ruth Crawford. You can also contact the Longthornton Safer Neighbourhoods Team on 020 8721 2742 or email the team at Longthornton.snt@met.police.uk PS Susan Hughes said” I strongly believe that a three year Anti Social Behaviour Order is a necessary option in order to protect others from further anti social acts by Ruth Crawford. Crawford preyed on vulnerable members of the community who believed her lies. By prohibiting Crawford to attend any residential premises unless the venue is that of a friend or family member, will offer victims additional protection. May I take this opportunity to remind residents to never allow strangers in to their home without seeing valid identification first and to never give money to people they don’t know.” The ASBO expires on 20/02/2012. |
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Hello and welcome to the St Helier Safer Neighbourhoods Community Safe Our current ward priorities as agreed by our ward panel are
On 28/05/2009 St Helier SNT carried out the first of their community speed watch operation on Green Lane. SM4. The aim was to identify speeding motorists using an electronic hand held speed camera. During an operation a police officer or a police community support officer radio's to colleagues when a speeding vehicle has been identified. A team of officers further along the road stops the vehicle at a suitable location.
Burglary on St Helier ward has decreased by 25% in the first 6 months of this year compared to the same period last year. We have been conducting high visibility patrols and plain clothes patrols in the areas of Rougement Avenue, Holne Chase, Torrington Way and Rutland drive and the alleyways; in response to 3 burglaries that occurred in January. I would urge residents in this hot weather when they leave their property to close and lock windows. Most burglars are opportunists; don’t make your house an easy target. If you are going on holiday let us know and we will Endeavour to check when on patrol. Can you help?
The suspect is described as a white man aged between 30 and 50 years old. He is of medium build with thinning/receding grey or blonde hair and between 5ft 6 and 5ft 9 inches tall. He has been described as having an “orange tan” and has a tattoo on his arm. He was seen wearing a navy top and navy tracksuit bottoms or three quarter length trousers. The man has been seen with a black/brown Staffordshire bull terrier dog. DS Ben Davies from Wimbledon CID said “I would like to reassure the residents of Merton that police are doing all they can to identify the perpetrator of these offences. We are not saying keep away from the area but we are encouraging women who are walking alone through Morden Hall Park to be extra vigilant at this time. If anyone is approached by a man fitting the above description, we would urge them to call 999 immediately. If anyone has any information that could help police with their enquiries, please call Wimbledon CID on 020 8649 3147 or in confidence to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.”ENDS Upcoming dates for police surgeries at the Green Lane Police office are
Feel free to contact us on 0208 649 3575, If we are not on duty leave a message or email us at MertonStHelier.snt@met.police.uk
Regards Richard ANDERSON PS36VW and the team
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St Helier ward continues to see a decrease in burglaries. We continue to conduct high visibility patrols both on foot and bicycle and have been engaged in plain clothes patrols of the streets and alleyways.
I would just like to relay the following message to ensure that we are all doing as much as we can to deter offenders, the majority of whom are oppotunists. ARE YOU SECURE?
Remove the opportunity-prevent the burglary Don't make it easy for them-follow simple security advice to help keep your property safe: 1) When you leave your home, ensure that all windows and final exit doors are double locked. 2) Ensure that your front and back doors have at least two locks fitted centrally on the door at least 14 inches apart. 3) Check your door locks. Check they have the British standard kite mark. If they don't, change them for ones that do.
4) Install timers which switch lights and or radios on and off automatically. 5) If going out after dark, draw the curtains, leave some lights on and a radio playing. 6) Never leave a spare key concealed anywhere near the front door-burglars know all the hiding places. 7) Prevent letter box burglaries (whereby a hook or hanger is used) by storing keys away from the front door. 8) Property mark your valuable items and then register them at www.immobilise.com For crime prevention advice, log on to www.met.police.uk or contact your local Crime Reduction Officer on 020 8649 3245. Your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team is working hard to address the problem of residential burglary and are carrying
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES Richard ANDERSON PS36VW St Helier Safer Neighbourhood |
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On Wednesday 29th April, local police made a number of arrests as part of a day of action to combat youth violence on the streets of Merton. The activity was in response to concerns expressed by some in the community regarding violence committed by a few individuals who sometimes operate in groups or gangs. Activity included two screen arch operations carried out at Wimbledon and Morden train stations. These were led by the Merton Safer Transport Team and Merton Park Safer Neighbourhoods Team working in partnership with the British Transport Police. At Wimbledon, 19 stop and searches were carried out which resulted in five cannabis warnings and two arrests for fare evasion and being wanted on warrant. 25 stop and searches were carried out at Morden. No arrests were made. Weapon sweeps took place at several schools across the borough. This included a perimeter search for weapons. None were found. Superintendent Graeme Thomson said “Our intention is to prevent harm and enforcement activity will continue in order to target those individuals who are intent on being involved in violent crime. We ensured we consulted with London Borough of Merton Youth Services and have identified opportunities to provide support for parents and diversion activities for young people. The screen arch operations are part of our continued effort to deter and prevent crime on public transport and create a safer environment for young people to move freely. The police in Merton take youth violence seriously and we deal with offenders robustly”. The day of action resulted in nine arrests. Also seized were two crack pipes, three flick knives, an ornamental knife, an air rifle, two machetes, three ornamental swords and hundreds of pounds in cash. The above is an example of some of the proactive work that is done in and around Merton borough in response to community concerns. We will act upon information received from members of the public.
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Hello all and welcome to our St Helier community safe message We continue to work closely with colleagues at the Graffiti team, Housing department and anti social behavior teams on issues that have been bought to our attention recently and currently are working on several Anti Social Behavior applications that have in part been possible as a result of information from members of the public. Our role is not just one of enforcement it is about building community relations and making ourselves accessible and approachable to our ward users. On Friday 13th February the team went to Morden Primary School in Green Lane. We took two vehicles from the metropolitan police vintage transport fleet, a Rover 827 and a traffic land rover the latter being fitted with air horns and a bell. It gave the children an opportunity to look at the vehicles and play with the lights and the sirens which they enjoyed very much although I'm not sure the neighbors did. PCSO Barry TURNER also took road safety equipment along and demonstrated good practice when using zebra crossings and pedestrian controlled traffic lights. Giving them the opportunity to practice crossing the road, whilst in the safety of their classroom. If you have any events coming up and would like us to come along then drop us an email or call us. We have listened to residents concerns that they have seen vehicles traveling too quickly and drivers have been on their mobile phones, especially in the Green Lane and Middleton Road areas. In response to this we have issued numerous tickets during the past two weeks to drivers using mobile phones, this is an endorsable offence which means 3 penalty points and an £80 fine. We will listen to your concerns and will do our utmost to act upon them. We conducted an Automatic Number Plate Recognition operation on 4th February with our colleagues from traffic division and officers from other Safer Neighborhood wards. During this a van with cameras reads the number plates of vehicles and any information of interest to us is relayed back immediately. We stopped vehicles for no insurance and subsequently found drivers with no licenses. The penalty for no insurance is 6 points on a license and a £200 fine. The move to our new offices in Green Lane is almost upon us and is anticipated for this Friday the 20th February. Our up and coming street briefings where you can meet us on the reassurance bus are:-
We are organizing a public meeting for
We will be having a residents meeting for the Haig home estate on
It would be good to see as many people as possible.
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Hello All I Would just like to update my last message and highlight the dedication and hard work of the of the St Helier Safer Neighbourhood Metropolitan Police Special Constables Claire CHRISTMAS and Danielle DAVIES who work as part of the team, and am sure you would like to join me in congratulating Claire on being accepted to begin training as a regular constable.
Regards Richard ANDERSON PS36VW |
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Hello All
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce Kate EGAN PC975VW as a new member of our team, she replaces Gibson KILLIAN PC875VW who has returned to a response team and we wish him well and thank him for all his hard work. PCSO' s from our team attended an address where they saw what they believed to be a handgun on the floor. As a result of this information an urgent search warrant was obtained at magistrates court and officers attended to search the premises for firearms. On this occasion it transpired to be a pellet gun but also found was a highpowered air rifle with telescopic sight.
On Sunday 25th January as a result of complaints from members of the public a proactive operation was conducted in Morden recreation ground targetting moped users illegally riding in the park. We used two specially trained officers on police scrambler bikes as well as a further 8 officers securing the entrance and exits to the area and a marked police vehicle in case any mopeds made off into the surrounding streets. On this occasion no mopeds were seen but we took the opportunity to also patrol morden park another StHelier open space. In a seperate incident two mopeds were seized by police in Canterbury Road for having no insurance. This involves a £200 fixed penalty notice and 3 endorsable penalty points as well as £125 recovery fees and daily storage fees for each rider. On friday, 30 police officers led by officers from St Helier safer neighbourhood team conducted a pro active operation on a premises within the St Helier ward area. A warrant had been obtained to search the premises and 15 people were within the premises as well as 3 very angry dogs. The occupants were secured and a search uncovered a small amount of crack cocaine. An occupant was arrested for possession of another controlled substance, they admitted the offence and received a police caution. Also a curved sword and another weapon was seized.
The above operations have taken weapons, firearms, drugs and uninsured vehicles off of the St Helier Ward area. We have the resources and the experience to deal with pro active operations of this type so if you have any information on criminal activity in our area then contact us, we can do the research and take appropriate action. Anti social behaviour? let us know. We will be holding a Ward panel meeting on 29th November 2009 at Lawrence Weaver Hall, Green Lane at 1930hrs. It is an opportunity for our residents to say what they would like us to be focussing on as well as discussing ward issues with us. Contact us if you would like to attend, or leave a message. St Helier Safer Neighbourhood team
Until the next update
Richard ANDERSON PS36VW
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Hello all, Welcome to our christmas Community Safe Message
May I this opportunity to wish you a happy christmas and holiday period from all on the St Helier Safer Neighbourhoods team. Richard ANDERSON PS36VW 0208 649 3125 (office)
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Hello All Welcome to the 2nd message on Community safe from your local St Helier policing team
Year on year to Nov 28 St Helier ward has seen a 12% DECREASE in burglaries this year, however this can always be improved upon. We conduct high visibility patrols in areas we identify being at risk and also conduct plain clothes and pro-active operations. In the run up to christmas ensure that presents are out of sight and that any packaging is properly disposed of, dont let people see what packaging you have thrown out giving them an insight into what new goods you have at home. Ensure all windows and dorrs are locked when you leave and that shed's are secure with bikes of valuable items within out of sight or secured within. Our move to our new police offices in Green Lane has been given a provisional date of late february 2009 this will put us at the heart of the ward and make it easier when responding to incidents on the ward. Ward Panel
Your St Helier Safer Neighbourhoods Team will act upon information we receive from members of the public concerning criminal or anti social behaviour. We have very close links and work in partnership with our Safer Merton colleagues. If you have information or if you would just like to have a chat about something that is affecting you in the area then you can contact us in complete confidence or call crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Our membership of the St Helier community safe is growing if you can think of anyone who would benefit form being a member they can register at www.communitysafe.gov.uk and once registered can join the St Helier community safe group then send them the link or get them to contact us.
On behalf of your police team thank you for taking the time to read our message Richard ANDERSON PS36VW
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