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Here is the latest neighbourhood update from your Wendover and Aston Clinton Neighbourhood Team for the current quarter.
Neighbourhood Update
Sergeant Steve Clewlow has taken over supervisory duties from Sgt Emily Dover on the Wendover team. The team are based at Aylesbury Police Station and allows the small team greater accessibility to their supervisor.
In the last three months we have seen a rise in anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues, predominantly in the Wendover and Weston Turville areas. The offences have been dealt with proportionately using a warning system similar to the red and yellow cards used in football, effectively giving those who have been in trouble once, a chance to ensure they are not caught doing the same thing again. This has not proved very successful with some youths in the area, with two red cards being issued by mid-August.
There are still some issues surrounding the Ponyfield site in Weston Turville with a high number of ASB and criminal damage reports being received. One resident, who is below the age of criminal responsibility (under 10 years old) has been issued his final warning and further similar conduct will result in a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) being issued. We are taking positive steps with Hayley Money from AVDC and Karen Ross from the School Liaison Team engaging in meetings to try and get a positive resolution alongside PC Andy Smith, our local ASB officer.
We urge you to report these incidents as soon as you can, if it is an emergency, do not hesitate to use 999, but if it is a report of an incident that took place a number of hours ago, please call us on 101.
You can also follow the team on twitter @TVP_Aylesbury or by using the hashtag #TVPRural to search and see what the rural team are up to.
“You said, we did” - Community Forum feedback
You said “Improve Police visibility”
The team have actively been patrolling the area throughout the day and changing shifts to ensure events are attended, including "Astonbury" in Aston Clinton in August and market day on Thursdays in Wendover. Officers have also attended the Neighbourhood Engagement Point when possible to engage with residents who wish to attend.
You said “There is an increase in youth anti-social behaviour (ASB) within Weston Turville”
Ongoing from the last update, further yellow ASB warning cards have been issued. A final warning card was issued to an underage male and Social Services informed following his involvement in a theft where the neighbourhood team recovered the stolen articles within 15 minutes of the offence taking place.
Local crime update
Over the last QUARTER below is a breakdown of some of the offences which occurred.
Burglary dwelling (homes and includes attempts) – 7
Burglary non-dwelling (outhouse /sheds /barns /business premises and includes attempts) – 6
Theft from motor vehicle -6
Theft or TWOC of a motor vehicle – 7
Other theft offences – 17
Please visit the Home Office website for crime statistics in your area at: http://www.police.uk (opens new window)
Please note that the crime statistics on this site show only those crimes that have been reported to Thames Valley Police. The number of recorded crimes may change over time due to requirements under Home Office Counting Rules to make sure that each crime is recorded accurately.
If you see anything suspicious no matter how small of insignificant it may seem, if you think it’s not right or someone looks out of place please call us on 999 if it is a crime in progress or 101 if you have information. You can also email the team at Wendover&
Crime prevention advice
The last month has seen a rise on burglaries again, so this month we have provided some advice regarding preventing such crimes.
· When leaving your property ensure all windows and doors are locked. During warmer days it is easy to forget that a window is still open, so just take that extra minute or so to walk around and make sure everything is closed and secure.
· If you have a UPVC front door make sure it is deadlocked. Just lifting the handle doesn’t engage the locks you need to lift the handle and lock the door.
· Arm your burglar alarm. Your neighbours may not check when it’s going off but we will.*
· Lock your back gate and remove any tools from the garden which could be used to force entry.
· If you are going away ask one of your neighbours to move your post. If a burglar sees lots of post piling up by the front door they may come and have a look through your window.
· Put any keys and electrical items such as ipads and laptops away and out of view.
· Ensure that any security lights are in working order.
· Fit timer switches to lamps so that they can be programmed to come on during the hours of darkness. If you haven’t got any contact the team and we can get some to you.
· Marking property with postcodes on all valuable items with a permanent marker, UV pen or with a property marking solution from companies such as Smart water, Selecta DNA or Crimestoppers.
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This site provides an invitation for you to participate in the exchange of information with Thames Valley Police, Neighbourhood Watch and other community groups. You do not need to join a specific watch scheme but you may find that there are like minded residents or businesses in your area who would welcome your support.
If you live or work in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire or Milton Keynes, you are invited to register now to become a registered recipient of messages of information, crime alerts or witness appeals local to the area in which you live or work in a way that suits your needs and lifestyle by email, text or telephone. Just click on the JOIN button at the top of this page (left hand side) to register.
As a registered recipient you will not only benefit from two way messaging but may also learn about those in your community subject of anti-social behavior orders, help identify suspected or wanted criminals from the gallery pages or learn about community groups, events or meetings in your area.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SERVICE IS NOT FOR REPORTING CRIMES OR INCIDENTS - TO REPORT THESE PLEASE CONTACT THAMES VALLEY POLICE ON 101
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How to contact your local Police
Call 101, email us at Wendover& or even visit us at Police Engagement Point based at Wendover Library.
Our opening hours are as follows:
Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays 10.00am to 12.00pm
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NSL Parking Enforcement
Call 0843 2085544 to report parking issues
For issues involving stray or found dogs please phone the dog warden at Aylesbury Vale District Council 01296 585605
For public road issues please phone Bucks Highways on
01296 395000
For noise issues please phone Environmental Health at Aylesbury Vale District Council on 01296 585 858
For speeding issues, please contact your local Parish Council who will forward the information on to the Community Speed Watch Team.