October update


AUTUMN IS HERE!  A FEW CRIME PREVENTION REMINDERS

Now that the darker nights are upon us, it is worth checking that we have taken sensible steps to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime.  Opportunistic thieves will often look for easy targets.  Here are a few reminders:

·         Don’t leave exit/entry doors and windows of your property insecure.  Keep your doors locked even when you are in the property - to prevent anyone ‘sneaking in’ unbeknown.  You should only have windows open in rooms that you are in and secure them before you go out or go to bed.

Ensure your doors and windows are locked every time you leave the house.  Don’t even leave a window slightly ajar because that might give space for someone to jemmy it open.  Note: if you have a door or window that isn’t working correctly, make sure you rectify it as soon as possible.

·         Do not leave keys in an exit door or on a nearby surface (whether you are in or out). Be careful with all keys – ensure you keep them in a safe place out of sight. (Keep keys for exit doors handy in case of emergency – but not on view).

·         Don’t leave valuables on display. Items such as laptops and jewellery should be kept where they cannot be seen from outside the property.  If you are going on holiday and not taking them with you, it is best to lock them away (e.g. in a safe).

·         When you go out at night, leave lights on in your property.  A property in darkness tells a burglar that it is empty – which they prefer. If you go out before it is dark, use timers to switch on lamps / lights.  (Don’t forget to set timers if you go away).

 

KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS OFF TO UNI / COLLEGE?

If you, or someone you know, is off to uni or college, Get Safe Online have lots of free, easy to follow advice on keeping safe online – including topics such as studying, banking, dating and gaming.  Go to https://www.getsafeonline.org/safeonlinestudentlife

 

COMMUNITY HUB EVENT – SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER

A Community Hub Event is taking place on Saturday 18th October between 10am – 2pm in the Village Hall.  Members of the RNW committee will be present, so, if you have any NW / Crime Prevention – related queries, please do come and see us!

 

CRIMES* REPORTED 5.8.25 – 7.9.25            *Acquisitive Crime + Damage

(Excludes crimes of a domestic nature, neighbour / employment disputes, non-payment of goods, e.g. shop thefts)

Date

Time of Day

Crime

Location

Comments

23 - 24.8.25

2200 - 1000 hrs

Criminal Damage

Milton Drive

Offender(s) destroyed the lids of bins on the play park

 

HALLOWEEN – 31ST OCTOBER!

It is a time of year eagerly anticipated by many.  However, RNW is aware that some residents are not so keen and do not appreciate visitors at Halloween.  We are therefore providing ‘No Trick or Treat’ posters which residents can display in their window if they do not wish people to call on Halloween. A supply will be available in the library from Friday 24th Oct.  A big thank you to the library staff for assisting with the distribution again. 

We ask that those ‘Trick or Treating’ respect the wishes of those displaying a poster. [For Halloween safety advice please see our notice board in the precinct from mid-October].

 

FUTURE BEAT SURGERY

I have recently spoken to PCSO Slaney (of the Ravenshead team); he is in the process of organising another beat surgery in the village, which members of the beat team will attend.

Once arranged, we will circulate the details to our members, publicise the event on our Facebook page and in our noticeboard in the precinct.  (If the event is due to take place after the next newsletter publication date, we will also include the details here). So, if you are interested in attending, please keep your eyes peeled!

Sue Harris

 

For further advice please visit our website: www.ravensheadneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk.

To contact RNW email us at rnwinfo@yahoo.co.uk or leave a message for us on 07583 296 466