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       Update from your Safer Neighbourhood Officer
       November, 2009

Since the 22 September there has not been a great deal to report on the area. On the 5 October an isolated building at a company on Alsop Road Parwich had an attempted entry, nothing was taken all contents remained intact. Later in the month on the 19 October several rocks were taken from a wall at Newton Grange, still under investigation.

Sometime between 3.45pm, on Thursday 22nd October and 8 am on Friday 23rd October 2009, an orange flashing beacon has been taken from the edge of the FitzHerbert Primary School Car Park, on School Close, Fenny Bentley. The beacon was there to help people clearly see the edge of the ongoing building works, and was on hire. The school will still have to cover the cost of its loss. If anyone has any idea as to its whereabouts please let me, or the school, know. If it simply reappears it would be a big help. (more…)

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Telephone directory deliveries will be taking place in will be taking place in out area from 6th October over a 2-3 weeks period. Whilst delivery agents are advised not to leave these directories on view from the street, it is likely there will be instances of books being left outside which may be seen as a sign that a property may be empty. If you go on holiday or are away consider having an arrangement with a trusted neighbour to keep an eye open for these signs to help protect your property.

Sent by RINGMASTER COMMUNITY MESSAGING – Buxton Police Station

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In the October Police Newletter you will read about the changes in policing for our area. The Command Team have decided to move PC Ian Cooper to Ashbourne, where there is a higher level of Crime and Antisocial Behaviour. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Ian for his support and work in our area, especially with his proactive help to Parwich.org.

We would like to welcome Police Community Support Officer – PCSO Kate CLEVELEY who will now be covering our area and look forward to seeing her in the village.

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                            Update from your local officer

Just a few bits to report this month, which includes some good news, and some slight changes to the Police Staff covering the area. We have also had our Safer Neighbourhood Team Governance meeting/Community Forum, which again saw a good attendance with representatives from a number of villages.

Incidents – (more…)

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  Update from your local officer

At the moment our area continues to have a low number of crimes and incidents being reported to Police. We have had our most recent Community Forum, and have a new concern raised by the public to concentrate on. Some work has been done in relation to road safety issues, again some items as a result of concerns raised by yourselves.

• One offence that isn’t that common – bedsheets were stolen from a washing line at Sandybrook between 6pm and 7pm, on Thursday 25th June 2009.
• A Mountain bike was also stolen from visitors to a Camp Site at Sandybrook. A securing lock was broken between 1am and 8am, on Sunday 12th July 2009, and the bike taken.
• More bikes were taken on the 17th July.
• We have also had a couple of bikes taken from outside houses on the edge of Ashbourne, so please put your bikes away, out of sight and locked up.
• Again at Sandybrook, on 30th July 2009, between 4.50pm and 6 pm, access was gained to an isolated house on Spend Lane, and a Laptop computer stolen.
• An offence of Criminal Damage was committed between 8.00pm on Saturday 27th June 2009 and 00.50am the following morning. A vehicle parked in Parwich village had some windows and wing mirrors smashed.
• Another unusual incident occurred at Alsop en le Dale on Friday 3rd July 2009. Entry was gained to a barn and hay was set alight between 4am and 4.30am. Both Fire and Police Services attended.
• Sometime between 10pm, 10th July 2009 and 10 am the following morning, a garage / barn door was forced at Long Rose Lane, Kniveton and a bike, strimmer, and other items stolen.
• Long Rose Lane was again visited by thieves on 16th August 2009 when a Land Rover was broken into and items of clothing taken.
• At Tissington, between 11am on 23rd July and 11am 24th July 2009 a painted board advertising the local butchers was stolen from the roadside. Fenny Bentley was targeted on the night of the 6th August 2009 when lead roofing material was stolen from a site to the side of the A515. (more…)

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Crime in the Derbyshire Dales has gone down even further – boosting figures that were already lower than almost anywhere else in England.

New Home Office figures reveal:

• only 25 crimes per thousand people in the Dales – by far the lowest figure in Derbyshire.
•  Overall crime in the Dales is down by 7% on a year ago.
• Derbyshire Dales has the lowest rate of vehicle theft in England and Wales – only one theft per thousand people
• Dales residents are also the least likely in England and Wales to be the victim of a robbery, with only 11 such offences last year.
• Burglaries in the Dales also fell last year – at only two per thousand people that’s the second lowest figure in England and Wales. (more…)

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Though it does not seem to be a current problem, we are at that time when car break-ins increase in the car parks on the trails and quieter lanes.  Locally Minninglow and Alsop Station car parks are possible targets.

Try not to leave any valuables in the car, and put jackets, handbags, etc out of sight in the boot.

If you see anything suspicious contact the Police 0345 1233333 (non emergency, for suspicious incidents, etc, requiring prompt attention, and routine calls) or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 (call anonymously with information about crime).

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            Update from your local officer                                      

At the moment our area continues to have a low number of crimes and incidents being reported to Police. We have had our most recent Community Forum, and have a new concern raised by the public to concentrate on. Some work has been done in relation to road safety issues, again some items as a result of concerns raised by yourselves.

One offence that isn’t that common – bedsheets were stolen from a washing line at Sandybrook between 6pm and 7pm, on Thursday 25th June 2009.   More common was an offence of Criminal Damage committed between 8.00pm on Saturday 27th June 2009 and 00.50am the following morning. A vehicle parked in Parwich village had some windows and wing mirrors smashed.

Concern was raised about the number of people jumping off Mappleton Bridge and swimming in the river on 2nd July 2009. Officers did attend and speak to people there. The Parish Council have also raised this issue. We are looking at ways of making sure people are aware of the dangers, along with problems with litter and their behaviour to road users.

Another unusual incident occurred at Alsop en le Dale on Friday 3rd July 2009. Entry was gained to a barn and hay was set alight between 4am and 4.30am. Both Fire and Police Services attended. (more…)

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** Please note that issues concerning Parwich were covered at this meeting and can be seen in bold below, including – Speed of Vehicles entering Parwich, buses coming through Alsop, our concerns about the grass verges and praise for Parwich.org.***

Minutes of the Tissington Safer Neighbourhood Community Forum held on Thursday 25th June, 7.30pm at Thorpe Village Hall.

PC Cooper chaired the meeting and welcomed all attending.

2. Minutes of previous meeting on 12th March 2008, at Kniveton Village Hall. Distributed & agreed.
Meeting updated on actions taken by PC 1525 COOPER, following previous meeting.

Re Footpath at roadside Fenny Bentley – still not been tidied up. – Dick HARDY, DCC spoken to. Have had a restructure of Staff and clearing of overgrowth on rural roadside footpaths is now low priority. New team has been set up to deal with Emergencies. They will do this sort of work in their downtime.
Passed to them to look at in the future. (more…)

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Friday 3rd July – 10.30am to 3.30pm – Liberation Day event at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton. This is an annual event now, and is free for people over 50.  A number of Agencies, including the Police, Fire Service, NHS, County Council, District Councils, Age Concern will be present to talk and provide information about their services. During the day there will be free refreshments, free lunch and entertainment.

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You are invited to attend the Safer Neighbourhood Forum meeting to raise any concerns that you may have in your neighbourhood. Tissington area: Thursday, June 25, 7pm at Thorpe Village Hall (includes Tissington, Parwich, Fenny Bentley, Kniveton, Alsop-en-le-Dale and Thorpe) There will also be a chance to meet local officers and to get an update on what they have been targeting during previous months.  To contact your team call 0345 123 33 33 or email ashbourne.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk

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It you require free transport to and from this event, it must be booked by this Thursday – ring 08456 058 058

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                       Update from your local officer

There are only a few incidents to report to you this month, along with a couple of bits that may be of interest to you.
Sometime between the 31st May and 3rd June 2009 someone stole the number plates off a Peugeot car, parked in Mappleton village. Both front and rear plates were taken. The number plates are still outstanding. We have been making enquiries with nearby Police Forces and enquiries are still ongoing.

We’ve had some excellent calls about suspicious characters, including a couple of males at Bradbourne, who were stopped and checked out a short distance away. We also had a call about a suspicious caller at Newton Grange. He was from outside our area, but he was visited by Police covering his home County, and was checked by them for us. Their details have been noted. Please keep ringing in and reporting your suspicions. (more…)

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Update from your local Officer         June 2009

Over the past month it has been fairly quiet. We’ve had just one incident involving thefts. Overnight on 9th May 2009, someone stole aerials from cars parked at The Dog and Partridge, Thorpe. We have, in recent months, had a couple of incidents involving prowlers within Thorpe village. Please ring us if you disturb someone or have any suspicions about persons around the village at night. We recently received a good call from a member of the public in Kniveton. They were reporting a suspicious person approaching premises in the village. Police attended and checked the person out. He turned out to be the owner of the property. We really don’t mind attending these calls. Genuine people don’t mind being checked, and most find it reassuring that people take the time to notice things and ring us. (more…)

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Derbyshire police have received a number of reports over the past few days of people visiting residents, offering goods for sale such as household goods, pressure washers, tarmac, etc., and males in hi-viz jackets looking for scrap and going through storage drums at business premises.

Please make a note of the registration numbers of suspicious vehicles and call the police at the time of the incident on 0345 123 33 33. Door to door callers must hold a Pedlars Certificate. Always obtain several written quotes before agreeing that work can be carried out at your property. 

If you have any information relating to incidents or crimes, please call 0345 123 33 33. In an emergency call 999. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Update from your local Officer         May 2009

 
Over the past month we have had more incidents than in recent months, with some thefts, damage, and suspicious prowlers. The A515 has also seen a few Road Traffic Collisions.

Overnight on Saturday 14th March 2009, damage was caused to some fencing at a farm between Tissington Village and the Ford. The damage appeared to be a deliberate act rather than accident damage. Damage, in the form of graffiti, occurred between 24th and 30th March 2009 in Fenny Bentley. The bus shelter seat, speed limit signs and bridge were sprayed with grey and black painted ‘tags’. Thorpe has also been the location for further damage, with a Vauxhall Cavalier car being scratched whilst parked on Church Lane, sometime between 11th and 13th April 2009. If anyone has seen anyone acting suspiciously in these areas, around these times please let me know. (more…)

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TISSINGTON SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY FORUM MINUTES
Thursday 12th March 2009, 7.30pm at Kniveton Village Hall (more…)

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        Update from your local officer  –  April 2009

We’ve had a quieter time over the past few weeks.   At around 0520 hrs on the 3rd March 2009, at Parwich, a local resident was disturbed by clattering and banging outside.  He saw a vehicle drive away from the area, which was described as a small reddish van.  The van left as the house lights were switched on.  Details were passed to us, and it has resulted in some good intelligence with liaison with other Police Forces.  No offences were committed around the area that night but it was an excellent call to us.  At Kniveton, during the 5th March 2009, a property at Kniveton was visited by two suspicious men claiming to be there to check on the Burglar alarm.  The occupier was not present and the person who dealt with them refused them entry.  If you are ever in doubt with unexpected callers always make them stand on the doorstep, until you have checked out their identification with their company, or with us. (more…)

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Thursday 12th March at 7.30pm at Kniveton Village Hall

Members of the community are welcome to attend the Tissington area Safer Neighbourhood Team meeting, which includes Parwich. This is a chance to meet local officers and to get an update on what they have been targeting during previous months. We look forward to seeing you.

If you require any further information, please contact your Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0345 123 33 33, email ashbourne.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk or see Derbyshire Constabulary’s website.

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Thursday 12th March at 7.30pm at Kniveton Village Hall

Members of the community are welcome to attend the Tissington area Safer Neighbourhood Team meeting. This is a chance to meet local officers and to get an update on what they have been targeting during previous months. We look forward to seeing you.

If you require any further information, please contact your Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0345 123 33 33, email ashbourne.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk or see Derbyshire Constabulary’s website.

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An information event takes place today between 4pm and 8pm on Friday 6th March 2009 at Ashbourne Police Station about becoming a Special Constable. This is a chance for people to find out more, pick up an application form and meet current Special Constables.  For more details see their website, http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/careers/8.html or call 0345 123 33 33.

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Derbyshire Constabulary is launching a recruitment campaign for Special Constables across various locations in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.   Special Constables are unpaid volunteers who receive training so they can work closely with regular officers to help police their communities.  Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds and walks of life.  Special Constables must agree to volunteer for a minimum of four hours per week.

Community Safety Inspector Tony Dales said: “We’re holding these events to highlight the valuable contribution Specials make to the force and the communities in which they serve.” “Being a Special can be an extremely rewarding experience and it would be great to see local people who are interested in developing their skills and helping their local neighbourhood.”

An information event takes place between 4pm and 8pm on Friday 6th March 2009 at Ashbourne Police Station. This is a chance for people to find out more, pick up an application form and meet current Special Constables.  For more details see our website, http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/careers/8.html or call 0345 123 33 33.

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PC Ian Cooper continues to work with partners to keep our area a safe place to live. We are now also offering all residents and visitors a chance to bring any issues, concerns or queries to the mobile police station. It will call at Tissington village on Tuesdays at 12.15pm.  Click here for the Safer Neighbourhood Newsletter.

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Update from your local Officer, March 2009.

We have a few bits to report this month. A couple of crimes, a road traffic collision, a bit of nuisance, and a very enjoyable evening.

Overnight on the 29^th January 2009, the Bentley Brook Inn was broken into and items stolen. Some of the stolen property was found abandoned at Cubley. Staffordshire have also suffered a number of burglaries, and car crimes that are similar to ours. We have had some extra patrols out, at the same time as Staffs Police, to try and combat this and gain intelligence and trace possible offenders. (more…)

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“Taser gun roll out – your opinion counts”

Recent news: For the last three years Taser stun guns have been making a difference on the streets of Derbyshire when used by specially trained police officers, not only keeping the public safe but also protecting our police officers. Now Derbyshire’s Chief Constable Mick Creedon has spoken out following the Government’s announcement to fund an extra 10,000 Taser devices to equip every police force in the country. (more…)

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New information has come to light about the theft of stone from a property at Brassington and a stone birdbath from Parwich on Tuesday 27th January 2009.  

The circumstances are that at Brassington, the offender(s) stole two decorative capping stones and attempted to steal a stone ball from the gate pillars.   At Parwich, the large bird bath was stolen from the front garden of the property.  

The two capping stones were recovered in Newhaven. It is believed that a red Toyota Hilux vehicle may have been involved.

Anyone who can assist in this investigation should contact PC 151 Terry Holgate at Ashbourne Police Station on 0345 123 33 33, quoting crime numbers 5219/09 and 5270/09.

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Between 19th and 26th Jan 2009, a stone trough was taken from a garden in Parwich. The owner feels it would have taken a couple of people to move it. If anyone notices any one acting suspicious around gardens, or just in general, can they please contact us. 5/6 weeks ago we had one taken from outside a house at Kirk Ireton, and we’ve had one go recently from Brassington. It may be that someone is now targeting these sort of items.

Thank you PC Ian Cooper

Police Non Emergency 0345 1233333 (Non Emergency, for suspicious incidents, etc, requiring prompt attention, and routine calls)

or email Ian.Cooper.1525@Derbyshire.PNN.Police.UK 

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                             Update from your local officer
                             February 2009

I hope you all had a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.  At the New Year we had a good Mappleton Boat Race and Bridge jump. The event only impacts on us for a few hours each year, and does raise money for charity. We had no problems, and the one way system seems to continue to work well. Thank you to residents, and visitors to the event, for your co operation with this.

Across our Section we have, in recent weeks had a few cars broken into, and a few outbuildings broken into in rural locations. Some have occurred on our area, and are worth mentioning to you. (more…)

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There were a couple of thefts locally last night including items stolen from a car in the Creamery Lane/Church Walk area.  We will provide more information when the Police report comes in, but in the meantime be on your guard and if you saw anything suspicious contact Derbyshire Police on Tel: 0345 123 3333

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Derbyshire Police are appealing for volunteers to help train new Special Constables. They are trained initially for 7 weeks at Force Headquarters, Ripley at the week-ends. Throughout, they are assessed through a series of practical policing exercises, and we require people to assist in acting out of these scenarios. Including public order offences, first aid, traffic offences and others. No previous acting experience is necessary but volunteers need to be available on certain weekends during part of the day. We are arranging an open evening at Force Headquarters Training School on Thursday 22nd January from 7.30pm. till approx. 8.30. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please contact PC Mark Freel or Sandra Haycock on 01773 572785 or 01773 572130.

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The following was sent to us this afternoon:

I would like to wish you all and your families a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Thank you for your continued support throughout 2008. The information that you pass on to Derbyshire Constabulary following Ringmaster community messages is much appreciated.

Many thanks to the Safer Neighbourhood Teams for recruiting new members of the community, who are now registered with the messaging service. We look forward to working along with you in 2009.

Together we can continue to make this area a safe place to live, work in and visit.

Best Wishes, Trisha Mellor
Buxton Police Station

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A Parwich resident reports a theft of power tools from their garage on Friday night or Saturday morning. Please check your own garages and/or sheds are secure. Christmas is a time when everyone needs to take extra precautions.

If you saw anything suspicious in the Chestnut Cottages/ Sycamore Cottages area during this period please let the Police know (tel 0345 123 3333).

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During the evening of Wednesday 10th December 2008 someone stole a farm gate from a field entrance on the edge of Parwich. The gate had been fitted so it could not be simply lifted off its hinges like many. The thieves would have needed a hammer or tools and abit of time to remove it and then take it away.

As you leave Parwich towards Ballidon, you get to the sharp right hand bend/triangle, with a lane off to the left. If you turn left, towards Pikehall, the gate was the first on the left.

If anyone saw any persons or vehicles in suspicious circumstances, at that location, on that evening (in particular between 8.30 – 9.45 pm), can they please contact me on 0345 123 33 33.

Can people be aware that agricultural type thefts seem to be on the increase. If they see anything that is suspicious in any way please ring us at the time.

Please note the new number 0345, instead of 0845.  I’m told its even cheaper to contact us now.

Thanks    Ian COOPER PC 1525

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The Police remind everyone that Christmas is not a good time to forget your normal security measures:

As the festive season rapidly approaches, the criminal opportunists in our communities will be preparing to take advantage of the fact that we are all busy getting ready for the celebrations, so we should be extra security conscious.

In one in three burglaries, the thief doesn’t have to force entry to gain access to a home, as residents leave windows or doors open when they are out or in another part of the house. Prevention need not cost money, simply closing and locking doors is sufficient to prevent these unwanted incidents occurring.

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