Here is the September neighbourhood update for Sandhurst from PCSO Lauren Byrne.
This month the average crime figures are down by 6.5 per cent, continuing a downward trend over the past few months. The number of burglaries has decreased from seven this time last year to just three this year. This is great to see, however we are still reminding all Sandhurst residents to be vigilant and lock doors and windows when leaving your property or going to bed at night.
Anti-social behaviour is still on the decrease, from 24 incidents this time last year to 16 this year. Operation Lion Cub still runs on a Friday and Saturday night, and a similar version of Lion Cub is now running over all week nights, particularly during school holidays, to tackle anti-social behaviour. If you are experiencing any issues with anti-social behaviour please call us on 0845 8505 505 and ask to speak to one of the Sandhurst neighbourhood team, or alternatively email me: Lauren.Byrne@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk .
Vehicle crime is at the same level as last year, with four incidents. As your neighbourhood team, we regularly conduct checks on public car parks and residential roads for any valuables left on display in parked vehicles. Please continue to take all valuables with you and together we can further reduce the number of vehicle crimes. In particular, owners of work vans are a target for criminals with one incident this month where tools were taken from a van in a public house car park. Unfortunately, the offender has not been traced. This is another reminder to make sure your vehicles are secure and no items are left on display.
The summer activities on the Memorial Ground went down a treat with a variety of different things going on for all ages. There have been Play Ranger activities, climbing walls, bouncy castles, National Play Day, treasure hunts and many more which were successful and well received by residents of Sandhurst. We were lucky enough to have these activities through the fantastic organisation of Bracknell Forest Council Extended Services and other partner agencies and volunteers.
Operation Labrador is targeting dog walkers in and around Sandhurst, to help police keep an eye out for vehicles of interest that may be stolen or involved in crime, whilst of their early morning or late walks or jogs. It is run using a community messaging system with details for all members on these vehicles of interest. If you would like to take part in this initiative please email Margaret.weber@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk with your full details.
Community messaging is a free service that provides information to subscribers about crime and police activity in their area via phone or email. It also includes information on what we and our partner services are doing to bring offenders to justice or combat anti-social behaviour, and information on opportunities for local residents to raise concerns with their local policing teams.
The next Have Your Say meeting is on Wednesday 22 September at 6pm to 7pm on the Memorial Ground, Sandhurst. These meetings are an ideal opportunity for residents to speak to their neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs about any local issues. No appointment is necessary, just turn up. Further surgeries will be publicised locally and on the force website at www.thamesvalley.police.uk.
If you want any advice or would like to contact the neighbourhood team you can call us on the police non emergency number 0845 8 505505
Thames Valley Police ~ Sandhurst