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July to Sept 2016 Community Messages received

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30/9/16

UPDATE ON OPERATION TURNCOAT: NUISANCE MOPEDS Since Operation Turncoat was launched on 11/08/2016 in response to the nuisance motor cycle issues in the Hockley, Hawkwell, Ashingdon, Rochford and Gt. Wakering areas. The Rochford and Castle Point Community Policing team have issued many Section 59 warnings under the Police Reform Act 2002. A Section 59 warning tells a rider / driver of any vehicle that has been driven in an anti-social manner or off road that if they are reported again within a 12 month period police will seize any vehicle they are using no matter who that vehicle belongs to. As a result of these warnings and the information provided by the community 2 vehicles have been seized using Section 59 powers and a further vehicle seized under different legislation. The owner has 14 days to recover their vehicle providing proof of ownership and paying a hefty initial fee of £150 rising by £20 for every further 24 hours period. Please bear in mind police have no power in relation to noise made by these vehicles which are often noisy by design, the local Council are responsible for noise pollution. It is also very unlikely we would be able to take further action without registration numbers being provided.

30/9/16

A Yellow New Holland Digger registration EO51KOX was stolen overnight 28/09/2016 to 29/09/2016 from Rochford. If you see this vehicle please report it to Essex Police by calling 101 or 999 if deemed urgent.

30/9/16

A Black Ford Transit van registration YR65GXY was stolen from Wedgwood Way, Rochford overnight 28/09/2016 to 29/09/2016. If you saw anything suspicious or see this vehicle please contact Essex Police on 101 or if deemed urgent via 999 to report. Please take the time to review your vehicle security ensuring you lock and remove any items from within when left unattended

17/9/16

On 17 September there were two reported burglaries in the Rochford District:

 Rectory Road, Hawkwell, between 9am and 3pm - A shed was broken into and a chainsaw and strimmer were stolen.

 Roche Close, Rochford , between 7am and 10pm - suspects unknown have repeatedly kicked the front door to a flat in order to gain entry. Extensive damage to door, but nothing stolen, entry not gained.

If you saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, or have any information you can pass to Police, please call 101 or make an anonymous report via Crimestoppers UK.

7/9/16

There have been a number of thefts from unlocked and insecure motor vehicles within the Rochford District over the last week or so. Some of these offences could have been prevented if the vehicles were locked so please ensure that you do secure your vehicle when left unattended even for a minute. These offences take seconds to commit. Please do not leave valuables like Sat Nav's, cash, bags etc on display in vehicles.
If you fail to lock your vehicle and items are stolen from it then it is most unlikely your Insurance company will agree any claim you make.

6/9/16

A message from Roger Hirst, Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex.

One of my key duties as Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex is to put together the strategic plan for the policing of our county in the interests of the public.For me, safe and secure communities are the bedrock on which we build success and well being for all.

The new Police and Crime Plan is relevant to all our lives. During my election campaign and since becoming PCC, I have listened to the people of our county. They are clear that more local, visible and accessible policing, and being tough on Anti-Social Behaviour are vitally important. This was reinforced at my first public meeting as PCC, held in Grays, where two Thurrock mothers made powerful and courageous comments about the impact of ASB on their families. These are the first two priorities in the new Plan, and mark a commitment to refocus some police resources in these important areas.

Some priorities build on the existing Police and Crime Plan, such as being tough on domestic abuse and improving the safety of our roads. Two further priorities highlight crucial work on increasingly important challenges: reversing the trend in serious violence, and tackling gangs and organised crime.

Finally, protecting children and vulnerable people will be a core priority. This will involve the police bringing criminals to justice and a drive to prevent crime and abuse from happening in the first place.

I want to hear your views. During September and early October 2016, I will be seeking your thoughts on the draft Police and Crime Plan through meetings, online engagement, and a dedicated address for correspondence.

Your insights will be taken into consideration as the Police and Crime Plan is developed further, so please take part in the online survey, attend one of our public meetings, or contact me with your thoughts at the dedicated email address.
Online survey
http://www.essex.pcc.police.uk/police-and-crime-plan-2016-engagement-and-online-survey/
Email:
policeandcrimeplan2016@essex.pnn.police.uk

You can also write to:
Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex
3 Hoffmanns Way
Chelmsford,
Essex CM1 1GU

The engagement process for the new Police and Crime Plan will end on October 7, 2016. An updated Police and Crime Plan will be taken to the Police and Crime Panel for their final comments at the end of October. It is anticipated that the new Police and Crime Plan for Essex will come into effect in early November 2016.
The full schedule of PCC public meetings can be seen here:
http://www.essex.pcc.police.uk/events/

2/8/16

Essex Police has its new-look website giving people greater and easier access to our services. The new site, which still operates from our www.essex.police.uk address, will allow people to report non-emergency crimes and road traffic collisions as well as lost and found property. The website is easier to navigate, more accessible and is designed to be smartphone and tablet friendly. The site will also allow people to access online reporting services for fraud, hate crime, potholes, abandoned cars, street lighting and noise nuisance issues. The site also incorporates a link to the “AskThePolice’national website which provides answers to frequently asked policing questions avoiding the need for people to phone us. In 2009, when the previous Essex Police website was designed, more than 99 per cent of people using it accessed the site via a desktop computer. In 2015 75 per cent of visits to the Essex Police website came via smartphones and tablets. The new website, which was created by Reading Room following a competitive tender process, has been developed in collaboration with Kent Police to reduce costs. Each page of the site has been designed to offer users the opportunity to share to popular social media networks. We are continuing to develop the website and users can tell us what they think as each page has a simple feedback feature. This will not only help to understand what features of the site are popular but will enable people to highlight anything they don’t understand or any technical issues. We will continue to publish regular news, appeals and features to inform the public of Essex how Essex Police is keeping people safe. Keep in touch with all our latest news via the following: Web: www.essex.police.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/essexpoliceuk YouTube: www.youtube.com/essexpoliceuk Facebook: www.facebook.com/essexpoliceuk Instagram: www.instagram.com/essexpoliceuk

26/7/16

Volunteering for Victim Support in Essex

Victim Support is looking for reliable volunteers with great listening skills, who have 4-8 hours to spare a week. We will train you to offer practical and emotional support to people affected by crime. Apply now to be on our next four day fully accredited training course this autumn and you could soon be learning new skills whilst making a positive difference to people’s lives. To find out more please visit, www.victimsupport.org.uk or call the Essex Service Delivery team on 01277 357557 or email essexvolunteering@victimsupport.org.uk

Victim Support is an independent charity. Our services are free and available to everyone, whether or not the crime has been reported and regardless of when it happened.  If you have been affected by crime, call us on 0300 30 30 165.

26/7/16

Doorstep Scams

Most people who call at your home will have a genuine reason for doing so but by taking a few simple precautions you can protect yourself and your home.
Follow our advice to stay safe:

• Don’t be frightened to ask for identification and always check it carefully. If you’re not sure, ask them to come back another day.

• Think about installing a door chain and use it. Keep the door on the chain until you’ve seen identification.

• If you need your glasses to read the identification, close the door before going to find them.      Don’t leave the door open and unattended.

• Remember to lock the back door before opening the front.

• Don’t be pressured into letting someone into your home if you have suspicions.

• Don’t keep large amounts of cash in the house.

• Don’t believe scare stories. Not all callers are genuine.
Rogue Traders
Rogue traders are people who call at your door pretending to be qualified tradespeople and offering to do work on your home.

They may seem friendly and persuasive but too often they target vulnerable elderly people and carry out poor quality household repairs to roofs and driveways
They may claim to know your neighbours and have done work for them but often the work they promise to complete didn't need doing in the first place.
We're working with Essex County Council and Age UK Essex as part of a campaign to warn residents to 'Be Sure at the Door'.
You decide whether you need any work done to our house, not them.
If you think you've been taken in by a rogue trader, please let us know by calling 101, contact Trading Standards on 08454 040 506 or talk to a friend or relative.

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