South Walton & Ambleside - My Neighbourhood - Surrey Police

Actions taken on your neighbourhood priorities

You said
Cars speeding down Cottimore Lane and Rydens Road (REF EL/09/9851)

We did
We have again been carrying out enforcement days on various roads in the last month. We have issued tickets for speeding and given words of advice with regards to their manner of driving.


You said
Parking outside local schools was an issue.

We did
We will be trying to attend the schools as often as possible at drop off and pick up times. We are educating parents to park safely and responsibly at these busy times of the day. We are also working with the schools to make sure all children have a safe journey into school.

General update

Neighbourhood Watch

We are trying to set up a watch in a section of Sidney Road (from Bowes Road to Rydens Road) and we are looking for a couple of Coordinators. If you have some spare time and would like to help your community please contact us for more information.


Now that the evenings are lighter for longer and the nice weather is approaching, it's time to start thinking about your garden security. Make sure that your shed has a good locking system on it, windows should be covered so items inside cannot be seen and valuable items should be anchored to the floor. Please keep a note of serial numbers of all items housed there, ie. lawnmower, hedge trimmer, pedal cycle etc. Any items you do not intend to sell on, we advise you to paint your postcode in bold letters using a bright coloured paint.

We offer a free bike marking service for anyone wanting to have their bike engraved with their post code. If you are interested in this then please give us a call or e mail us.

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Actions taken on your neighbourhood priorities

You said
Youth disorder on St Johns Estate.

We did
• We have continued to conduct high visibility patrols on the estate along with assistance from other policing teams.
• We are continuing to work alongside Elmbridge Housing Trust and other agencies, where we are continuing to gather information on offenders.
• A number of reassurance visits to residents who have been affected by the anti-social behaviour in question has resulted in good intelligence.

You said
Parking issues.

We did
We have patrolled the problem roads where we have issued Fixed Penalty Notices, warning notices and given out words of advice. We will continue to do this while looking for a long term solution.


General update

Burglaries

Unfortunately, our area has suffered a number of house burglaries in recent weeks. These have been carried out both by day and at night.

Vehicles left on driveways have more often than not been targeted in the night time burglaries. So please don’t leave car keys on view, especially from the front door.

Other burglaries that have occurred have seen such items as cash, jewellery, mobile phones and small electrical and electronic items like ipods and games consoles taken.

Please check out the Crime Prevention page on this website, as it gives you some good practical advice to bear in mind when considering home security. And, of course, please remember to report any suspicious activity however minimal in may seem. If it looks suspicious, then it's well worth a check!

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