HORSHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

 

EVENTS

 

ACTION ON BOGUS OFFICIALS

Police in Horsham and Steyning have launched Operation Secure to reduce the number of crimes committed by cruel bogus callers who prey on the elderly and vulnerable.

The campaign also aims to remove the fear of becoming a victim of "distraction burglaries" in the Horsham district.

These involve people posing as "officials" to con their way into homes, or offering to do building work, or even children claiming something has been lost in or around the victim's home.

An interactive door security device called Minder will be given to those victims of such crimes, but they can also be purchased at the cost of £15.00.

Alan Haffenden, crime prevention officer, said, "What we ask neighbours to do is o keep a lookout for their vulnerable neighbours and if they see any strangers at their door to popover and report anything suspicious to the police."

The operation was officially launchd at a meeting at Crawley Police station, attended by more than 30 Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators.

A video made by the West Sussex Trading Standards callled "Think twice" was also shown to give advice about how to avoid these crimes.

TRADESMAN'S DIRECTORY

Several Neighbourhood Watch groups in Horsham have compiled a list of local tradesmen that other members have used and would recommed to others. This is particulary useful to the elderly and those living alone. This list is in no way an indication that the names and companies mentioned have been given Police Approval. The list has been compiled for the use of Neighbourhood Watch members ony in the Horsham Sector of North Downs Division and are recommendations only from exsisting NHW members who have knowledge of work done. The tradesmen concerned are always asked first if they would be willing to be on such a list.

NHW Recommended Tradesmans List

To assist in the reduction of bogus callers

Disclaimer: This list is in no way an indication that the names and companies mentioned have been given police approval. It has been compiled for the use of NHW members in 2 areas of Nth Downs Division and are recommendations only from NHW members who have knowledge of work done.

NHW Crawley/Horsham Recommended Tradesman List the holder of the Crawley/Horsham NHW Recommended Tradesman list has transferred to Crawley NHW Committee member, Mr Brian Aldred. Therefore, if you wish to obtain a copy of this list in the future then please contact Mr Aldred who should be able to help. Likewise, if you or a NHW member wishes to add a new Tradesman to the list or you recommend someone should be removed from the list for whatever reason, please forward this information on to Mr Aldred so he may update the list accordingly.

Mr Aldred 's email address is: brian.aldred.nhw@talktalk.net

COMMUNITY LINK

The housing department of Horsham District council provides a telephone based personal alarm service called COMMUNITY LINK. This can be provided for anyone in their own home. COMMUNITY LINK provides peace of mind for you, your friends, family and neighbours by providing a rapid response at the press of a button, at any time day or night. COMMUNITY LINK is available to anyone who feels vulnerable, people living alone, disabled or in islolated areas. An advance on the COMMUNITY LINK scheme is The Bogus Callers Scheme, where, if you are in any doubt as to who it is at your door an alarm button can be pressed. For more information please contact Horsham District Council 01403 215283
Sent: 02 February 2011 10:21:23

Dear Colleagues

This message is being sent out to all NHW Coordinators highlighting the national publicity on the UK Crime map site.

People across Sussex will now be able to see what crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB) is happening on their streets, thanks to new information published today via www.police.uk. By typing in a postcode, people can immediately see what crime and ASB has happened in their area and are given ways to contact their local policing team. They can also see what their team is doing to make their area safer.

Chief Constable Martin Richards said: “Sussex Police has today joined-up with all other police forces in England and Wales to launch a new tool that will help communities to better understand what’s happening on their streets.

“By making this information available, we aim to raise awareness of what we’re doing to tackle crime and disorder and how local people can support their local police.

"This new technology will allow us to provide more relevant information to the community. In addition to information about crime and antisocial behaviour, we hope to have updates on the activities and actions of Neighbourhood Policing officers and news stories from their areas."

The online map will allow residents to view figures for all crime as well as burglary, robbery, violence, vehicle crime, other crime and anti-social behaviour in their area at the touch of a button. Contact details and feedback channels for local policing teams, local policing priorities, crime prevention advice and information about forthcoming local events such as beat meetings will also be published to the site. Research published by the National Policing Improvement Agency shows people trust local police information, especially the combination of crime maps and local crime information. It also challenges the myth that sharing such information with the public increases fear of crime.

The new site was developed by the National Policing Improvement Agency on behalf of the Home Office and involved close collaboration between all 43 police forces in England and Wales.

To see the new website, go to www.police.uk.

Please note that the street mapping figures show abnormally high numbers of anti-social behaviour incidents being recorded at two sites - Bolnore Road, Haywards Heath and Church Lane, Lewes, both of which are main call handling centres where 999 and non-emergency calls are received.

Sussex Police has been thorough in its recording and these high figures relate to hoax calls - mainly received by mobile phone - which have been recorded at those sites because there was no alternative geographical location. They do not relate to disproportionate levels of crime or anti-social behaviour in those local areas.

The Force is awaiting advice from the NPIA as to how they wish us to record these types of incidents in the future to avoid any confusion and so that they can be readily compared to other areas.

Please do not select reply to this message. In case of emergency always dial 999. For all other enquiries call 0845 6070999 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting      0845 6070999end_of_the_skype_highlighting or report non-emergency crimes or incidents online: http://www.sussex.police.uk/contact-us/report-a-crime-or-incident

 

Young achievers award

A fifteen year old whose work with the Horsham Neighbourhood Watch Scheme has helped reduce crime in the area has been praised for his help.

David helped update the NHW website, and was thanked for his work by Horsham District commander Chief Inspector Sally Simmonds, schools liason officer PC Andy Skinner and crime prevention officer Linda Connor. David was presented with a certificate at his school in a special assembly. David received a round of applause from his friends as he collected his certificate.

David was praised for helping to boost the Horsham NHW website which is run by his mother. Mrs Connor said the pages now looked more colourful and interesting.

She added "He has learnt something to take back into school."

David said "My Mum is the co-ordinator for our street as well as the web master. The website was rather embarrasing, plain and unexciting. I just wanted to brighten it up." David continues to work with his Mum updating the site.

PC Skinner commented: "This is an outstanding example of citizenship in the school and is the really nice positive side of young people."

Mike Lewis, head of year 11 at David's school said,"We are thrilled with his contribution and the time he gave up to do this."

David receiving his award.

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L-R: PC Andy Skinner, Chief Inspector Sally Simmonds,Crime Prevention Officer Linda Connor.

Neighbourhood Watch Message

Sent: 10 January 2010 12:02:42

I hope you had a very enjoyable Christmas and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy New Year. I would like to invite you to the fourth

Neighbourhood Panel Meeting

to be held on

Monday 8th February 2010

at

19:00 hours

at

The Millennium Hall Roffey.

Following on from our last meeting in October where you agreed to focus on speeding - Lambs Farm Road , Anti Social Behaviour and parking - Lambs Farm Road. This meeting will give us the opportunity to discuss any new issues that may have arisen and decide whether you would like to continue working on the priorities already set or focus on different areas.

Your input as local people who have a close connection with the neighbourhood community is vital. Please could you let me know your availability for this date so I have a rough idea of numbers.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. If you know of anyone else who is interested in attending please do invite them along.

Best wishes

Emma

  • Emma Cook
    •
  • Police Community Support Officer

    Horsham Police Station

    North Downs Division/Horsham District

    Neighbourhood Policing Team

    Hurst Road | Horsham | West Sussex | RH12 2DJ

    Telephone: 0845 60 70 999 Mobile: 07917501716

    Sussex Police – Serving Sussex

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    NHW update from Home Office

     

    Sent:

    20 May 2010 09:40:09
     

    This message is being sent out to all NHW Coordinators on behalf of the Home Office.

    Ordering Neighbourhood & Home Watch materials and Crime Reduction information

    Due to the recent government changes, the Home Office website, along with the Crime Reduction Catalogue is being updated to fall in line with new policies and is generally being improved. 

    During this period, no orders can be made via the website, so registration is not necessary, however you can place orders by phoning the ordering line on 0870 241 4680 or by emailing either onlinehomeoffice@prolog.co.ukor homeoffice@prolog.co.uk. 

    Full details of publications and stickers etc available for Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch members can be found on the official Neighbourhood & Home Watch web site  using this link:

    Ordering For NHW

    Many thanks and apologies for the disruption.

    Marion

    Marion Lewis Chair : Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network ( England & Wales)  

    t.   0116 2293 118 m. 07525 406397 .  marion.lewis@nationalnhw.org

      NOTE  NEW NHWN OFFICE DETAILS   Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network

    Beaumont Enterprise Centre

    72 Boston Road

    Beaumont

    Leys

    Leicester

    LE4 1HB 

    This delightful picture has been sent to us by Denise Neal, who is the Area Co-Ordinator for Rudgwick and Cox Green. Sally is a beautiful and gentle dog but does not allow strangers too near the house.

    "If you let me share your warm, dry kennel I'll help you keep watch!"

    Happy New Year Holbrook

    Sent: 10 January 2010 15:35:33
     

    Happy New Year to you all.

    I would like to invite you all to the next

    Holbrook Neighbourhood Panel

    meeting which is to be held

    on

    Wednesday 27th January

    at

    7pm

    at

    North Heath Hall in St Marks Lane.

    I would also like to make you aware that my voicemail will no longer be available for messages, but I have a mobile telephone which you can use to contact me as well as via e-mail

    E-mail :- tracy.bicknell@sussex.pnn.police.uk

    Mobile 07748402145

    Kind regards,

    PCSO Tracy Bicknell

     

     

     

     
     

     

    Roffey Beat Surgery

    On Wednesday 4th April a beat surgery for the Roffey area took place in the Millenium Hall.  Local PCSOs Jenny Bond and Tracey Bicknell were present as was Neighbourhood Specialist officers Sergent Rob Lovell and PC Keith Beckley as well as Kathryn Hayhurst, Crime Prevention Co-ordinator.  The event was held in partnership with Roffey Parish Council, Trading Standards, Horsham District Council and Saxon Weald Housing Association.  Around 50 local residents attended to seek information and advice and to air their concerns about the local area. Issues raised included drug taking, parking and traffic. 

    Kathryn Hayhurst (right) talking to
    two NHW Co-ordinators

    PSCO Tracey Bicknell chatting to local Roffey residents.

    Sergent Rob Lovell and PSCO Jenny Bond
    in discussion with local Roffey residents.

     

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