West Mercia Police
SHREWSBURY RURAL NORTH AND DISTRICT
Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT)

Date: February 2016 – News Letter to Town & Parish Councils

About your team

Get in touch

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@westmercia.pnn.police.uk
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/ @shrewsburyCops
Only call 999 in an emergency, when a
Crime is in progress or life is in danger.

Safer Neighbourhood Teams work with local people and partners to identify, tackle and

solve issues that matter to the community

where you live.

Making neighbourhoods safer by cutting day

to day crime and anti-social behaviour is at

the heart of keeping people in West Mercia

safe. Thanks to an investment in mobile

tablet style computers, these will enable

officers to spend more time on patrol on the

street and in neighbourhoods.

Officers will continue to come to people

when they need them and provide a high

quality service however you contact us – in

person (on the street, at community bases

and at partners and communities together

[PACT] meetings), on the phone or online

Your team

Where we work

SHREWSBURY RURAL NORTH & DISTRICT SNT is based at Pontesbury Police Station, Minsterley Road, Pontesbury, SY5 0QH. We work around the Parishes of Pontesbury, Minsterley, Great Hanwood, Longden, Westbury, Ford, Great Ness & Little Ness, Bicton, Alberbury, Montford Bridge, and Bomere Heath we also cover the Shrewsbury Town council areas of Bowbrook, Gains Park and Bicton Heath including the Hospitals.

Insp Edward Hancox

Sgt Rebecca Thomas

PC Jon Summerfield

PCSO Angie Roberts

PCSO Tim Griffiths

Special Constable Christopher Richardson

Special Constable Stephanie Chetwood Police Volunteer Mr Arthur Jones

Police Volunteer Mrs Margaret Keeble PONTESBURY POLICE STATION OPENING TIMES

WEDNESDAYS / 16:00 – 19:00

The Police Station is staffed by volunteers. Sometimes due to circumstances beyond our control we may not be able to have the station open to the public. If the station is closed and you need to speak to a member of the team please contact us using the details above.

The Safer Neighbourhood Team will also hold Police surgeries / meetings please see below or click on the link : https://westmercia.police.uk/article/2993/Team-Calendar-and-Events

Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control we may not be able to get to the surgery or meeting. If officers are not at the location and you need to speak to the team please contact us using the details above.

Current Partner and communities TOGETHER Priorities (PACT)

The SNT team deal with a multitude of diverse issues and problems on a daily basis. It is currently agreed that the team will focus on the following issue as a matter of priority.

To see updates on our current priority please click on the following link :

https://westmercia.police.uk/article/2992/Team-Priorities

PONTESBURY – ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

Issue: On Wednesday 28th October 2015 between the times of 8.00 pm and 11.00 pm, a group of approximately 14 youths aged between 12 and 15 have caused unnecessary, Harassment, Alarm and Distress to residents in Pontesbury Village by using foul language and throwingitems at residents property. In at least one case this has caused Criminal Damage.

Action: The Safer Neighbourhood Team will be working with the community to identify the youths involved.

CRIME and ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

ALBERBURY & CARDESTON PARISH

ASB / 0 incidents reported
No crime reported

FORD PARISH

ASB / 1 incident reported
14/01/16 / Assault – offender identified – enquiries on going

GREAT HANWOOD PARISH

ASB / 2 incidents reported
18/01/16 / Burglary to a garage – bicycle stolen – enquiries on going
29/01/16 / Theft of money – enquiries on going

LONGDEN PARISH

ASB / 2 incidents reported
04/01/16 / Burglary to a garage – power tools and bicycle stolen - enquiries on going

PONTESBURY PARISH

ASB / 2 incidents reported – 2 youth related
26/01/16 / Theft of fencing - enquiries on going
25/01/16 / Criminal damage to a building – offender identified - enquiries on going
20/01/16 / Criminal damage to a vehicle - enquiries on going
15/01/16 / Assault – offender identified - enquiries on going
01/01/16 / Criminal damage to a building - enquiries on going

MINSTERLEY PARISH

ASB / 3 incidents reported
24/01/16 / Theft from a store – offender identified - enquiries on going
22/01/16 / Assault – persons identified - enquiries on going
18/01/16 / Theft from vehicle – fuels stolen – enquiries on going

WESTBURY PARISH

ASB / 0 incidents reported
07/01/16 / Interference with a vehicle - enquiries on going
10/01/16 / Assault – offender identified - enquiries on going
16/01/16 / Assault – detected by way of community resolution

GREAT NESS & LITTLE NESS PARISH

ASB / 1 incident reported
No crime reported

MONTFORD BRIDGE PARISH

ASB / 0 incidents reported
07/01/16 / Theft of scrap metal - enquiries on going
06/01/16 / Theft of a stone trough - enquiries on going
28/01/16 / Theft of a pressure washer - enquiries on going

BOMERE HEATH PARISH

ASB / 1 incidents reported
No crime reported

BICTON PARISH ( Village )

ASB / 0 incidents reported
No crime reported

BICTON HEATH

ASB / 13 incidents reported
01/01/16 / Assault – person identified - enquiries on going
06/01/16 / Assault – person identified - enquiries on going
08/01/16 / Burglary non dwelling – chain saw stolen - enquiries on going
11/01/16 / Arson – person identified – complaint withdrawn
12/01/16 / Burglary non dwelling – theft of purse - enquiries on going
13/01/16 / Assault – person identified - enquiries on going
15/01/16 / Racial Assault – complaint withdrawn
18/01/16 / Assault – detected
21/01/16 / Theft - enquiries on going
25/01/16 / Make off without payment – no complaint
25/01/16 / Assault - enquiries on going
27/01/16 / Theft from store - enquiries on going
28/01/16 / Theft - enquiries on going
19/01/16 / Criminal damage to a door – offender identified – enquiries on going
19/01/16 / Assault – offender identified – enquiries on going

LOCAL SNT AREA NEWS

Introducing Peeler the Police Dog! 25/01/16

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/16124/Introducing-Peeler-the-Police-Dog

DO YOU OWN A HORSE? - Join west Mercia's Horsewatch Scheme 25/01/16

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/16121/DO-YOU-OWN-A-HORSE---Join-west-Mercias-Horsewatch-Scheme

Drug Paraphernalia Located In Loft of House 25/01/16

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/16120/Drug-Paraphernalia-Located-In-Loft-of-House

21/01/16 - PCSO Roberts Visits Pontesbury Nursery School

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/16034/PCSO-Roberts-Visits-Pontesbury-Nursery-School

21/01/16 - Safer Internet Day 9th February 2016

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/16012/Safety-Internet-Day-9th-February-2016

18/01/16 - Hanwood - Bicycle Stolen

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/15923/Hanwood---Bicycle-Stolen

10/01/16 - Driver Arrested in Nesscliffe

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/15779/Driver-Arrested-in-Nesscliffe

05/01/16 - Shrewsbury man sentenced for conspiracy to destroy or damage property

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/15670/Shrewsbury-man-sentenced-for-conspiracy-to-destroy-or-damage-property

TWEETS FROM THE TEAM THIS MONTH

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops 1h1 hour ago Rural North SNT - Be careful on the rural roads today, Expect the Unexpected on the roads with these high winds #debrisontheroad

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 26 Rural North SNT it looks like it brightening up don't be fooled, roads still slippery and muddy around rural areas #SlippyConditions

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 26 Rural North SNT - well The remnants of Jonas has arrived, weather is appalling today #TakeCareOutThere

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 25 Rural North SNT - drug items to be cleared from the property mentioned earlier - items old and been in situ for some time #NoFurtherAction

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 25 Rural North SNT - popping in to Oakwood School Bicton to see the children #kettleIsOn

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 25 Rural North SNT - meet Peeler the Police Dog he helps school children to cross the road safely #KeepEmPeeled

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 25 Rural North SNT - tenants of a property in Nescliffe area have discovered a drug paraphernalia in the loft police are on scene #UpdateSoon

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 24 Rural North SNT - Reminding everyone to take a look at the West Mercia website for #WeDontBuyCrime offering great security advice

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 24 Rural North SNT - out on patrol, trying to locate a missing 15 year old male around the Belle Vue Road area of Shrewsbury #EyesPeeled

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 24 Our missing 15 year old boy from Belle Vue has been found safe and well

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 23 Rural North SNT - been a good shift, few "little" issues but dealt with by the team and no major incidents #WellDoneAll

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 21 Rural North SNT - RTC A458 Halfway House - Police on scene, one carriageway blocked #CouldBeDelays

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 21 Rural North SNT- Safer Internet Day 2016 -Tuesday 9th February 2016 How Will You Play Your Part? #SID2016 https://westmercia.police.uk/article/16012/Safety-Internet-Day-9th-February-2016 …

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 21 Rural North SNT-PCSO Roberts is visiting Pontesbury Nursery School this morning although the police car will be the star of the show

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 20 Rural North SNT - Blue & Black Down Hill Saracen Mist bicycle stolen from Hanwood, any information call 101 https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/15923/Hanwood---Bicycle-Stolen …

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 19 Rural North SNT - The team will be at Ford Parish Council Meeting this evening #anyissues

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 14 Rural North SNT - warning of freezing temperatures tonight and a risk of snow please drive carefully #SensiblePrecautions

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 10 Rural North SNT - Driver arrested in the Nesscliffe area today after failing a road side drug test #keepingyousafe

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 7 Rural North SNT - PCSO Roberts will be at Westbury Post Office @ 09:30-10:00 for the Police Surgery #AnyIssues

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 5 Rural North SNT - RTC A458 Halfway House possible delays, police and ambulance on scene #PleaseBePatient

Shrewsbury Police @ShrewsburyCops Jan 5 Rural North SNT - Running a little late for the Bomere Heath surgery - should be at Post Office for around 14:45

PLANNED SNT SURGERIES OR EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2016

Please visit our team Calendar and Events page for any updates

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/article/2993/Team-Calendar-and-Events?ayear=2015&amonth=12&aday=1#cal

NB : Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control we may not be able to get to the surgery, meeting or event. If officers are not at the location and you need to speak to the team and it is not an emergency please contact us using the 101 telephone number or by emailing us at

Hanwood - Police Surgery - Hanwood Primary School

Starting on 02 Feb 16 at 15:00 for 30 minutes until 15:30

Bicton - Police Surgery - Bicton Primary School

Starting on 03 Feb 16 at 15:00 for 30 minutes until 15:30

Pontesbury - Police Surgery - Pontesbury Police Station

Starting on 03 Feb 16 at 16:00 for 3 hours until 19:00

Alberbury - Police Surgery - Alberbury Village Hall

Starting on 10 Feb 16 at 12:00 for 30 minutes until 12:30

Pontesbury - Police Surgery - Pontesbury Police Station

Starting on 10 Feb 16 at 16:00 for 3 hours until 19:00

Montford Bridge - Police Surgery - Montford Bridge Parish Hall

Starting on 16 Feb 16 at 19:30 for 30 minutes until 20:00

Pontesbury - Police Surgery - Pontesbury Police Station

Starting on 17 Feb 16 at 16:00 for 3 hours until 19:00

Pontesbury - Police Surgery - Pontesbury Police Station

Starting on 24 Feb 16 at 16:00 for 3 hours until 19:00