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 18thDecember.
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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