Bamford & Norden May 2017

YOUR LOCAL POLICE UPDATE
CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE.
Six of the burglaries reported throughout March stated that the offenders had
gained access to the rear garden and forced entry via the rear door and three
reported that the offenders had used ladders or other climbing aids to gain
access through an upstairs window.
Your local Officers and PCSOs are treating burglary as a priority in this area
and are actively working to reduce crime. Here are some tips to help keep your
property more difficult for opportunist thieves:
Only leave windows and doors open in rooms that you are in.
Use light timers when out for the evening or leaving the house
for an extended period of time.
Always lock doors even when inside your home, or out of the
house for a short time.
Set an alarm when leaving the house.
Keep your valuables out of view.
Register your valuables on www.immobilise.com so property
can be returned to its rightful owner if stolen.
Never leave a spare key outside your house; burglars know all
the usual hiding spots.
Keep bins away from windows when they’re not being used as
they can be used as a climbing aid for burglars.
Don’t leave ladders in a spot that can be easily accessed as
they can be used to aid criminals gain access.
Consider putting up security lights, high trees and hedges
provide you with privacy but they also provide a burglar with
shelter when they are attempting to gain access.
BOGUS OFFICIALS
Some criminals won’t go to the trouble of breaking into your home if they can
just knock and be invited in. They either distract the resident while they steal
items or trick the person into paying too much for a simple job.
Always look to see who is at the door before you open it -
if you do not have glass in your front door, fitting a spy-hole
door viewer will help.
Install an outside light over your door to help you see any
callers.
Bogus callers come in many shapes and sizes. They could be
children, women, and men in all types of clothing - from
overalls to suits.
Consider signing up to a Nominated Neighbour scheme.
Arrange with a trusted neighbour or a member of your family
who lives nearby to be your “Nominated Neighbour”. They will
help confirm the identity of any person who calls at your door
and accompany them into your home while they
speak to you.
Officials from gas, electricity and water
companies never need to come into
your home to test water pressure or
repair a leak, even in an emergency.
If for some reason they do need
access, they will always send you a
letter to make an appointment.
The genuine meter readers from
want you to check their identity
before letting them in. Check their
identity card. If in doubt ring up and confirm that the caller is genuine.
Consider signing up to a password scheme - every time a meter reader calls
they have to give the password you have arranged. The scheme is free. More
advice can be found here:
United Utilities - 0845 746 2200
British Gas have a PDF guide to genuine callers - 0800 072 8625
npower have a PDF guide to genuine callers - 0845 602 6363
AgeUK guide to Bogus Callers
PENALTIES DOUBLED FOR USING A MOBILE WHILE DRIVING
From 1st March 2017 drivers face six points on their licence and a £200 fine
if they are caught using their mobile phone at the wheel.
The new legislation also means newly qualified drivers may have their licence
revoked on the first offence under the New Driver Act.
Why…
Using a mobile phone at the wheel not only endangers your life but also the
lives of fellow road users.
GMFRS Head of Prevention Paul Etches, said: “All too often our fire-fighters
attend serious and life changing incidents caused by drivers being distracted
whilst driving. Maintaining control of any vehicle at all times is the only way
to reduce these often tragic outcomes.”
POLICE NEWSFLASH BAMFORD & NORDEN
Good News
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of Robbery in which a taxi driver
was assaulted and a mobile phone was stolen, the suspects are currently on
conditional bail until 24/04/17.
Crime Figures for the Past Month
In the past month there have been thirteen cases of domestic burglary.
There have also been eight burglaries other than those relating to dwellings
and one robbery.
There have recently been nineteen incidents of vehicle crime. This also
includes criminal damage to vehicles.
There have been six cases of theft from a vehicle and one incident of theft of a
motor vehicle. There have also been twelve cases of criminal damage.
Norden PACT Meetings are held on a monthly basis.
The date of the next PACT meeting is yet to be confirmed.
Please contact your local police force for further details or visit their website at
www.gmp.police.uk.
Bamford and Oakenrod PACT Meetings are now held quarterly
The date of the next PACT meeting on the 14th August 2017 from 6pm at
Sudden Social Club, 148/424 Manchester Road, Sudden, OL11 4PE.
Police Contact Numbers:-
In an emergency you should always call 999. Please
call 101 to report a non emergency incident or to make
an enquiry or alternatively contact your local
neighbourhood policing team on 0161 856 9961.
To advertise call 07976 289967 or