Police Neighbourhood News Letter - September 2013

BUCKFASTLEIGH NEIGHBOURHOOD REPORT SEPTEMBER 2013

 

Over the last month there have been 48 incidents reported to us from Buckfastleigh.

 

There have been 13 incidents reported on the duel carriageway.

 

There have been 13 reports of crime from the town including:

 

5 Criminal Damages

2 Assaults

1 Burglary

2 Complaints about dogs

1 Possession of cannabis

1 Public Order offence

1 Communication offence.

 

Over the weekend of the 14^th and 15^th September there were a number of reports of anti social behaviour in the town centre into the early hours of the morning. Police attended and spoke to some of the individuals concerned who were warned about their behaviour and moved on from the area.

 

There have also been a number of reports of antisocial behaviour emanating from the playing fields at Duckspond Road, the individuals involved have as yet not been identified but police will continue to monitor this area and pay passing attention whilst on patrol.

 

In response to reports of anti-social behaviour NBM PC Young has approached the organiser of the PUBWATCH scheme with a view to reinitiating regular meetings. This has proved previously successful in identifying problematic individuals and banning them from licensed premises. Hopefully this will be back up and running in the next couple of months.

 

A number of reports have been submitted to the police licensing department with regards one of the pubs in town, the landlord of which has been reminded of his responsibilities to prevent crime and disorder and public nuisance. This situation will be carefully monitored by the local policing team and licensing department.

 

Added to this, to combat ASB late in the evenings response units from across South Devon have been tasked to direct their patrols towards BUCKFASTLEIGH to increase the late night police presence in the town.

 

The police have approached TEIGNBRIDGE COUNCIL about getting new signage in regards to the NO –DRINKING ZONE in Buckfastleigh. The council have agreed to put up 4 new signs. The police have also requested a sign banning motor vehicles from VICTORIA PARK. The council are arranging this.

 

There have been no crime reports from WEST BUCKFASTLEIGH during this time period.

 

Police surgeries are held monthly at Buckfastleigh Town Hall, the next one being Wednesday 13^th November at 7.30pm

 

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

 

PC 3023 WILLIAM YOUNG.