Alresford

Lack of police presence on patrol and at events. This is creating a confidence issue within the community which can and does increase the perception of crime and anti-social behaviour. The team will identify hot spot areas and working with EYPDAS (Essex Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service) attend these locations to work with the youth to reduce offences.

Raised on 16/11/2011

Local officers from the neighbourhood policing team will endeavour to conduct high visibility patrols in their areas and will try to achieve a 75% figure for time spent doing these patrols on each shift. This will include local neighbourhood constables, neighbourhood sergeant, police community support officers and special constables working alongside the local team. Events such as fetes, fairs, carnivals and festivals often attract a minority number of people determined to cause problems and commit crime. The local policing team will (where possible) provide a highly visible presence at these events. Notice from event organisers has to be received in good time to allow the correct level of staff for the event. By attending these events we can only improve our community relations, our knowledge of local issues and reduce crime and reports of nuisance. 01/02/2012 Anti social behaviour in Alresford in the month of January was extremely low. High visiable patrols will continue around the village as this is having a positive effect. 02/03/2012 February continued to have a very low level of antisocial behaviour with only one report. Patrols will continue to provide to confidence in police presence. 14/04/2012 Now the nights are drawing out high visibility patrols will continue throughout all of Alresford. ASB continues to be very low . 02/05/2012 Dedicated patrols around the village at all times continue particularly around schools, churches and village halls as recently there has been an increase in rural areas of burglaries.

Updated on 02/05/2012

Insecure/vulnerable property being an "Easy target" for criminals.

Raised on 16/11/2011

Research of crime locally suggests that a high percentage of crimes committed involve insecure houses, cars, boats, sheds and garages. Property such as cycles and personal possessions are often left insecure, in open view and are not security marked or identifying numbers are not known. The local policing team will be pro-active in identifying such issues as described above and make direct approaches to owners to get it rectified. A media campaign will be considered and crime prevention measures will be considered and promoted within local communities. This will be at the forefront of all local officers’ minds when out on patrol. 25/11/2011. This priority was renewed at the most recent neighbourhood action panel meeting in November. The neighbourhood policing team will update this priority as and when they have notable updates to give. 29/12/2011 Over the festive period this is an area which is often overlooked by the house holder, leaving presents in full view in both vehicles and houses. An easy target for the criminal. This continues to be a priority. 01/02/2012 All residents need to remain aware of any unusual activity or persons hanging about showing particular interest in properties. Ensure you leave your property securely locked avoiding temptation to an opportunist burglar. Always double lock your doors. 02/03/2012 During February a burglarly took place whereby entry was gained via an insecure conservatory door. It is vital that your property is secure when you are away from the property and before you retire to bed.Double lock doors and ensure downstairs windows are shut or open with a locking system. 14/04/2012 There has recently been an increase in crime within the Creek area of Alresford. The area that has been affected is the boating/sailing community. Boats are easy targets as often they are unattended and property is left on the boats.

Updated on 14/04/2012

Speeding and the setting up of community speed watches.

Raised on 29/03/2012

Speeding has become one of the main causes of complaint in this area and other rural areas. Regular checks will be carried out and offending motorists will be prosecuted as speed kills. Roads Policing units from Operational Policing Command have historically supported our team and continue to do so by conducting regular speed checks and surveys in the area. Support is also given by CEO (camera enforcement office). They place static cameras and mobile camera vans in areas known as KSI sites (sites of fatal or serious injury road accidents). Working with highways and casualty reduction, speed loops will be fitted in areas of high complaints to monitor traffic and vehicle speeds. Working with the community we want to encourage the set up of Community Speed Watch where local people want to get involved in what is a very prominent issue. 29/03/2012. This priority was renewed at the most recent neighbourhood action panel meeting in March. The neighbourhood policing team will update this priority as and when they have notable updates to give. 17/03/12 - If anyone wishes to be trained as a community speedwatch volunteer then Pc HEARD will be happy to train you. 14/04/12 - Throughout the beginning of April Speed Enforcement has been taking place in various locations in Alresford. These checks will be increased shortly working with the local Community Speed Watch. 30/04/12 - Speed detection equipment has been deployed in your area recently. 02/05/2012 We are continuing to deploy laser detection equipment in Alresford and we are actively encouraging local residents to become involved in their local community speed watch.

Updated on 02/05/2012