Buckfastleigh Neighbourhood report – November 2012

Over the past month there have been 63 incidents reported to us in Buckfastleigh.

 

We have had 11 crimes reported to us from the town which include 3 assaults,  1  case of  harassment, 1 theft from motor vehicle, 1 possession of cannabis, 2 theft and 3 burglaries.

 

Three empty properties were broken into and property stolen which included antiques, cash and jewellery.   There has been other recent offences of theft and burglary in neighbouring areas and as a result we have had extra police patrolling the areas during the hours of darkness.  These local crimes have all been linked and are being investigated by the CID team at Totnes.

 

With regards to the robbery at Dial Motors, which occurred on October, the two juvenile males have been sentenced.  The first male received a 2.5 year sentence at young offenders institute and the other juvenile male got a 24 month detention and training order.

 

6 crimes were reported to us from the Dean Prior area 5 burglaries which appear to be part of a series in the area and 1 assault. 11 incidents were reported to us 6 related to offences on the roads in the area.

 

From the West Buckfastleigh area we have had 0 crimes reported to us.  There were 2 incidents reported to us, one flood related and a broken down vehicle.

 

From Holne we have had 0 crimes reported to us. There were 4 incidents reported to us one related to flooding, neighbour issues, empty canoes and domestic related.

 

Our local area has unfortunately suffered a number of burglaries of either empty properties or shed/garages. Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activities, persons or vehicles to us as soon as possible as this will give us the best opportunity to try and catch the offenders.. Power tools and fishing equipment are targeted in one series and cash, antiques and jewellery in the other series. If anyone has any information please contact us on 101.

 

The town suffered dramatically from the affects of the weather at the start of the month.  The Environmental Agency is running a drop in surgery to assess the extent of the problems and we would urge all that can go to attend this session.  It is being held in the Town Hall, on Thursday 13^thDecember,  between 12pm and 7pm.

Police surgeries will be held at Buckfastleigh Town Hall, the next one being Wednesday 12^th December 2012 at 7.30pm

 

We can be contacted via the central switchboard no. 101 or via e-mail –Teignbridge@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

 

PC 4939 Alison HOOPER,  PCSO 30577  Tamzin CAMPBELL-MOSELEY

 

ASHBURTON NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT - NOVEMBER 2012

I would like to update you on Policing matters in the town during November.

 

64 incidents were reported, 13 of these concerned the A38 and a further 6 were traffic related incidents in the town itself.

 

13  incidents of anti-social behaviour were reported, including a number of reports of youths still 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 and visiting their parents at home. The Youth Offending Team and Social Services are now also involved in dealing with a number of youngsters in the town who do not know how to behave.

 

We will continue to play our part, being visible and trying to disrupt their activities but are becoming increasingly frustrated at the apparent lack of parental control being applied.  The group, who are aged between 11 and 13, are all on the Teignbridge ‘escalation’ process and will soon be at the stage where an acceptable behaviour contract may be considered.  The stage after this is the consideration of an Anti Social Behaviour Order application.  The behaviour of this group is having a detrimental effect on the quality of life of numerous residents in the town and we are committed to addressing this.

 

16 crimes were reported over the past month. They include-

6 offences of theft

2 offences of assault

5 offences of criminal damage

No burglaries were reported.

2 people were also dealt with for possessing cannabis.

 

In Bickington 9 incident reports were made. These mainly related to traffic problems on the A383. No crimes were recorded.

 

In Widecombe 6 incidents were reported  including 2 reports of house alarm activations which proved to be false alarms.1 crime was recorded – an assault near Dartmeet.

 

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.

 

My next Police surgery at the Ashburton Information Centre is from 10-11am on Tuesday 18^thDecember.

 

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.

 

                                                            PC 4486 Dudley