Broughton and Crake Valley
One vehicle was recently broken into overnight in Broughton Square, and tools were taken. In another recent crime a shed was broken into and an oputboard motor stolen. In surrounding areas the theft of Diesel is prominent, both from vehicles and filling stations.
Please contact Police immediately if any suspicious activity is seen. The non- urgent number is 101, and 999 if you suspect a crime in progress.
For vehicle security please bear in mind the following tips:
Top Tips to keep your car safe
Never leave keys in the ignition or in your car, even for a short time
Park with care, if possible in a busy, well lit area
If you have a garage use it. If you park on a driveway, close & lock any gates
Close windows, sunroof, lock doors & activate security alarms when leaving your car
Take valuables with you when you leave your car, eg: cash, credit cards, mobile phones, satellite navigation systems etc.
If you have no choice make sure valuables are locked in the boot, taking care no-one is watching you
Keep your driving and vehicle documents safe & not in your car
Postcode your valuables with a UV pen
Make sure your keys are secure at home & work
On cold mornings, don’t leave your car unattended with the engine running while it warms up
Crime remains low otherwise
Consiton and Hawkshead
Crime and anti social behaviour is down in Coniston and Torver. We have responded to calls for service at Butchers Close in Torver. We are checking some of the car parks where theft from the payment meters happened last year.
Since the 1 January six boats berthed on Windermere have lost outboard motors. Thieves have used moored tenders to get out to boats and remove engines. Be suspicious of any activity near to moored boats.
During March the Coniston Brewery company office has suffered an overnight break in at their office in the village of Coniston.
Monthly mobile stations.
The Neighbourhood policing teams have now finished the trial mobile police stations in Satterthwaite and Torver. Overall the initiative have been a success, some days were busier than others but we have had many visitors and locals coming to see us with a range of questions, concerns, information etc. It was also good to just meet people in the area so thank you to everyone who came and said hello! We are aiming to visit other areas and will post the dates on this page.