101 is the number to call when you want to contact your local police - when it’s less urgent than a 999 call. 101 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crime in the Currock and Upperby area is low at the moment. Cycle thefts are a problem throughout the City as are Shed breaks. Below are some simple tips to stop you becoming a victim of crime .
If you are going out for the night remember
· Think: Keys, money, phone, plans to get home?
· Plan in advance how you’re going to get home safely
· Stick with your friends and look out for each other
· Arrange a safe meeting place in case you get separated
· Stash some cash in case you lose your purse
· Know your limits and always stay in control
· Store an ICE (in case of emergency) number in your phone
Pedal Cycles
Mark the cycle with your postcode
Contact your local officer if you wish us to place a security label on your cycle
Lock it when you cant see your cycle
Put your cycle away in a secure building and attach a good lock
On Saturday 14th January and Sunday 15th January officers from Shadygrove Road Police Station set up
Sheds & Outbuildings
Place a good quality lock on all doors and secure all windows
Purchase a shed alarm to deter and frighten off criminals
Consider moving high value items out of sheds to more secure locations
Postcode all your valuables that you keep in sheds.
Call the Police immediately if you see or hear anything suspicious .
Vehicles
Put your vehicle in a garage if you have one and make sure the garage is locked.
If you have no garage park your vehicle in a well lit area where it can be seen from neighbouring houses and make sure it is locked.
Check that you have a locking petrol cap fitted to the vehicle.
Remove all items of property from the vehicle do not leave items on view to theives
If you see anyone acting suspiciously around vehicles call the police immediatly
Hammonds Pond Multi Use Games Arena (MUGA)
The gates to Hammonds Pond are currently open on a 24 hour basis for pedestrian access on a trial basis. The access allows youths to use the MUGA. The MUGA can be used during the hours of darkness as a timer switch is being installed which will keep the lights on until 9pm.
SPORT . ACTIVITY FITNESS . EXCERCISE SAFE CLUB
Are you aged between 11 - 17 ?
Bored with nothing to do on a Wednesday evening between 7pm - 9pm ?
If so come and join us to take part in some sporting activities at ,
Richard Rose Morton Academy, Wigton Road, Carlisle.
A representative from Carlisle City Council and the Neighbourhood Police Team will be at the Sports Hall at the rear of the school to meet you.