We asked:
What issues concerned you most in your area
You said:
At the PACT meeting in October 2009 you told us that you had noticed an increase in damage towards vehicles within the city centre. You told us that specific locations including the Devonshire Quarter and Shalesmoor are of particular concern.
Date of priority:
20 Oct 2009
We did:
- The officers responsible for the areas which have been mentioned as of particular concern, will be checking records to try to establish patterns in relation to these incidents.
- We would be extremely grateful if you inform us of any such incident by contacting us via the website's email or by phoning 2202020 or 101.
- Any information which you have about this can be passed anonymously to crimestoppers, either freephone on 0800 555 111 or on the website www.Crimestoppers-uk.org
This will help us direct resources in order to tackle the problem. Will will update you as we put measures in place.
Update 29th October:
- We have had an increased volume of patrols in these areas, both by Police Officers and Community Support Officers.
- We have been checking reported incidents, in order to establish if if there has been a recent increase or not. The figures for the past six months show a decrease in vehocle crime of 50% when compared to the same six month period last year.
Update 5th November:
- Police Community Support Officers have continued to patrol the areas mentioned, checking vehicles and completing forms to advise drivers who have left valuable items on display.
Update 13th November
- Since the last update over 70 vulnerable vehicle forms have been completed, advising owners of the risk of leaving items on display in their vehicles.
- An individual has been arrested in relation to damage to vehicle and has been implicated in a number of offences.
Your next PACT meeting is on 27th April 6:30pm at The Quaker Meeting House, St James Road.