I would like to update you on Policing matters in the town during October.
63 incidents were reported, 12 of these concerned the A38 and a further 8 were traffic related incidents in the town itself.
7 incidents of anti-social behaviour were reported, including a number of reports of youths gathering at the bus stop in West Street. We are continuing to take positive action here, frequently moving on youngsters from the bus stop with suitable words of advice. The District Councils ASB camera has been installed in the town during the month and monitored the activities of those at this location and has helped us identify certain individuals. We have also brought other members of the local team into the team to concentrate patrols on this area, and North Street during the evening. It has also become apparent that some of those who initially received letters in relation to their behaviour did not fully take my advice and have come to our notice again. They will now be sent a second letter, which is one step away from them having to sign an acceptable behaviour contract. We have also identified another individual who does not even live in the town, yet seems to be causing us issues. His parents will be advised to keep him in his home town where he can cause as much trouble as he likes..!!!
We will continue to move the groups on when they congregate, though this will not solely resolve the issue. We have been in contact with the council to see if a grill across the front of the bus shelter could be installed, that could be closed in the evening after the last bus has been through the town. A while ago this piece of equipment resolved a similar problem that we had in Buckfastleigh.
15 crimes were reported. They include-
3 offences of theft
3 offences of assault
3 offences of criminal damage
In Bickington 4 incident reports were made. 2 of these related to traffic problems on the A383. No crimes were recorded.
In Widecombe 3 incidents were reported including a report of males behaving suspiciously, close to a badger set on 14th October. No crimes were recorded in the village.
Halloween passed off peacefully. Many great costumes were on show and luckily the foul weather passed through before the evenings events really got going.
Please report any suspicious activity or behaviour 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.
We have again seen an increase in vehicle crime from beauty spots on the moor, an issue that affects all our rural neighbourhoods. We are still finding people leaving their valuables on show when they go off for a walk which leaves their vehicles vulnerable to any thief. We have re-vitalised our old Moorwatch initiative, using members of our Force Support Group in both marked and unmarked vehicles patrolling key locations. We share our intelligence and crime analyst reports with both the Dartmoor Rangers at their fortnightly meetings and with members of the Environmental Team at Teignbridge District Council.
In mid October we had some success in that a sharp eyed member of the public saw 2 people trying the door handles of vehicles parked at Venford Reservoir. We were able to get out to that location quickly and arrested 2 people who it transpired had driven all the way to this location from Southampton. Both were well known for committing vehicle offences and, although we were unable to charge them with any offences in relation to this incident, undoubtedly we stopped other offences being committed that day.
Our 2 new PCSO’s, Ben Cattrall and Carolyn Studd, are now with us having finished their period of tutoring. They will be out and about across the area.
My next Police surgery at the Ashburton Information Centre is from 10-11am on Tuesday 20th November.
I can be contacted at Ashburton Police Station via the Central no. 101 or via e-mail – Teignbridge@devonandcornwall.
Alternatively the totally confidential Crimestoppers no.0800 555111 can be used to pass information to the Police.
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