Crime
Theft of Diesel continues with a farm at Milton being targeted. This happened overnight on the 25th -26th August 2010.
Minor Criminal Damage has been reported to two homes in the Dacre Road area of Brampton.
Criminal Damage to the Irthing Valley Community Centre where a plain of glass was broken between 19th- 23rd August 2010.
Reports of theft from Cumbrian Antique Centre in Brampton where 5 pieces of jewellery were stolen from the counter.
Two quad bikes were stolen the Tindale area of Brampton both are green ín colour one is a Yamaha 450 the other is a Yamaha 700.
Criminal Damage to a shop window in Brampton on 21st August 2010 1 male has been arrested for this.
If anyone has any information about any of the above crimes or any other incidents please contact Cumbria Police on 0845 3300247 or Crime Stopper on 0800 555111
Crime prevention advice and security alarms can be provided by Brampton officers or purchased from local retailers. Please contact 08453300247 for further details or visit the Cumbria Constabulary website which contains practical and useful advice on a variety of crime prevention topics. additionally information regarding vehicle alarms, immobilisers and other security devices can be obtained by phoning the Vehicle Security National helpline on 0870 5502006 or the Sold Secure Helpline on 01327 264687.
Community Engagement
Whilst anti social driving incidents have decreased unfortunatley other anti social behaviour is starting to show an increase. During school holidays incidents of disorder do take a upward turn. To combat all anti social behaviour and alcohol related offences we are increasing foot patrols around the hot spot areas and will take positive action to try and nip it in the bud.
We are still looking for volunteers for The Speed Watch Initiative which was run by volunteers from the community was very successful in Brampton previously. Unfortunately due to volunteers moving on not being replaced it became unworkable. However there has been a new flurry of interest and a number of new volunteers have come forward. There is still room for more volunteers to assist. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or who would just like some more information as to what is involved please contact PC Anita Owen or PCSO Carly Watson and together by reducing speed we can make Brampton a safer place
PC Liz Turner and PCSO Carly Watson continue to run police surgeries at Brampton Community Centre and future surgeries are listed above in the meetings section. Please feel free to pop in to have a chat and discuss any policing concerns you may have. They are happy to help or point you in the right direction for advice.
Brampton NPT are keen to recruit Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators. The Scheme enables Police and the local Community to work together in partnership to prevent, deter and detect crime and anti social behaviour. Information regarding Neighbourhood Watch can be obtained from PCSO Watson at Brampton Police station.
Alternatlively if you are involved in any community groups and would like your local officer to attend any of your meetings to give a presentation or just a general chat please contact 08453300247 and speak with PC 1012 Anita Owen, PC 1421 Liz Turner or PCSO Carly Watson.
Local police in Warwick Bridge and Corby Hill have been working with Warwick Bridge School and Capita in order to improve road safety for children immediately outside the school. As a result, a consultation process has commenced in relation to the proposed improvements, the outcome of which should be known in early September.
Plans to raise funds in order to erect a Multi Use Games Area, MUGA, on the Downagate Community Centre site were boosted by the Brampton NPT Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership who have contributed £1500 towards the project.
PCSO Tracy Watt has arranged a trip for the local youngsters, living in Warwick Bridge/Corby Hill areas to visit Low Luckens on 25th October half term week. We have booked a coach to take everyone, picking up from Down-a- gate, at 9.30am dropped off again at 3pm, there will be enough adult supervision, but if parents would like to attend you will be most welcome, The trip is organised through the youth club for insurance cover. Cost for the trip is only £1 each, to ensure your place on the coach this is to be paid by 22nd September 2010 tel Janice 07867978776 for further info.
This trip will follow on from the visit in February when the youths made a bird nest box, we have arranged for them to make bird feeders, bird cake and then perhaps go for a walk in the woods following a bird trail. The children will each take home a bird feeder and bird cake. the last trip was very enjoyable, and gives the youths an extra activity during the half term for very little cost only £1 each. We only have a limited number of seats as we can only book a small bus.
We hope this is a fun/educational day for everyone.