Bamford & Norden Dec-Jan 2020

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FROM YOUR LOCAL POLICE FORCE
Unfortunately over the past
two weeks the Bamford
and Norden areas have
experienced burglaries where
offenders have specifically
targeted unoccupied
properties primarily during the
afternoon and early evening.
In the majority of incidents
the properties have been
accessed via the rear by
forcing entry/smashing
window(s).
WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND
RESIDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING
CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE:
• Lock all doors and windows
• Ensure all sheds and garages
are locked
• Make sure house alarms
are on at night and when you
go out.
• Utilise light timers or leave
lights on when you go out
in the evening.
• Inform neighbours if you’re
going out for long periods
or on holiday.
• Ensure items of value are
kept in a safe place.
• Be vigilant to any suspicious
activity.
• Consider setting up a Home
Watch Scheme or WhatsApp
group.
KEY INFORMATION
With winter upon us, we need to remind residents to stay with
their cars whilst defrosting them. Opportunist thieves will only
take a second to gain entry and drive away with your vehicle if
it is left unattended with the keys in the ignition.
Dark Nights Campaign 2019
Don’t forget to light up your house this winter and keep burglars well and
truly out in the dark #alarmlockslights
With the clocks changing on 26.10.19, now’s the time to make sure you
leave your lights on to keep burglars out #alarmlockslights
Leave burglars out in the cold this winter- make sure you light up your
house, set your alarm and lock your doors #alarmlockslights
As the weather starts to get colder and darker, remember to stay safe
and keep windows and doors locked if you’re not in the house
#alarmlockslights
Vehicle Crime Information
Theft from Motor Vehicle crimes occur more frequently in the run up to
Christmas, we have seen a number in the Rochdale area recently. These
include vehicles being left insecure, items of value being left on show
and delivery vehicles whereby driver have been distracted and items then
taken from within.
Please can we remind residents to ensure your vehicle is locked and
that items are hidden and not left on view or remove all items from your
vehicle. Vehicle crime rises sharply on the build up to Christmas so don’t
leave Xmas shopping items or coats/handbags/mobiles phones in your
vehicle or on view.
The area GMP Neighbourhood Team enquiries are ongoing, with both
mobile and foot patrols being deployed when possible.
If you think you are witnessing a crime taking place dial 999 immediately
To report incidents, crimes and matters of concern please ring 101 first
and foremost
You can report a crime or incident or suspicious circumstances
electronically and in order to do this please log on to GMP Website:
http://www.gmp.police.uk/ then click on the ‘chat to us now’ caption
which is at the bottom right hand side of the page in blue. Follow the
instructions and ask for a log number then explain the nature of your
crime or incident.
You will be speaking to Officers at the GMP Force
Control Room who will gladly assist you.
Diary Dates
Community meetings are held regularly in your community, giving you
an opportunity to speak to your local officers or discuss local policing
issues.
Norden Forum: 20/01/20 Norden Methodist Church
Bamford & Oakenrod Forum: 28/10/19 Bamford Methodist Church
PACT Meeting: 11/11/19 Norden Old Library
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.
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