West Barnes

The ward has had a small incidence of burglary offences with the advent of the darker evenings Burglary offences still remain low. They are typically at night when residents are at home which has alarmed many residents. Entry has typically been via the front door.

The team will conduct reassurance visits to the victims and carry out all local enquiries exploring any cctv opportunities and give crime prevention advice. The team will actively assist in the arrest of any identified individual. Crime alerts and crime prevention is advice will be given at drop in surgeries via social media and via neighbourhood watch channels

The ward continues to see an increase of theft from motor vehicles typically around the retail hub of shannons corner where belongings left in cars are targeted. The ward also experiences a low number of vehicle thefts typically where keyless vehicles are stolen by thieves who bypass the security systems.

The team will continue to patrol the retail hub car parks and residential roads to attempt to curb offending. All reported crimes are thoroughly investigated by the team who would conduct local enquiries and explore any CCTV opportunities. Crime alerts and prevention are distributed to local residents and neighbourhood watch coordinators via social media and attendance at local community events and drop in surgeries. Any identified individuals for the thefts will be prosecuted

There have been some complaints from residents and business premises around alcohol/drug misuse and general asb by youths at these locations

The team will look to increase their patrols of the area to both reassure local residents whilst identifying and engaging with any problem groups.