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Neighbourhood Police Update - August 2017

on Thu, 17/08/2017 - 10:39am

Here is the latest Faringdon neighbourhood update from PS Kev HICKMAN, PC Robert MARIS, PC Mick GOODENOUGH, PCSO Maralyn PACK, PCSO Kerry DAVIS, PCSO Andy GUNN and PCSO Esme BROWN.
 
‘You said we did’/ Priorities
 
Hare coursing: There have been increasing reports of hare coursing in the area. We have created a problem solving profile for hare coursing to ensure incidents are analysed to target our patrols effectively. Key to this is accurate and timely recording of incidents and we welcome reports form the community and would look to resource each incident in a timely manner to increase our chances of catching offenders. Rural crime remains a priority for our teams and we want to ensure the good work conducted by the rural crime team continues.
 
Anti-social behaviour (ASB): There have been increased reports of criminal damage and related ASB in Tuckers Park, Faringdon. We have increased patrols in this area and are working with the council to discuss the opportunities of installing CCTV and other crime prevention and detection methods to ensure this facility can be used by the community without being subjected to ASB.
 
We have seen a reduced amount of reports this month compared to last month regarding ASB at Buscot Weir. Our team will continue to provide reassurance patrols to the area particularly during times when the weather is good and the area is busier. There has been a report of dog mess being posted into a post box on Blandy Avenue, Southmoor. This behaviour is not only very disgusting but the offender leads themselves open to prosecution. We would ask the community in the area to be vigilant and report any ASB or criminal damage.
 
Offenders brought to justice
 
John Young of HMP Guys Marsh has been reported for summons in relation to the burglary (non-dwelling) at Budgens Supermarket, Marlborough Street Faringdon. On 12 February 2017 two offenders forced entry to the front door and stole alcohol before leaving in a car.
 
What the neighbourhood team have been doing
  • We are pleased to report that the Folly Fest event in Faringdon Town was crime and disorder free. Faringdon neighbourhood team were supported by the special constabulary for the annual music festival in the town.
  • Our team attended the Thames Valley Police open day at Sulhamstead helping West Berks and West Oxon LPAs resource a rural crime stall offering crime prevention advice, demonstrating CRE marking (property marking) and of course allowing children to climb all over our vehicles!
  • We have also played an 11 aside football match with representatives from the Faringdon youth teams. We are thankful for the support of Faringdon Town FC, Faringdon Town Council and Tesco for providing the facilities, kit and much needed pizza for after the game.
Future events/meetings
 
Our team will be attending the White Horse Show in Uffington offering crime prevention advice and signing people up to Thames Valley Alert on 27th and 28th August 2017.

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If you want any advice or would like to contact the neighbourhood team you can call us on the police non emergency number 101 (or 01865-841148 if 101 doesn't work for you) but if your call is an emergency then dial 999.   You can also contact us via email: - [email protected] please note this email address cannot be used to contact Thames Valley Police to report crimes or for any urgent matters. To view information on your neighbourhood team visit the Thames Valley Police website at: www.thamesvalley.police.uk.The Thames Valley Police Twitter account is kept up to date with what we are up to; please follow us @TVPSouthandVale. (opens new window)

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