Old Woking - My Neighbourhood - Surrey Police

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You said... certain issues were continuing to affect the area, particular in regard to the St Peter's Recreation Ground, at the end of Rydens Way.
We responded... by creating a Neighbourhood Issue report, whereby the Safer Neighbourhood Team focused its efforts on the area in partnership with other police colleagues. As previously reported, we then seized two mini-motos from their riders and a further person was issued with a warning under Section 59 of the Road Traffic Act which deals with people driving in an anti-social manner. We have further responded to this issue by increasing our efforts in the area and have since produced two further section 59 warnings in separate incidents involving four-wheeled vehicles.

We stress that this kind of anti-social vehicle use is highly dangerous to riders and other road users alike. It is both illegal and in contravention of the Road Traffic Act. If you know the identity of anyone responsible for this reckless practise, please contact the Safer Neighbourhood Team. Meanwhile, we continue to monitor the situation and ask that residents report any incidents they deem to be anti-social on 0845 125 2222, quoting reference WK/09/6751.


Warm weather
Now that summer is upon us we would like to remind residents to remain aware of home security. Do not leave windows open due to the warm weather. We ask that no windows are left open when the house is unoccupied either day or night. We also suggest that that any accessible windows at the front and the side of the building are closed when you are in the rear garden.


Auto crime
Although there has been a decrease in reported incidents of thefts from motor vehicles in the area, we still urge motorist to follow the crime prevention advice listed below...

Ask yourself the following questions:
• Can I afford to lose at least £100 in cash?
• Would I leave £100 cash in a neat pile on display inside my car regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked?

If the answer to both questions is 'no, of course not', then why would you leave a removable satellite navigation system of roughly the same value in your vehicle (either on display or out of sight)? The principle is the same and we therefore suggest that the following basic crime prevention tips may assist in preventing thefts from vehicles:

• Lock the doors, windows, boot and sunroof every time you leave your car
• Use the vehicle's security devices
• Remove all items from the car – don’t just put them out of sight, under the seat or in the glove box
• Remove the satellite navigation system and take it with you whenever you leave your vehicle
• Remove the sat-nav cradle is from the windscreen and wipe off the suction mark to remove all traces

While out on patrol the Safer Neighbourhood Team continues to identify potentially vulnerable vehicles and, where possible, we advise the driver/owner accordingly. Please remain vigilant.


Secure your shed and garage
There had recently been a small increase in break-ins to sheds and garages (in some cases no property was stolen). We urge all residents who discover incidents of this nature to report them, even if no property is missing. And in order to prevent these types of incident taking place we urge residents to:
• Secure all outbuildings and entrances such as gates to areas where sheds and garages are located
• ‘Property mark’ valuable equipment store in your shed or garage

Again, please remain vigilant.

Written by FIN: 178

Neighbourhood Panel meeting update
I would like to thank all those who took the time to attend the Neighbourhood Panel meeting at the Old Woking Community Centre on Wednesday, 14 April.

Attendees were advised of a number of issues that the team are working on with partner agencies. These included the current Neighbourhood Priorities (see panel top right) which had been raised since the previous meeting and, on the recommendation of the Safer Neighbourhood Team, they remain as current issues to tackle.

The attendees raised their concerns regarding the increased anti-social behaviour in and around the Old Woking Community Centre which the Safer Neighbourhood Team is now monitoring. Consultation has and will continue with the staff at the building in order to assess the extent of the problem. We will take a robust approach against anyone identified as a cause of the concern.



St Peter's Recreation Ground
Sadly, the Safer Neighbourhood Team has to report that the issue of nuisance behaviour in the St Peter’s Recreation Ground has now spread into nearby residential streets.

We continue to monitor the situation and ask that residents report any incidents they deem to be anti-social on 0845 125 2222, quoting reference WK/09/6751.

Concerns about this behaviour now include the anti-social use of motorbikes in Rydens Way and nearby roads. This was raised as a result of residents seeing people riding these vehicles without the required safety equipment (i.e. crash helmets and number plates).

Although we are pleased to report that one person has had their vehicle seized, there appear to be others who continue to cause concern. This has resulted in a second machine being seized and its rider reported for traffic offences.

We stress that this kind of behaviour is highly dangerous to riders and other road users alike. It is both illegal and in contravention of the Road Traffic Act. If you have any knowledge of the identity of anyone responsible for this reckless practise, please contact the Safer Neighbourhood Team.


Auto crime
Although there has been a decrease in reported incidents of thefts from motor vehicles in the area, we still urge motorist to follow the crime prevention advice listed below...

Ask yourself the following questions:
• Can I afford to lose at least £100 in cash?
• Would I leave £100 cash in a neat pile on display inside my car regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked?

If the answer to both questions is 'no, of course not', then why would you leave a removable satellite navigation system of roughly the same value in your vehicle (either on display or out of sight)? The principle is the same and we therefore suggest that the following basic crime prevention tips may assist in preventing thefts from vehicles:

• Lock the doors, windows, boot and sunroof every time you leave your car
• Use the vehicle's security devices
• Remove all items from the car – don’t just put them out of sight, under the seat or in the glove box
• Remove the satellite navigation system and take it with you whenever you leave your vehicle
• Remove the sat-nav cradle is from the windscreen and wipe off the suction mark to remove all traces

While out on patrol the Safer Neighbourhood Team continues to identify potentially vulnerable vehicles and, where possible, we advise the driver/owner accordingly.

Please remain vigilant


Secure your shed and garage
There had recently been a small increase in break-ins to sheds and garages (in some cases no property was stolen). We urged all residents who discover incidents of this nature to report them, even if no property is missing. And in order to prevent these types of incident taking place we urge residents to:
• Secure all outbuildings and entrances such as gates to areas where sheds and garages are located
• ‘Property mark’ valuable equipment store in your shed or garage

Please again remain vigilant

Written by FIN: 178