Latest information on policing in W3
General update
The Local Policing Model (previously discussed) is due to be implemented around the middle of this year. The shift pattern is likely to remain very similar.
This quarter has, as always, been very busy, but contained some very positive results.
The team have been loaned an additional PC as part of the Chief Inspectors ‘flex-aid’ concept, due to the wards current exceptional demand. PC Tony Pierce, loaned from Northfields Ward, has been as asset to the team and is with us until 21st August 2013.
Crime Figures and Trends
Dec '11 | Jan '12 | Feb 12 | total | |
Burglary dwelling | 16 |
9 |
8 |
33 |
Burglary non dwelling | 3 |
4 |
3 |
10 |
Crime dam | 8 |
10 |
8 |
26 |
Drugs | 6 |
8 |
9 |
23 |
Robbery | 6 |
5 |
3 |
14 |
Violence | 31 |
24 |
28 |
83 |
Fraud/Forgery | 5 |
8 |
2 |
15 |
Theft/handling | 43 |
38 |
38 |
119 |
Dec '12 | Jan '13 | Feb '13 | Total/increase decrease | |
Burglary dwelling | 16 |
14 |
13 |
43 (30.30%) |
Burglary non dwelling | 4 |
4 |
1 |
9 (
- 10% ) |
Crime dam | 5 |
9 |
13 |
27 (
3.85% ) |
Drugs | 10 |
13 |
3 |
26 (13.04%) |
Robbery | 4 |
7 |
4 |
15 (7.14% ) |
Violence | 27 |
27 |
20 |
74 (-10.84% ) |
Fraud/Forgery | 5 |
5 |
1 |
11(-26.67% ) |
Theft/handling | 39 |
37 |
43 |
119 (
0% ) |
Current Emerging Trends
Residential Burglary in the Noel Road/Saxon Drive vicinity
The Ward team, in conjunction with the Council’s Safer Communities Team, has commenced a process of ‘target hardening’ the Noel Road/Saxon Drive area. As a result, over the coming months, Police will be visiting all of the premises within these roads and offering various services including alarm systems and other security measures.
Residential Burglary in the area east of Horn Lane
It has become apparent that there is an emerging burglary ‘hotspot’ in the area to the east of Horn Lane, W3. This includes Goldsmith Avenue, Emanuel Avenue and Grafton Road. Police have proactive activity underway, but in the meantime appeal for extra vigilance. Should you see anything suspicious, please do not hesitate to dial 999.
Action Undertaken by the Team
Crime Prevention
Register any items with serial numbers on approved websites e.g. immobilise.com. Should include SatNavs, mobile phones, laptops, pedal cycles etc.
Elderly/Vulnerable Persons Scams - Let us know if there’s anyone you wish us to visit, can take “big book of little scams”.
Community Engagements
Recent Engagements:
Acton Central have had had 3 Street Meetings since the last Panel meeting. They are at key locations of King Street Acton - outside Morrisons, Churchfield Road - outside Acton Central Overground and Saxon Drive outside West Acton Overground. They have been well attended, but please encourage others to look at details of these on our website.
Acton Central launched a Business Watch on 17.04.2013. This activity centres on information sharing in relation to Police information and the sharing of best practice to reduce retail crime in the Acton area. This activity is open to any retailer, big or small and any interested parties should contact the team.
Upcoming Engagements:
Next ‘Street Briefing’ is on “The Mount” at 1700 on 20.04.2013
Ward Priorities
Subject to continued problem solving activity with work towards a further dispersal zone. Acton Central will be publicising details of associated ASBOs both physically (by way of posters and message boards) and in the local media
In January 2013, Acton Central Safer Neighbourhoods Team carried out a proactive operation designed to tackle burglary on the ward. During this both covert and overt methods were employed to positive effect. The team of 1 Sergeant, 2 PCs and 3 PCSOs made a total of 8 arrests, 3 PCSO detentions (leading to arrest), 27 dispersals, 49 stop and accounts, 25 stop and searches, 2 cannabis warnings and 1 fixed penalty notice for cannabis. The arrests made consisted of arrests for theft, possession of an offensive weapon, drugs offences, Public Order Act offences, wanted on warrant and the breach of an anti-social behaviour order.
Within these results was the arrest of a male for possession with intent to supply cocaine, which transpired to have a value of around £800,000. As a result of this arrest, the male was sentenced to a term of 5 years of imprisonment on 21.03.2013 at Isleworth Crown Court.
There have been numerous complaints over the previous quarter dispute the execution of numerous warrants and proactive Police patrols. This has become an area of key concern, particularly bearing in mind recent incidents involving violence. The team is problem solving the matter with Catalyst Housing and looking to target the responsible individuals. The team is also applying to implement a dispersal zone.
The ward panel discussed this priority, in relation to others, at length. This now supersedes the priority previously in place in relation to stolen goods (below).
Upcoming Priorities
Any Other Business (AOB)
Action Points:
Panel Structure:
New Panel Chairman
Mark Barrett
New Panel Secretaries
Carl Tamboli
LJ Pearce
Community Concern SPOC
Ross Bogert
Ward Panel email: actoncentralwardpanel@groups.live.com
Acton Central SNT website address (and contact details): http://content.met.police.uk/Team/Ealing/ActonCentral
Acton Central SNT email address: ActonCentral.SNT@met.police.uk
Next Meeting
4th July 2013 at 1900 Hours