Shoebury

Update

Recently we have been targeted by car thieves who will steal the property contained within your car or the car itself.
In order to reduce the incidence of what we refer to as car crime, please consider the following when parking and leaving your car unattended.
1) Lock the doors and close all the windows when you leave your car, however long you intend leaving it. You would be surprised how many people fail to do this.
2) When parking at home, always use your garage (assuming you have one) lock the garage and car doors and close the windows. If you dont have a garage, try to park in a well lit open place thats overlooked by other homes. More chance that someone might hear or see something and tell the Police about it. Criminals dont like to get caught.
3) Keep your car keys in a safe place, even whilst at home, so that anyone breaking into your home wont be able to steal your car too.
4) When using public car parks, try to use one where possible that is monitored by an attendant or close circuit television (cctv).
5) Don't leave anything on display. Even an old coat or plastic bag can be a tempting target for a thief wanting to make a few quid, it all adds up.
6) Remove the stereo if you can.
7) Don't keep valuables or important documents in the glove box. Leave the glove box open to show there's nothing inside to steal.
8) Tuck in wing mirrors and put the aerial down to discourage vandals.
9) Have the windows etched with the car's registration number.
10) Get an alarm fitted to your vehicle. If a thief knows your car is alarmed they are more likely to look for a softer target. Remember a thief does not want to get caught so anything you can do to increase the chances of them getting caught is likely to put them off.
That is our 10 point plan which if followed may reduce the likelyhood that you, or a member of your family is subjected to car crime.
Where car crime has occurred 17 out of the last 20 offences involved entry to an insecure vehicle.
All offences have been found by the victims in the morning indicating the offences are occurring overnight.
Four of the offences had no items stolen, which indicates opportunistic criminals rather than entering the vehicle for a specific reason.
Prevention might be as simple as locking your car door. Keep it secure and help us to help you.



Following the Neighbourhood Action Panel (NAP) meeting held on 30th November 2011, the following locations were highlighted as suffering from an increase in graffiti

Avon Way, Chelmer Way, Towerfield Close and Vanguard Way.

Police are working closely with other agencies and local schools in an attempt to identify persons responsible.
Please contact police as soon as possible, if you see any offences being committed or have any information in relation to this to increase the chances of detecting these offences.

The following roads were identified for speeding and inconsiderate driving

Maplin Way, Ness Road, Church Road, agle Way, Elm Road and Wakering Road

Community Speed Watch has operated in these areas.

Community speed watch is a partnership between the local community, local authority and Essex Police. They are a team of volunteers trained to use a speed detecting device to gather data on motorists that are speeding, in an attempt to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding and anti social behaviour on the roads. Where appropriate the driver/registered keeper of offending vehicles will be sent a letter regarding their driving manner. Persistent offending may well be further targeted by police.

Should anyone wish to become a volunteer for the Community Speed Watch, and can spare one or two hours a month, please contact your local Police Officers.


The following locations were highlighted as suffering from varied amounts of Anti Social behaviour

Saxon Gardens & Delaware Road, Shoebury

Police and other agencies are engaged in combating these issues

If you are suffering from Anti Social Behaviour please contact one of our team via the listed contact methods.

Priorities will be reviewed at the next NAP meeting which is scheduled for 25th January 2012 in the Police Office at Shoeburyness High School, Caulfield Road commencing at 7-30pm. All local residents are welcome.


To avoid becoming a victim of car crime, please remember to lock your vehicle and remove any possessions, particularly sat navs, their cradles and clean the ‘sucker marks’ from the windscreens, as this could mean a thief will walk past your car rather than pay a closer attention.

To avoid becoming a victim of burglary, always lock external doors and windows when the property is left empty, even if just for a short time. Use window locks (a burglar is less likely to smash a window to gain entry). Don’t leave spare keys outside or in a garage or shed. Lock all sheds as tools from a shed could be used to gain entry to your house. Use timers or leave lights and radios on, as this will create the impression that someone is in.

If anyone has information they wish to pass to your Neighbourhood Policing Team please contact us on 07710 086590.
All information will be treated in confidence.

In situations requiring urgent police attendance the 999 system should be used, this includes any offences that are being committed.
All non emergency situations the new national number is 101.