The drop is the greatest decrease recorded by any police force in the country and is compared to a national average decrease of violent crime of four per cent, crime figures released by the Home Office today (Thursday 21 January) show.
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Following reports from local residents, Wellesbourne SNT have located the youth’s involved and issued them with Encounter Forms, and also visited their parents for words of advice.
Further to these steps taken the local Anti Social Behaviour Officer Kully Takhar from Stratford District Council has sent out 7 Warning Letters, one to each of the parents, which explains why we have issued the letter and what procedures will follow should their Childs Behaviour continue. These letters begin the foundation to evidence gathering towards ASBO's.
We hope that each child now understands the implications of his/hers actions and Wellesbourne SNT intend to continue with our High Visual Patrols and monitor the area.
Anyone that is suffering due to any Anti Social Behaviour please contact Wellesbourne SNT on 01789 444600 or call the Control Room on 01926 415000
As we all know, computers are great at keeping the younger generation entertained and allowing young adults to use it as an educational resource. However, there are dangers attached to using the internet from, for example, sites that contain violent or sexual content and from paedophiles adopting assumed identities in order to deceive and lure children.
Here are some disconcerting statistics about children and the internet:
- 1 in 3 children are unaware of the dangers of using the internet.
- 1 in 7 parents have no idea what their children are viewing on the internet.
The dangers
- 3 out of 4 children who have used the internet have encountered material that has made them feel uncomfortable.
- 2 out of 5 children have encountered scenes of violence on the internet.
- 53 per cent of children have been talked to about sex on the internet.
- 49 per cent of children have engaged in sexual conversations with people they have encountered on the internet.
- Paedophiles are known to use the internet as a way of grooming children.
What they want
- 80 per cent of children feel that they should be better protected from harmful material and individuals on the internet.
There are many different measures that you can take to lessen the chances that your child has of a potentially distressing experience.
- Keep the computer in a family room and not in their bedroom
- Show an interest in what they are doing with the internet, who they are talking to - by taking an active role in supervising how your child uses the internet you can help to ensure that they continue to have fun in a safe environment.
- You can use a filter to help block out sites that you would not want you child to have access to. However, they are not 100% and are no substitute for good parenting.
- Educate your child on the potential hazards of using the internet, make sure that they know that they can talk to you about anything that has upset on the internet.
Markets and commercial premises provide the richest pickings and supermarkets are popular venues. Pickpockets go where people gather.
Charity and discount shops are also popular places for pickpockets to lurk and victims are sometimes followed after leaving a cash point or post office. Cafes and pubs are also places where people are careless with their valuables. Although anyone failing to keep an eye on their purse or wallet is at risk of becoming a victim.
Try to keep the contents of your handbag to a minimum and only carry as much cash as you need. There is a lot of personal information within a handbag, as well as credit cards, car and house keys.
Shoppers are easily distracted when trying on clothes or looking after young children and should try to always be aware of their handbags and wallets. Remember to keep your bag with you at all times, preferably over your shoulder and across your body and don't leave them in your shopping trolley or pushchair.
- How safe is your purse?
- Never let your handbag out of your sight, especially in public places.
- Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
- Keep your handbag closed and fastened.
- Keep your purse safe at all times.
- Don’t leave your purse on your shopping basket, on tables or shop counters.
- If someone knocks or bumps into you, check that they have not taken your purse or wallet out of your bag or pocket. It can happen very quickly and you may not notice.
"Take away that opportunity for the thief"
Anyone who wishes to report a crime should continue to call 01926 415000. In an emergency, if you are witnessing a crime in progress, call 999.
Crime Ref Numbers: S/10/954 & S/10/955
Contact the team if you can provide any details 01789 444600
Incident Number 20100202-0066 Crime Ref Number S/10/1068
What are threat levels?
The system of threat levels has been created to keep you informed about the level of threat the UK faces from terrorism at any given time. This system helps police and other law enforcement agencies decide how to allocate staff. The threat level represents the likelihood of an attack in the near future. We know from experience that some attacks take years to plan, while others are put together very quickly.
The threat levels
There are five levels of threat:
- critical - an attack is expected imminently
- severe - an attack is highly likely
- substantial - an attack is a strong possibility
- moderate - an attack is possible but not likely
- low - an attack is unlikely
Who decides the threat levels?
Centre work together to set the UK's threat level. To do this, they consider information gathered through intelligence in the UK and abroad. They also consider how terrorist organisations have behaved in the past. In some cases, counter-terrorism officials have to use their best judgement when deciding just how close a terrorist group might be to staging an attack.
Threat levels do not have an expiry date, and can be revised at any time as the information available to security agents changes.
What should you do?
You should always remain alert to the danger of terrorism, look out for suspicious bags on public transport or any other potential signs of terrorist activity you may encounter. But you should not let the fear of terrorism stop you from going about your day-to-day life as normal. Your risk of being caught up in a terrorist attack is very low.
Police appealed for the continued support and co-operation of the public by remaining vigilant and alert to suspicious activity or vehicles as they go about their everyday business. If a member of the public believes a vehicle or package to be suspicious they should not approach it.
Contact the Anti Terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321 or 999 in an emergency.
Community Forum Priorty 5th November 2009 Speeding - B4100 Lighthorne Heath - excess 40mph.
Concerns raised over excess speed in the new 40mph limit by Lighthorne Heath. The team tasked to complete a minimum of 6 speed checks at this location using the newly purchased speed gun by the community forum. Speed checks to be completed between 7.30am - 9am Monday to Friday.
Actions to be taken:
Team to complete a minimum of 6 speed checks.
Team to liased with our partners at Aston Martin and Landrover about education of employees and speeding locally.
Community Forum 5th November 2009 Speeding, Kineton road, Wellesbourne. Excess 30mph.
The team will carry out a minimum of 6 speed checks at this location using the new speed gun, purchased by the community forum. The speed checks will be conducted between 3pm and 6pm between monday to friday. These checks will be completed before the next community forum in February 2010.
Actions to be taken:
6 Speed checks to be completed before the next community forum in February 2010.
ANTI-SOCIAL-BEHAVIOUR: Southam Cresent, Lighthorne Heath Updated 07/08/2009
Anti-Social behaviour has been identified as an issue for the residents of Southam Cresent, Lighthorne Heath. Between the hours of 8am & 10pm. <br><br>
Issue identified at Lighthorne Heath, Village Hall.
Actions to be taken:
Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood team take a zero tolerance policy on anti-social behaviour and will take all steps to reduce the problems and the fear and distress that those problems cause. Police have committed to 1 or more visits per week at the location at the times above.<br><br>
Police actively use partner agencies to help discourage, prevent and deal with anti-social behaviour, including Stratford District Council, housing associations, and other public bodies.<br><br>
SPEEDING - Ettington Rd/Bridge St, Wellesbourne Updated 07/08/2009
Speeding has been identified as an issue on the Ettington Rd/Bridge St, Wellesbourne between the hours of 0800 and 1800hrs <br><br>
Identified at Forum: 6th August - Lighthorne Heath Village Hall.
Actions to be taken:
Warwickshire Police actively enforce speed limits and have agreed to a minimum of 1 or more enforcement checks at the above location between now and the next Community Forum which is on 5th November 2009 at Radway Village Hall.<br><br>
With help from the County Council and various Parish Council's, Wellesbourne Safer-Neighbourhood Team are very close to acquiring their own handheld speed enforcement device. The current situation means that officers have to borrow the equipment from the Shipston Safer-Neighbourhood team.<br><br>
Community Forum 3rd February 2010
There were no new policing priorities raised at the most recent Community Forum.
<p>However, if you feel you have a local policing issue or concern, be sure to pass your comments to the team.
Actions to be taken:
What are Community Forums?
<p>Community Forum meetings are regular meetings where Safer Neighbourhood Teams, members of the public, local agencies such as The Youth Service, The District Council, the County Council and other local agencies discuss issues within the local neighbourhood. The meetings give members of the public the chance to raise issues for the authorities to tackle. Actions and results are reported at future meetings and new priorities are then set.
<p>If you cant get to a meeting why not contribute now online.
To ensure we tackle the issues that matter most locally we need input from as many people as possible within local communities. However if you find it difficult to get to these meetings but have an issue you would like to be raised, you can complete our online survey and your concerns will be raised at the next meeting.
<p><a herf="http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/Wellesbourne/current-priorities/neighbourhood-priorities-test/current-priorities/pact-survey">Click here for the online survey</a>
Speeding - Warwick Rd Kineton
speed checks will be carried out by the local SNT at various times between 08.00 hrs to 09.00 hrs and 15.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs
Speeding - Little Kineton (various locations)
speed checks will be carried out at various locations in Little Kineton at various times btwn 08.00 hrs to 09.00 hrs and 15.00 hrs to 18.00hrs
Speeding - Bridge Street/Ettington Road Wellesbourne
Speed checks will be carried out at the above location by local SNT at various times btwn 08.00 hrs and 09.00 hrs and 15.00 hrs and 18.00 hrs.