Welcome to the Plaistow and
Sundridge Newsletter for the Month of February 2016.
Burglary
There were 7 burglaries in February, Gladwell Road , Cambridge Morgan Road Lansdowne Road Valeswood Road Garden Road
Always keep your shed and garage locked and
tidy away your garden tools as burglars use then to break in through patio
doors and windows. Please visit www.metbumblebee.org
for more information
Why
might your home be targeted? Most burglaries tend to be opportunistic, rather
than planned. Burglars usually choose houses that have little or no visible
security. So if your home does not look secure, seems unlived in or provides
unobserved access, it could be at risk. Understanding what burglars look for
when choosing their target will help you indentify weak spots in your home’s
security
WHAT
MAKES YOUR HOME ATTRACTIVE TO BURGLARS
1. A high front boundary
2. Low side and rear boundaries
3. Accessible wheelie bins
4. No visible intruder alarm
5. No security lighting
6. Valuables on display
7. Open or unsecured windows
8. Unsecured garage or shed door
9. Unlocked back or side gate
10.
Paved path or driveway
VEHICLE
CRIME
In February there were 4 theft of motor
vehicle and 4 thefts from motor vehicle offences.
Vehicle crime continues to be one of our
top priorities and various operations continued in February across the Borough.
Car
Key Theft
Modern
immobilizer systems mean that thieves now aim to steal your keys and your
vehicle at the same time. You can help stop them by following these tips:
Never
leave keys in the ignition
Never
leave your house or car keys near a door or window
Fit
a tracker device
Use
your garage if you have one
You
may not be insured if your vehicle is stolen having been left unsecured
Useful links www.soldsecure.com , www.thatcham.org , www.immobilise.com
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
We
have had no other reported Anti-social behaviour on the ward however if you
have experienced any please let us know or if you prefer via www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call on
0800555 111 all calls are treated anonymously.
SCAMS
Scams are happening all the time if you
want to stay on top of the latest scams visit WWW.met.police.uk/fraudalert
which contains current information on different scams targeting consumers. It also
provides you with tips on guarding yourself against scams, new scams stories,
scam alerts and advice on reporting scams.
Other News
While
out on routine patrol in Alexander Crescent officers from the team were stopped
by a member of public who told them that his transit van had been stolen
earlier in the day and had just been seen driving around the local area, while
the team conducted an area search the van was circulated over the met radio. A
police unit who was in the area spotted the van and followed it in to Lewisham
after a short pursuit the driver decamped and was eventually arrested after a
foot chase through residential gardens.
The team
has been visiting various licensed premises as part of an initiative to
identify victims of child sexual exploitation. This is a met wide initiative
and we will be visiting businesses through March.
The on-line survey is
being worked on at the moment with updated questions after receiving feedback and
will be available to complete towards the end of the month, I will send out
notification when you can access it via http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/0EC6W/
Community
Meeting
The next Police drop in surgery will be held at The Lavender Cafe, Plaistow Lane
Please come and visit us if
you have any concerns you have about the area you live in we’re there to talk
to you not just to drink coffee.
Contact
Details
In an Emergency always ring 999
Non-emergency ring 101
www.met.police.uk/crimeprevention
for crime prevention advice
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