St Pauls - My Neighbourhood - Surrey Police

Watch your speed...we do!
The local beat officer regularly conducts speeding enforcement in the Church Hill and Crawley Hill area and PCSO Gary Slater is also trained to use a speed gun. In addition, the traffic unit conducts speeding enforcement at that location. Several drivers were given strong words of advice about the manner of their driving.


Theft from vehicles
There have been three recent thefts from motor vehicles. Power tools were taken from vans during daytime in Seymour Drive and Crawley Ridge, and a registration plate was stolen from Foxhill Crescent.


Burglaries
Two burglaries have occurred in the area since our previous update. In Redcrest Garden a burglar broke into a garden shed and took garden equipment. In Heathway the perpetrator entered a property via the side gate to the back garden and took a laptop computer from a wooden outbuilding office. Due to limited evidence, both crimes remain undetected pending further enquiries.

Most burglaries are opportunistic. Here are a few simple steps you can take to discourage a burglar from targeting your home:

Lock doors and windows
A third of all burglars get in through a back window. Lock your doors and windows even when inside the house or out in the garden. Make sure doors and frames are strong and in good condition.

Check gates and fences
An open gate or broken fence can be a tempting to potential thieves. Keep your side gate shut and locked. A burglar usually has more cover when breaking into the rear of a property.

Keep valuable items out of sight
Valuables should not be easily visible or accessible to passers-by. Keep car keys, mobile phones, handbags and wallets out of sight – and never leave car keys near an open window or door.

Switch on lights
Don't advertise your absence, even when you're away on holiday. Use timer switches to turn on lights, radios and other appliances at varying times. Some exterior lights have an infra-red sensor that reacts to movement.

Install a burglar alarm
Visible alarms make burglars think twice. There are a number of sophisticated alarm systems available, ranging in price. Consult your insurance company about which one would best suit your needs.

Consider a door entry system
If you live in a flat the most vulnerable part is likely to be the front door. Fit hinge bolts to stop the door being pulled off its hinges and consider having a telephone entry system installed.

Don't hide spare keys outside
It is vital to have a spare set of keys but you should never keep them in a convenient hiding place such as under the doormat or in a flowerpot. They are the first places a thief will look. Give a set of spare keys to a trusted neighbour or family member.

Look out for each other
Consider joining or supporting a Neighbourhood Watch group. Ask a neighbour to keep an eye on your home if you are going away and ask them to move your mail away from the front door and take in your bin. Cancel all deliveries such as milk and newspapers.

Stay alert to suspicious behaviour
If you do see anything suspicious report it to police immediately.
Call 0845 125 2222 for all non-emergency policing matters.
Call 999 in a genuine emergency requiring police attendance (eg if a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger).


Crimestoppers
If you have information about crime but don't want to leave your name, call Crimestoppers anonymously and for free on 0800 555 111. This could be something as simple as noting suspicious comings and going from a particular address.


Samir (PC 3829 Lama Tamang)
Gary (PCSO 13689 Slater)

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Speeding issues
PC Samir Lama-Tamang regularly conducts speed enforcement on Crawley Hill, Church Hill, and Crawley Ridge.

And now there’s more good new – PCSO Gary Slater is now trained in the use of the speed gun and will carry out speed surveys.

So, if there are any areas in St Paul’s where residents believe there’s a problem with speeding, they can contact PCSO Slater or bring it up at the next Neighbourhood Panel meeting.

PCSO Slater will then visit the location twice a week to conduct a survey. If he believes there is a problem he will report back to PC Mark Barry and PC Samir Lama-Tamang who will conduct further enforcement.

The St Paul's Safer Neighbourhood Team takes speeding very seriously and we will do our very best to prosecute any speeding offenders. Once again we give our thanks to the Community Speed Watch Team for their ongoing excellent work and support.


Burglaries
Since our last update there have been three burglaries in the area which is a dramatic decreased from eight last month!

The recent burglaries happened in Iberian Way, Crawley Hill and Tekels Avenue. Unfortunately, at this stage, all three crimes remain undetected due to lack of evidence but are filed pending further enquires.

Remember: it is not only houses that get burgled. It can happen to your garage, shed or garden. We urge you to keep everything secure and locked at all times. Keep valuables out of sight and keep keys in a safe place.

PCSO Gary Slater and PC Samir Lama-Tamang conduct anti-burglary patrols in areas that get targeted a lot. But we also need the help of the local residents to inform us of any suspicious behaviour.

If you encounter any suspicious activity, please call 0845 125 2222,

If you believe someone is breaking into your property or a neighbour's always dial 999.


Criminal damage
Since our last update there have been two criminal damage offences. One took place in Highbury Crescent, the other in Church Hill. Unfortunately there have been no positive lines of enquiry so these investigations have been filed pending further evidence. If you witness criminal damage taking place, we urge you to dial 999 in the first instance.


Thefts of motor vehicles
Unfortunately we have had two were stolen in the area stolen since our last update: on from Collingwood Rise, the other from Park Road. Both of these offences are under investigation. We remind all residents to keep car keys safely out of view.

Crimestoppers
If you have any information about a crime but don't want to leave your name, call Crimestoppers anonymously and for free on 0800 555 111.


Our next Panel Meeting
Our next Neighbourhood Panel meeting has been confirmed for Wednesday, 21 April 2010 at St Paul's Church, starting time 7.00pm.

Many thanks

PCSO 13689 Slater
PC Lama-Tamang

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