Neighbourhood Watch

The prevention of crime in our village is to everyone’s benefit and this system is a simple and obvious way to help each other as well as our police officers. Anyone interested in doing so, please telephone me: 868704, or drop me a line: 31, Waudby Close, Walkington HU17 8SA.

George Southern

Non Urgent contact for the Police

If you want to contact the police for non-urgent issues use this number which is manned 24 hours, 7 days a week:

0845 6060222

CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE

Dear Resident

Humberside Police are committed to reducing crime, but just by following the advice below, you can help us to help you beat the burglars! Please remember the following:

Check all windows and doors for effective security and fit window locks.
If you have a house alarm – set it when going out and when retiring for the evening set the downstairs zone if possible.
If you hear a house alarm – report it, please don’t presume someone else has. Please report on the Non Emergency Number which is 0845 6060222
Leave lights on when going out, or better still, invest in timer switches
Do not leave keys or handbags on display, especially in the kitchen or where they could be ‘hooked’ through a gap such as a letter box
If you are going away, tell a neighbour of how long you expect to be away for if possible
If you see someone who appears out of place or acting suspiciously, please report it.

Crimes Update

Between 1/3/2007 and 1/4/2007 there were 7 crimes reported. Two were damages and one an assault which occurred during domestic disputes. Two were vehicle related, a car mirror broken off and a tax disc taken from a m/cycle. Two were thefts of mobile phones from a young person's house party one evening.

Be aware

It has been reported that, in neighbouring villages, ‘distraction callers’ are knocking on doors asking for help. This can be something like asking for a glass of water for a sick child. While you are away getting this, they come into the house to steal whatever they can. Do be aware of this. If you have any doubts about strangers calling at your door, telephone a neighbour or a friend to seek help. In these circumstances, keep the door locked or use a security chain and prevent casual callers getting into your house – and do not forget to keep your backdoor locked as well.

Other than that, vandalism is occurring in and around our village. Our locality is defaced and devalued by damaging fencing, graffiti etc, which is expensive to repair or remove. Anyone observing such vandalism taking place should report it immediately to the police.

This is another attempt to reintroduce a system of “neighbourhood watch” into the village, perhaps by estate or a group of streets. As part of this arrangement, named contacts give or receive information, for dissemination in their area, so as to curtail any likely criminal activity. For example, recent incidents include:

keeping lookout for two transit vans, the registration numbers of which were partially known, which could have possible connections with local robberies and
a two man team whereby one calls at the front door claiming to sell mats while the other gains access unnoticed to the house by the rear door to steal cash and goods*
Keep ALL doors locked at ALL times and operate the main door with a security chain

The Humberside Association of Neighbourhood Watch Groups (HANWaG) is an independent organisation with charitable status and is a company limited by guarantee that works together with local communities, strategic partners and other agencies to promote and support the development of neighbourhood watch throughout the Humberside Police Area.

There is an official Home Office Neighbourhood Watch website containing the latest news and information relating to Neighbourhood Watch plus useful documents and links.

The following has been written by our Neighbourhood Policing Team of Phil Pickering (right) and Joanne Finon.

"Neighbourhood Watch is one of the most successful crime prevention initiatives ever. Behind it lies a simple idea, a central value shared by millions of people around the country, that getting together with your neighbours to take action can cut crime. We all know that the Police are here to fight crime, but we need your help to do an effective job. Indeed, some problems cannot be solved by the Police alone as some need a joint approach by the Police and the local community. These groups are effective in a number of ways such as:

To reduce local opportunities for crime thereby deterring would – be to thieves and vandals
To establish or enhance a community spirit towards the protection of their property by mutual co-operation
To inform the Police of any suspicious activity and in doing so, create a safer place in which to live

In summary, Neighbourhood Watch is a popular way for people of all ages to get involved in making their community a safe and secure place to live"

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