Tackling anti-social behaviour 

Recently we undertook work to identify the young people responsible for graffitiing on cars. This work was undertaken following reports of antisocial behaviour in the Great Urswick area. 

Those children were spoken to with their parents/caregivers present, about their actions and the negative affects it had on the victims.

It was agreed by the victims, and accepted by the young people, that the offence would be dealt with by way of Restorative Justice. 

The young people accepted responsibility for their action and acknowledged they were wrong. They then wrote letters of apology to the victims.

Regular patrols continue in the Great Urswick area as further incident of anti-social behaviour and minor criminal damage are being reported to us.

If you suspect your child or a child in you care or that you know, is going out and getting involved in anti-social behaviour or low-level criminal damage, please speak to them about the impact it can have on a victim, the community and their future.

Committing offences could result in a criminal record, which can stop you travelling abroad, to places like America and potentially getting a job you want in the future. 

If you have information about any incidents of anti-social behaviour, please report them to us so they can be investigated.

Thank you!

We wanted to share this lovely card and artwork. PCSO Helen Madden was presented with this thoughtful gift from the Great Urswick Rainbow.

The Rainbows were learning about organisations and people who look after the local community.

The Rainbows then took the time to create this card to thank Helen for her work in the community as a PCSO. 

We would like to say, well done to the Rainbows for their brilliant card and artwork and thank you for their kind and thoughtful gesture Helen and everyone here in the local Neighbourhood Policing Team appreciated it.

Stopping speeding

Speed Watch sessions continue in Urswick to deter speeders.

Thank you to everyone who continues to raise the issue of speeding to us. We will look to focus attention to the areas you report to us. 

Thank you also to our Speed Watch volunteers who give their time to help keep everyone safe.

Would all road users please be reminded that it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the speed limits and rules of the roads. Speeding remains one of the fatal five. Always drive carefully and to the conditions in front of you.

UPDATES

Plans are under way to set up a new Community Speed Watch Group around the areas of Scales, Baycliff and Gleaston.

This group will be set up with the assistance of the local Collision Reduction Officer.

The new laser has also been ordered and training sessions will go ahead shortly. The new laser will enable more Speed Watch sessions to take place.

Thank you to those who have help us purchase this new laser. 

Parking at Pennington School

We continue to receive weekly reports about dangerous and anti-social parking outside Pennington School

Since receiving these reports, PCSO Helen Madden, has included the location on her foot patrols, providing a visible presence for deterrence outside the school.

Those who have been noted to park on the zig zags have been spoken to and told to move.

Please be mindful of where you park. It is your responsibility to arrive for drop off or pick-up with enough time to park somewhere appropriate. It is not acceptable to put children or others in danger through your parking. 

Speeding in Swarthmoor

Speed limits Thank you to those who reported speeding concerns in the Swarthmoor area. 

Following these reports, we set up a Speed Indicator Device to record speed levels 

The data from the Speed Indicator Device has now been collated and shows speeds in excess of the 30 MPH limit.  

This data has been shared with CRASH (Collision Reduction and Safer Highways) team for further review.

We will keep you update on any further action taken.

Please continue to report your concerns to us on speeding in the local area. Your information helps us to build intelligence on areas to target.

Action taken to tackle anti-social behaviour 

We recently increased patrols, spoke to local youths involved in anti-social behaviour and worked with partners to deter anti-social behaviour. Following this action, incidents at the Swarthmoor football club have reduced significantly. 

However, we are aware of further incidents of anti-social behaviour in the Swarthmoor area. 

Members of our Community Policing Team recently attended Pennington Parish Council to update the council and members of the public on the action being taken to address these incidents and local concern.  

We will keep you updated on the work we are doing.

We would urge residents to continue report any incidents of anti-social behaviour or damage to police so that we can investigate any offences.

We would always recommend that you attend an official, organised firework display. These events have to follow strict safety procedures, conduct risk assessments and are usually located away from residential homes.

However, if you’re planning a display at home, then please be safe.

          Here are some tips to help keep you and others safe:

•  Let your neighbours know in advance so that they can take measures to protect pets or family members who are affected by the noise
• Children should be supervised by an adult around fireworks and bonfires at all times and should not set fireworks off
• Never put fireworks or sparklers in your pocket
• Sparklers should be placed in a container of water after use
• Light fireworks at arm’s length, using a taper
• Make sure everyone stands well back
• Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks
• Direct fireworks well away from people
• Never go back to a firework that has been lit even if it has not gone off it could still explode. 
• Never throw used fireworks on a bonfire
• Take care around bonfires
• Don’t drink alcohol if you are setting off fireworks or near a firework display or bonfire
• Make sure bonfires are out and surroundings are safe before leaving

Rural crime

Following an investigation by local officers into rural crime three males were arrested on suspicion of Rural Thefts. Following intelligence reported officer successfully located their vehicle north of Broughton in Furness.

Appeal for information

As the dark nights draw in, we have seen an increase in the number of Deer poaching incidents. 

Our enquiries have provided intelligence that the individuals who are committing these offences are also carrying out rural thefts.

We would therefore appeal for anyone who notices any suspicious activity, or anyone with information, to report it to us as soon as they can. Please report all information to us, even the smallest detail, that you feel is insignificant, could help us to identify those involved.

Property Marking Kits

On Tuesday the 25th of October, we launched our Farm Watch Property Marking campaign, at Ulverston Auction Mart. 

The team successfully applied for funding from the PCC for 100 property marking kits.

The team applied for this funding to support the local community. Officers have already distributed kits to victims who have suffered from rural theft in the past year. 

The remaining kits are offered free to rural premises which have not previously been in receipt of Selecta DNA property marking campaigns. 

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, said: “The nights are drawing in, giving criminals more time to commit their crimes without being detected but many of these thieves are opportunistic and look for homes and businesses where they are less likely to be caught.

"That is why it’s so important that we protect our property and deter these criminals as best we can.

"I would urge anyone with a rural property to come forward and claim a property marking kit – together we can make Cumbria an even safer place to live.”

The kits are available on a first come basis. Anyone interested should contact either PCSO Paul Harris at Ulverston Blue Light Hub or PCSO Debbie Ross at Windermere.

Action taken to tackle anti-social behaviour

Over the past month we have increased patrols both mobile and on foot in Ulverston. This action has been taken to help tackle local incidents of anti-social behaviour. 

We continue to receive reports of young people being involved in anti-social behaviour in the Town Centre.

We would encourage the public to continue to report information to us regarding anti-social behaviour, so it can be investigated, and appropriate action taken.

We would also ask that parents/caregivers please speak to and educate their children about anti-social behaviour and the huge impact it can have on others. What might seem like harmless entertainment to a group of young people can be extremely distressing to a victim.  

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