East Molesey & Weston Green - My Neighbourhood - Surrey Police

Update: 15/07/2010 12:50:36

You Said:
Following the latest East Molesey panel meeting held on the 9th June 2010, residents requested that the Safer Neighbourhood Team focus their efforts on anti-social behaviour on the island adjacent to the Wilderness as youths have been trespassing and causing annoyance.

We did:
We have patrolled the area and PCSO Jones has been given keys to access the island through the residents-only gate.
We have spoken to a number of youths on the public side of the Wilderness to advise them not to trespass.
A number of PC’s special constables and PCSO’s have been made aware of the issue and patrols continue.
There have not been many recent reports, so hopefully the problems are reducing.

You Said:
Residents of the same panel meeting also requested that the Safer Neighbourhood Team focus their efforts on Hurst Lane and Dennis Road as youths have been acting in an anti social and disruptive manner.

We did:
We continue to patrol the area but have not received any reports of anti social behaviour since the last update.


Good News:
There have been numerous arrests over the last few weeks which shows that the Neighbourhood Team, Targeted Patrol Team and C.I.D. (Criminal Investigation Department) are working well together in order to make the Molesey and Weston Green areas safe for the public.

One person was arrested following a burglary close to Hampton Court after he was observed acting suspiciously by PCSO Rich Platt and PCSO Nigel Oates. Two bikes were recovered at the time of arrest.

A female has recently been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after striking a resident with her vehicle in a busy street before leaving the scene near Hampton Court Station.

Another motorist was arrested and has been charged for driving whilst being disqualified after police stopped him on Walton Road.
Where possible we will take the strongest action possible to stop motor vehicle crime.

A male was arrested near to Walton Road following an allegation of assault and racial abuse.

Drive SMART:
Drive SMART is a campaign aimed at tackling anti social driving through education rather than enforcement.
You may have seen officers in the Molesey area stopping large numbers of vehicles.
We have been doing this mostly around Hurst Road and Graburn Way.
Generally we have been targeting those driving whilst using a mobile phone, driving without a seat belt and other offences.
We give drivers the opportunity to be issued; A), fixed penalty notice or B), to spend a few minutes with each officer being educated as to the possible consequences of poor driving.
We do this by showing them graphic photographs of accidents and other vehicle incidents.

Drivers are often shocked at what they seen and it is hoped that the advice is taken on board on their future journeys.

Needless to say, most drivers opted to be educated rather than given a fixed penalty notice.


Parking Issues:
I am receiving complaints about anti social parking around the primary schools in East Molesey.
Please park sensibly avoiding zig zags and yellow lines.
I’ve also had reports that people have been parking across residents driveways and have become abusive to residents when challenged.

This is a serious matter and the strongest action will be taken if offences are witnessed.


Meet the Beat:
As always, Justin and I have more “meet the beat” sessions coming up.
Look to the right of this page for details and locations.

Feel free to come along and say hello.

Take care.

Peter and Justin.

Written by FIN: 3917