Lightwater & West End - My Neighbourhood - Surrey Police

You said... We Did

You told us... that anti-social behaviour occurs around Rubus Close in West End.
We responded... by concentrating our patrols in the area. We are also extending Neighbourhood Watch coverage in and around Rubus Close and have requested residents to keep a diary logging any anti-social behaviour incidents. A local male has been given a Section 59 warning in relation to anti-social driving.


West End
Following a theft from the BP garage in Guildford Road, West End, a male offender was identified, charged and found guilty at court. He subsequently received 12 weeks imprisonment for his crime. Two further suspects for a theft at the same location were identified and are due to be arrested. The garage is well covered by CCTV and the Safer Neighbourhood Team will work with the staff to identify any future culprits.

There have been a couple of reported thefts from vehicles in West End and I understand there may be others. I have also received similar reports in Lightwater where drivers have had items stolen from vehicles, even though there is no obvious sign of entry. I urge anyone who has been a victim of such a theft to report it to us so we can build up a full picture of where and when these offences occur.


Lightwater
We are pleased to say there are no current priority issues in Lightwater. However, we have been concentrating evening patrols on the Square where there are concerns about littering and minor damage. We have been speaking to local youths who, while not necessarily to blame for this, have been educated about the law. It should be pointed out that the majority of the area around Budgens is private property. Therefore if you have no reason to be there you are trespassing and may be asked to leave by shop staff.

Once again, for those enquiring about parking in the village - Surrey Borough Council recently conducted a parking review here. In short, the feedback received says there are no major issues and as such there will be no immediate changes or expenditure in the village concerning this. Anyone wishing to enquire about the double yellow lines, should contact Surrey Heath Borough Council's enforcement officers.


Arrests made in Surrey Heath drugs raids
On 24-25 June the Lightwater Safer Neighbourhood Team assisted in Operation Kingsville which saw 16 addresses raided in an attempt to disrupt the supply of Class A drugs in Surrey Heath. Eighteen people were arrested during the raids, the culmination of a 16 week intelligence-led operation involving more than 90 police officers and staff working alongside partner agencies such as the Surrey Drug and Alcohol Team and Surrey Heath Borough Council. The operation was a great success and demonstrates the determination of Surrey Police to eradicate the unlawful supply of such commodities.

Intelligence from the community is key to the success of such operations. Anyone with information concerning drugs should contact Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222. Or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Written by FIN: 2191

You Said... We Did

You said... anti-social behaviour is occurring in the vicinity of Rubus Close, West End.
We responded... by making this a priority issue and conduction additional patrols in the area. If you have reason to report issues surrounding this matter, they will be made a priority for attendance.

I would like to remind everyone that we target anti-social behaviour involving vehicles, including bicycles, mopeds, mechanically powered scooters and mini-motorbikes. Your help with this is essential. Gathering evidence on individual vehicles can assist us in targeting specific locations at relevant times. Providing vehicle registration numbers, exact details of the manner of driving and the description/identity of the driver will greatly assist us.

Section 59 Police reform Act, 2002 considers the anti-social Use of motor vehicles, mopeds, go-peds or mini motor-bikes to be when they are driven without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for others (contrary to section 3 Road Traffic Act, 1988), or are driven elsewhere than on a road (contrary to section 34 Road Traffic Act 1988), AND at the time were causing, or were likely to cause alarm distress or annoyance to others.

The DVLA do not consider go-peds, micro scooters, city bugs or mini-motorbikes suitable for use on the public highway. If they are used on highways or in a public place, they are classed as Mechanically Propelled Vehicles. Therefore owners and riders are subject to age restrictions, helmet regulations, driving licences and other traffic laws. In short, in their standard form these vehicles may only be used on private land.

The best principle is to report anti-social vehicle use to Surrey Police as it is occurring. Please ascertain as much detail as possible without putting yourself at risk.

This week one local male was reported for offences relating to riding an off-road vehicle on the highway. Another man frequenting West End was recently arrested in connection with anti-social driving. Having had his vehicle seized, five points were then added to his licence and he received a court fine. He now risks losing his licence if he re-offends.


Lightwater burglaries
I would like to draw your attention to three burglaries that occurred in Lightwater in the past month. On each occasion the properties were entered overnight, with intruders targeting motor vehicles and televisions. If you are disturbed at night, please check your property is in order (and any neighbouring properties, where possible). Passive InfraRed (PIR) light activations and vehicle noise may indicate that suspicious activity is occurring. I do not want to alarm you, but simply ask that you remain vigilant and assist us in catching the offenders.

Written by FIN: 2191