 June 2015
Crime going down
in Havering
The latest police figures, for April 2015, show there were 26 fewer burglaries
at homes in Havering than in April 2014.
Over the same period there were 11 fewer violent crimes against people
and 60 fewer theft related offences, including 26 fewer motor vehicles stolen
and two less pedal cycles.
There were also 39 fewer cases of criminal damage and 28 less drugs
related offences.
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The Met on TV
A five-part documentary series, The Met: Policing London,
is on BBC1 television on Mondays at 9pm.
Havering Police is holding screenings of the programmes,
with officers available to answer questions afterwards, at Havering Sixth Form College,
Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3TB, between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on
- Tuesday 16 June
- Tuesday 23 June
- Tuesday 30 June
- Tuesday 7 July
Any local resident
is welcome to attend these screenings and make their views known.
Meet the police on Community Engagement Day
Havering
Police’s next Community Engagement Day is on Tuesday 16 June,
and will once again involve Havering Council's Community Safety team, along with
your Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) from Havering Police and Special Constables.
There will also be live Tweeting of calls that come into Havering Police during the day, with updates of responses.
Across
the Borough, officers will give out crime prevention advice, security code
cycles, provide purse chains and distribute timers for lights and radios, so
burglars think someone is at home.
If you are running an event on that day
and want to invite the police along, contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.
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Get a Watch ticking
in your road
Neighbourhood Watch’s main aims are to
prevent crime, reduce the fear of crime, and improve safety.
Neighbourhood Watch acts as the eyes
and ears of the community. It has been shown that Neighbourhood Watch areas are
far less likely to be targeted by criminals.
For more information on how to join or
set up a Neighbourhood Watch Group email Community Safety.
To receive local Neighbourhood Watch
newsletters sign up here.
Find out more
about Neighbourhood Watch here.
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Secure your cycle
Cycles are expensive to replace and some simple steps can make them secure.
PCSO Jackie Whitelock, from Havering Police Safer Transport Team, said: "When leaving your bike use a D-lock so it is
securely fastened to a cycle stand or similar object. If locking it to railings
please make sure there is enough room for pedestrians to get past.
"Investing in a good lock, which can’t be
easily cut, can deter cycle thieves. The one I'm holding can easily be cut with bolt croppers or even strong secateurs.
"Please make sure you’ve added your cycle to
the Bike Register so it can be returned to you if it is stolen and then
recovered.
"The easiest way to join the Bike Register
is by coming to a Mark it in the Market event on the first Saturday of each month, near Cycles UK in Romford Market."
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 Catching criminals
Crimestoppers is a confidential
way of providing information about known or suspected criminal activity.
When you pass anonymous
information to Crimestoppers, you're making a real difference in your community.
You can give information
on 0800 555 111 or through the Online
Form - both of these routes are completely anonymous and available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Body cameras: Havering leads the way
The Metropolitan
Police is rolling out the use of body cameras by its officers across the capital,
following a trial in 10 London boroughs, including Havering.
By March 2016 an additional 20,000 body cameras will be in
use.
More
information available here.
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Havering Police now on Facebook
Havering Police can now be found on Facebook.
The page includes details of events, convictions and crime
prevention advice.
Click
here for more details.
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 Meet the SNT
Each part of Havering has its own Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) which holds meeting for residents.
Some of the meetings are drop-in events where residents can
chat on a one-to-one basis, while other meetings are for residents of specific
streets.
Find
details of your local SNT and planned meetings here.
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 How special can you be?
There are more than 70 members of the Special Constabulary based in Havering and the Metropolitan Police is looking to recruit more.
Find out what being a Special Constable means here.
Pictured: Two members of Havering Special Constabulary on cycle patrol.
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Warm weather warning
During
warm weather it’s tempting to leave doors and windows open and that can tempt
burglars.
Acting Sergeant Lee Smith, said: "Following
some simple crime prevention measures can help reduce the risk of you becoming a
victim:
- If you’re in the back garden enjoying the sun, please make sure your front
windows and doors are locked.
- Don’t
leave valuables, especially keys, near open windows or where they can be hooked
out through the letterbox.
- Growing
prickly plants close to windows deters burglars from trying to reach through them.
- Keep
gates at the side of houses locked.
- Keep
shed and garage doors shut and locked when no-one is in them.
- Don’t
leave valuable items such as bikes or pushchairs in places where they can be taken easily.
"Remember
the few minutes while you pop in for a drink is all a thief needs to steal your
valuables."
Burglars like homes that are easy to enter. #ThinkLikeABurglar
Find out how to beat the burglars here.
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 Cuppa with a Copper
Officers from Romford Town and Squirrels Heath Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be in Costa Coffee, 83 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EL from 11am until
12pm on the last Monday of every month.
Come along to
discuss any concerns or issues you may have over
a cuppa.
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Previous issues
Previous issues of
On the Beat can
be viewed here.
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