'would also like to draw your attention to the Devon and Cornwall Neighbourhood Policing Website. Once in the site you can use the search facility to ‘Find my Neighbourhood’ where you will be able to view the Policing Priorities for your area. These Priorities have been developed through regular consultation with our communities.
This site will also show what steps we are taking to address these priorities, as well advertising the monthly meetings or surgeries that we hold in your area. These meetings provide an opportunity for members of the community to come along and meet the local team and raise any issues that directly affect them. The outcomes of these meetings also help set the Priorities.'
ASHBURTON NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT - JANUARY 2012
Over the past month from Ashburton we have had 67 incidents reported to us, of which 20 concerned the A38 and a further 5 were traffic related incidents in the town itself. Only 4 incidents of anti-social behaviour were reported.
13 crimes have been reported which included 3 offences of theft and 3 offences of assault. One of the theft offences related to the theft of meat from Tuckers Market which has been investigated locally. We have had a burglary reported to us which related to an incident at a flat in East St. Police attended and the offender was arrested at the scene.
From the Bickington area we have had 5 incidents reported to us of which 2 related to the A38. Local Police dealt with a traffic collision at Goodstone on 13th January which resulted in a minor injury to the driver and a partial closure to the A38 for a short time. 1 crime of assault was reported to us from the village and a male arrested and interviewed.
From the Widecombe area 3 incidents were reported to us. 1 related to an overturned car at Hemsworthy Gate due to the icy conditions on 31st January, whilst another log related to missing kayakers from the Newbridge area that were eventually found unharmed. 1 crime was recorded which related to an allegation of theft of a mobile phone from the Inn.
Woodland and Buckland remained both incident and crime free for the month.
Recent crime figures for the Ashburton and Buckfastleigh neighbourhood indicate that over the past 12 months reported crime to us is down by just over 15 %. This is the biggest reduction for the whole of Teignbridge and the South Hams which is really good news. The actual numbers of recorded crime are small (283 crimes compared to 334) so we all have to work hard to keep things looking so good. We rely on locals taking care of their property and calling us when they see anything suspicious.
One for your diary - In relation to crime prevention issues we will be running an event at Mole Valley Farmers, Heathfield on Saturday 3rd March where we will have our ‘shed’ on a trailer, which we use to promote better security for such structures and outbuildings. We will also be promoting Farm Watch and our Community messaging systems.
Please report any suspicious activity or behaviour when it is occurring at the time on the new non-emergency telephone number of 101 – or use 999 in an emergency situation, ie if a crime is being committed.
My next Police surgery at the Ashburton Information Centre is from 10-11am on Tuesday 14th February.
I can be contacted at Ashburton Police Station via the Central no. 101 or via e-mail – Teignbridge@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Alternatively the totally confidential Crimestoppers no.0800 555111 can be used to pass information to the Police.
Police Sergeant Ian Stevens
PC Andy Dudley
PCSO Kev Macleod.
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