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Wednesday, 6 April 2016
Plaistow and Sundridge SNT Newsletter March 2016
Welcome to the Plaistow and Sundridge Newsletter for the Month of March 2016.
Burglary
There were 13 reported burglaries in March.
5 where entry was gained in to the property
in the following locations; Rangefield Road, Freelands Road, Southover,
Portland Road, Aldermary Road, and Ridgeway Drive.
4 attempted burglaries in Ridgeway Drive Wharton Road Leamington Avenue
4 Non dwelling in Farwig Lane, Babbacome
Road and two on Burnt Ash Lane.
We have seen an upturn in burglaries in
March, as you see there is no set pattern of locations. However for the majority entry was gained
from the back of the property. Please visit the web site below for crime
prevention advice around burglaries.
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 March there was 1 TDA (taking and driving
away) whereby suspect was detained and arrested at scene. There were also 4 thefts
from motor vehicle offences.
Vehicle crime continues to be one of our
top priorities and various operations have been conducted on the ward. Although
March was a good month for vehicle theft please stay vigilant and continue to
look after your vehicle and its belonging as per the advice given below and on
the various crime prevention web sites
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.
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
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
Introductory session for family history at Chislehurst Library 11 April
Are you Interested in finding out more about your family history?
Come along to Chislehurst Library on Monday 11th April from 10.30- 11.30 am for a free introductory session to use Ancestry online.
For more information call 020 8467 1318 Places are limited so reserve your place today!
Come along to Chislehurst Library on Monday 11th April from 10.30- 11.30 am for a free introductory session to use Ancestry online.
For more information call 020 8467 1318 Places are limited so reserve your place today!
Thursday, 24 March 2016
safeguarding elderly and vulnerable adults in Bromley
A key priority for the Council is to safeguard elderly and vulnerable adults in the borough.
Part of this is making sure frontline staff are clear about what they should do and we have robust procedures to follow if they are at all worried or concerned about a person’s welfare or are contacted by a resident about their concerns. To test these safeguarding arrangements the Council requested a formal peer review as part of a wider review of the Early Intervention Service. This was carried out by senior officers from other Councils, under the auspices of the Directors of Adult Social Services. The review looked at what’s working well and what can be done better.
If you have any concerns about an elderly or vulnerable adult’s safety call the Council on 020 8461 7777. For an out of hour’s emergency call 020 8464 4848.
The Council’s trading standards are also urging people to call their rapid response team if they suspect an older person is the victim of a rogue trader or scam on 07903 852090.
Friday, 18 March 2016
Bogus Builders and distraction scams
Neighbourhood watch have been asked to forward the following message
from Trading Standards at Bromley Council and will be grateful if you could give
it the widest circulation among your membership.
Trading Standards are warning residents to
be on their guard for bogus builders following 2 attempts to scam older residents.
A
70 year old man reported he was cold called by a male who he described as aged
about 40, overweight, over 5’9” tall who said he was from a company which was an
off shoot of Dynorod. The man told the consumer there was a problem with sewers
at the rear of his property and gained access to the back
garden to check a manhole.
The man then produced a mobile phone and
told the resident to speak to “the boss”. A man named David Pearce told him to
check his toilets. On doing so, the consumer found one of the toilets was
almost overflowing with clean water and there was a lot of toilet paper round
the top of the bowl. At this point, the resident realised he was being scammed
and told the man to leave. It was evident someone had gained access to his home
while he was in the garden.
A second report came from Natwest in Bromley
when a 78 year old Shortlands woman went into the branch looking to withdraw
£5,800 for building work. When bank staff asked her about the work, the
customer said she was stopped in the street by a man who said he was digging up
the pavement in her street and needed to check her drains. She allowed him into
her house to check the drains and on being asked to check her toilet she
discovered it was blocked. The man said he needed to hire a machine to clear
the blockage and asked for £5,800 in cash, which he said, would be refunded when
the work was complete.
These two reports are similar to ones reported in October 2015 and can be seen by clicking on this link October trading-standards-scam-warning.
Trading Standards are urging residents to
report any incidents of cold calling for property repairs and to keep a look out
for any vulnerable neighbours.
Referrals may be made via the
Trading Standards Rapid response Number on 07903 852090.
Kind regards,
Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association
Find us on the Web at: www.bnwa.co.uk
Monday, 7 March 2016
Plaistow and Sundridge Newsletter February 2016
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
Sunday, 6 March 2016
Burnt Ash Drama Association's Next Presentation
BADAs - 2016 entry in BTGs full length play festival -
Public adjudication on Saturday 9th April -
Book Now - 07482952550 or bookings@burntashdrama.co.
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