Police

It has been another busy month for the team who have been continuing with speeding operations within the villages and anti social behaviour patrols in accordance with our Neighbourhood Priorities.

Speeding

YOU SAID....WE DID

The team have been focusing their time on conducting speeding operations throughout the rural area. The beginning of the month saw PCSO Alford conducting Speedwatch with volunteers from Wardington. There have also been numerous speeding operations by PCSO Alford and Dale in Hempton, Milcombe and Cropredy. PCSO Alford has also assisted residents of Milton in setting up their Speedwatch and the first meeting is set for April. The aim of the neighbourhood team is to having a team of Speedwatch volunteers in each village that considers they have a speeding issue. Speedwatch enables residents to become involved in making a positive difference in their community, about an issue that concerns them. We received some really positive feedback from those people that are informed that they are speeding and from those that volunteer with us. The month of March has seen the team conducting a speeding operation on 28th March in Swacliffe, with the Laser. There were 4 vehicles stopped and 3 verbal warnings and 1 was provided with a ticket. Over 100 vehicles were checked.

HAVE YOUR SAY

We have conducted 5 ‘Have Your Say’ meetings throughout March in Wiggington, Clifton, Deddington and Baslcote. All of the meetings have been really positive. It enables the community to approach us and for the team to meet members of the community.

TEAM NEWS

PCSO Alford and PC McLeod attended the Rugby Tournament at Banbury Youth Rugby Club on Sunday 20th March. Anyone using the A4260 will know how busy the road was around that area. Disappointingly there were a few car drivers that were rude and abusive to those trying to facilitate entry into the car park but the children appeared to be enjoying themselves and it was a brilliant event.

PC Miller arranged an operation in conjunction with the Licensing Department to ensure that public houses and shops selling alcohol were doing so responsibly and ensuring they served those over the age of 18 years. There were 5 premises checked, unfortunately one ticket was issued to a public house for serving a 15 year old but generally the feedback was extremely positive. The mix of young people and alcohol can cause a number of problems for the police and residents as it generally results in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, something we do not tolerate. In speaking of alcohol and young people, Adderbury Day of Dance takes place on Saturday 16th April. Last year a significant amount of alcohol was seized from those under the age of 18. The neighbourhood team will be in attendance this year and will be actively patrolling the village – those found in possession of alcohol and are underage will risk having it seized!

PC McLeod and PC Miller have held another surgery at Warriner School on 29th March. They started their surgeries in the School in September and it has been a really positive experience. Communication between the school and the team has improved and it enables us to support staff and pupils alike. We are there to offer support and guidance and to get to know the young people in promoting the positive and approachable side of the police. PC McLeod and PC Miller had numerous students asking what they needed to do to have a career within the police.

PCSO Lana Smith made a guest appearance this month, having had her baby in December. Monty is doing well and Lana came back to help out for the day on Saturday 19th March. We are all looking forward to when Lana returns to us later in the year.

Crime News

A burglary took place in Bloxham earlier this month whilst the resident was asleep. The intruders were disturbed and fortunately they did not take anything. Obviously, this is an extremely traumatic experience for the resident. If you see anything suspicious or you have a neighbour that is vulnerable, make sure that you take the time to check on them or call the police if you see anything that you think is not quite right.

There has also been an attempted theft from a garage in Bloxham, the garage was accessed but it does not appear as though anything was taken.

There have been further thefts of fuel from heating containers and a theft of fuel from a car in Milton. Again, if you see anything suspicious then contact the police on 0845 8 505 505.

There have been some thefts from canal boats that are moored along the canal in Cropredy. The team are increasing their patrols along the canal, but if you have ay information then please contact the team.

Unfortunately, a car was stolen overnight, from Wykham Lane in Bodicote.

PC McLeod has, this month charged a male for 3 offences of fraud in relation to a false allegation of his car having been stolen from Wroxton, in July 2010. Also, a female from Wardington has been charged with a public order offence that occurred in February.

During a patrol of The Rise, Adderbury, PS Riddell confiscated alcohol from a male under the age of 18 who was drinking it in the play area.

HAVE YOUR SAY!

Have Your Say online

You can now send non-emergency messages to us using the online form that is available on the Thames Valley Police website. A number of people have already sent their concerns using this method. For you to do that please follow the link https://reportonline.thamesvalley.police.uk

Please allow some time for us to get back to you as we do check our mail box only at certain times of the day.

Members of the team will be available on the following dates and at the following locations, to meet and discuss any issues or problems within the community:

Sunday 3rd April 2011 – 11am – 12pm – Bodicote Car Boot, Bodicote

Tuesday 5th April 2011 – 11am-12pm Adderbury Methodist Church, Adderbury

Sunday 10th April 2011 – 4pm -5pm - The Rise, Adderbury

Saturday 16th April – 10am- 12pm- Adderbury Day of Dance, Adderbury

Saturday 30th April – 1400-1500 - Hornton outside Red Lion PH

Should you have any problems or concerns please phone the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 08458 505 505 or e – mail banburyruralneighbourhood@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk . In an emergency please dial 999.

PC 6040 Rebecca McLeod

Neighbourhood Specialist Officer

Banbury Rural Neighbourhood Team

Banbury Police Station

Warwick Road

Banbury

OX16 2AE

Internal: 7224543

0845 8 505 505