POLICE AND SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM

POLICING OVER THE OLYMPICS

Policing over the Olympic period will not be giving criminals an opportunity to commit crime in Croydon over the summer. Although Croydon officers will be supporting the policing for the Olympics, there will still be appropriate resources and officers in Croydon to deal with the day-to-day policing requirements. Measures in place,such as restricting the amount of annual leave officers can take over this period; changing our shift patterns; cancelling all training during the Olympic period will ensure apprpriate policing levels.

The Met will be supported by other police forces and there will be around 9,000 police officers on the streets of London on the busiest days. Additional officers from other forces will be coming to Croydon, over and above those that we will already have on duty.

Safer Neighbourhoods will still be on duty over the summer and the Olympics period. Whilst some SNT officers will be called upon to support the Olympics policing operation and will ensure that as a minimum, one Constable will remain on their Safer Neighbourhoods ward along with all SNT PCSO staff. Local SNT’s will also be supported by officers from Response Teams, CID and other non Borough Units during this period.

WARNING

Coulsdon East is one of the safets parts of the London Borough of Croydon with a very low crime rate.

However, it is not crime free, and we do suffer from two particular crimes that can be prevented with a little bit of thought

1 Property stolen from cars outside houes and on drive ways, inlcuding number plates. Do not leave valuables inside the car where can be seen and make sure your car is locked even for a short period of time.

2 Slipping locks on front doors - A common method of entry into houses is to put a device through the letter box which is fitted around lever handles and opens the front door by pulling the door handle or door leaver down. So when you go to bed either double lock the door or if a wooden door secure it with strong bolts. When you go out double lock the door.

If you need any more information on crime prevention please contact our local Coulsdon East Neighbourhood Police team at :-

by phone on 0208 721 2465.
Email CoulsdonWest.SNT@met.police.uk)
Croydon Police can be contacted on 0300 123 1212

COULSDON EAST SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM

Safer Neighbourhood Team website can be accessed at www.met.police.uk - Click on 'Safer Neighbourhoods', enter your post code under 'local policing' and go. If you then click on Coulsdon East you should see your local team web page with contact numbers, details about members of the team, drop in surgery and street briefing times etc.

Emeregency Police, - 999

Non-Emergency crime reporting - Croydon Police. 020 8649 1212

Coulsdon West Safer Neighbourhood team

In the light of complaints about problems within the Town Centre, Diane Hill of Coulsdon West Safer Neighbourhood Team has asked for this notice to be put up on the website

' As the Safer Neighbourhood Sergeant for Coulsdon West I am anxious that Coulsdon Town Centre remains a pleasant place to visit.

The team often patrol the area and have built up an excellent relationship with the shops. We have recently had some residents raise concerns regarding some Anti Social Behaviour in the evening. We are going to try combat this by working some later shifts.

If you do experience any problems or feel uncomfortable it is important that we are made aware of what is happening. We can be contacted by phone on 0208 721 2465.( or Email CoulsdonWest.SNT@met.police.uk) " Croydon Police can be contacted on 0300 123 1212

IN AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS DIAL 999

THE INTERNET

To report NON EMERGENCY Crime and Hate Crime or Incidents you can do so via the Internet on www.online.police.uk

When to USE this service

When NOT TO USE this service:

THEFT ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS OR COLLISONS

CRIMINAL DAMAGE / VANDALISM LOST PROPERTY

HATE CRIMES OR HATE INCIDENTS THE CRIME IS SERIOUS

THE CRIME IS HAPPENING NOW

THE OFFENDER IS STILL THERE OR NEARBY

SOMEONE SAW THE CRIME BEING COMMITTED

EVIDENCE HAS BEEN LEFT AT THE SCENE

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Police Non Emergency Contact Numer - This number should be used for enquiries and to report non-urgent matters

0300 123 1212

Coulsdon East Police - david.leishman@met.police.uk

020 8649 1212

Coulsdon West Police - Covers the Town Centre - Diane.Hill@met.police.uk

0208 721 2465

Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer - For all NHW Enquiries (answer phone out of hours)

020 8649 0318

Trading Standards - Croydon Council - For reporting Bogus Callers, Scams etc

020 8407 1310 Ext 62043

Consumer Direct

08454 04 05 06

Crimestoppers - All information given is confidential

0800 555111

Drugs / Syringes - To report any drugs/suringes found in a public place contact environmental reporting andask for Street Scene Officer

020 8726 6200

Dog Warden - You can also text 'ENV' with details to 60660

020 8726 6200

Environmental Reporting - To report pests, dead animals, littler, dog mess, fallen leaves, graffiti, noise, missed rubbish collections and fly tippingAlso to be used to arrange bulky waste collections and information about trade waste and recycling. Alternatively text 'ENV' 60660

020 8726 6200

Fire Brigade - For a free safety and smoke alrm check

08000 284428

Parks & Open Spaces - Report any problems here

020 8726 6900

Streets and Transport - Report problems with street lighting and cleaning, road damage, road safety, obstructing trees, abandoned vehicles and parking issues

020 8726 7100

Abandoned Vehichles - DVLA

08000 325 202

Noise Problems - for calls from 8.30 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.

020 8760 5483

Noise Problems - Out of hours - Call Taberner House Switchboard

020 8726 6000

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Neighbourhood Watch is one of the biggest and the most successful crime prevention initiative in the United Kingdom. Behind it lies a simple idea, and a central value shared by millions of people around the country. Getting together with your neighbours can cut crime.

Neighbourhood Watch started in the UK in 1982. Its basic aim was to reduce household burglary. More recently, Neighbourhood Watch Groups are looking at other issues that affect people's quality of life such as poor street lighting, abandoned cars,. vandalism, graffiti and other anto-social behaviour.

Neighbourhood Watch is not just about reducing burglary figures; it's about creating communities who care. It brings local people together and can make a real contribution to improving people's lives. It is about taking responsibility for your local environment, looking out for vulnerable neighbours, helping to reduce crime, the fear of crime and being a good neighbour

Neighbourh Watch is recognised by many insurance companies and some offer a discount on household policies. This is because statistics show that you are less likely to have to make a claim if you live in a Watch area.

Objectives of a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

To preent crime by improving security, increasing vigilance, creating and maintaining a caring community and reducing opportunities for crime by increasing crime prevention awareness.
To assist the Police in detecting crime by promoting effective communication and the prompt reporting of suspcious and criminal activity .
To reduce undue fear of crime by providing accurate information about risks and by promoting a sense of security and community spirit, particularly amongstthe more vulneerable members of the community.
To imporve Police / community liaison by proiding effective communications through systems such as The Neighbourhood Watch Crime Messaging Email System, which warns Ci-ordinators of locl crime trends which they can disseminate to their shceme members, and by members informing the Police of icidents when they occur.