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Neighbourhood Watch

The village Neighbourhood Watch scheme has been re-activated and is now operating.

There are still some areas and roads left in the Stoke Hammond area which are not covered by Neighbourhood Watch schemes and co-ordinators. If you are interested in getting involved please contact PCSO Tina Hobson. You can leave a message for her to contact you on 0845 8 505 505 or talk to Hazel Turner and Hazel will advise you.

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR AREA

ON THE THAMES VALLEY POLICE WEBSITE

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This is a Community Message from Aylesbury Watch Office on Tuesday 31 January.

Statement from Director of the 2011 Census, Glen Watson

Email Scam

We are aware that an email entitled 'Population Census: a message to everyone - act now' is being circulated, allegedly in the name of National Statistician, Jil Matheson. This email demands individuals provide further personal information, supposedly for the Census and threatens fines for non-compliance.

This email is a scam and a hoax. It has no connection whatsoever with the National Statistician, the 2011 Census or the Office for National Statistics.

We believe the links in the email could download malware to any computer where the user clicks on the links. This could put your personal data, including financial information, at risk.
Anyone receiving this, or similar emails, should delete them, not open any links and certainly not provide any information.

For more information on how to protect yourself from this type of threat, please see www.getsafeonline.org

If you wish to, please report receipt of any such suspicious emails to www.actionfraud.org.uk
 
ONS takes the protection of personal census information extremely seriously. Collection of census data was completed last year and no further requests will be forthcoming from the Office for National Statistics relating to the 2011 Census.

Message ends.

Information has been received from the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (NHWN) concerning a website purporting to be Neighbourhood Watch.

The website is called www.nhwo.co.uk and was launched on 14^th December 2011. This website is not supported by the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network and has no links with them. The marketing of the site is pitched to NHW members to register their scheme and obtain membership resources. They are marketing a ‘co-ordinators’ pack at Â£39.99 which includes 2 street signs, stickers and a high visibility vest with Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator on the back. There is no mention of good practice; partnership working with the local police service or insurances. 

Concern has been expressed over the lack of co-ordination of the scheme; the possible mis-use of the high visibility vest and the gathering of personal details including banking details from those who have signed up to the site and purchased materials. (NHW Members are reminded not to divulge their personal or banking details to anyone)

Discussions have already been held with ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) the Home Office the Scottish NHW Association.

Anyone wishing to join a NHW scheme should contact a member of their local Neighbourhood Policing Team or the Neighbourhood Watch Administrator who can be contacted on the police non-emergency telephone number 101. 

Message ends

Theft of catalytic converters in Stewkley

Unfortunately this national problem has come to Stewkley with 3 thefts of catalytic converters in this village within a week.

Please be aware and report any suspicious activity. If you see anyone under a vehicle at any time of day/night please report it passing on as much information as possible.

Remember if you believe a crime is being committed call 999.

Protecting the Car

• · A thief can't get to your catalytic converter if he can't get to your car. Keep your car stored in a garage if you have one available. If not, park in well-lit areas at night. If your car is isolated, it makes it easier for a thief to crawl under the car and saw the converter off, which can be done in seconds.
• · Some converters are only attached to the car exhaust using bolts, and this can make them even easier to remove. Have a mechanic weld the converter in place to make it more difficult for a thief to remove.
• · Alarm devices, which are sensitive to vibration, can also be secured to the undercarriage of the car. When the car vibrates as the converter is being removed, the alarm goes off.
• · A sensor can also be triggered if an unauthorized person slides under the vehicle.
• · Cage type clamps can be fitted which is basically a cage device that locks in around the converter to make it more difficult to remove. The cage can be cut through, but it takes more time and effort which is usually enough of a deterrent for the criminals.
• · We are not able to endorse particular companies but please source info on companies offering etching and locking devices.
• WING NORTH NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER 101

EMERGENCIES AND TO REPORT A CRIME IN PROGRESS 999

 

Neighbourhood priorities:

Speed enforcement

Speed checks were conducted this month in all the villages on the priority profiles. In particular Roads Policing assisted on the Leighton Road in Stoke Hammond on 17^th May where 17 drivers were stopped at speeds between 36mph and 52mph. Fixed Penalty Notices were issued to those under 50mph, but those driving at 50mph and above will be receiving a summons to go to court. This is due to the fact that the speed is considered so excessive that it is policy for those drivers to go to court to possibly receive a heavier punishment than three points on their licence and a £60 fine. Also, one driver had his vehicle seized for not having any insurance, two drivers were issued Fixed Penalty Notices for registration plates not conforming to requirements and finally two drivers received fixed penalty tickets for not wearing seat belts.

Speed checks were carried out in Soulbury  on the same day and one driver received a Fixed Penalty Notice for travelling at 38mph. As can be seen from the results at Stoke Hammond, drivers seem to carry on speeding regardless. Rest assured the Wing North neighbourhood policing team with the assistance of Roads Policing will continue to carry out speed checks within the local villages to try and get the message across to those drivers that continue to speed, that it is unacceptable and that they face ever increasing odds of being held to account.