North Elmham police update
Call and Crime Figures for North Elmham - 6.7.2011 - 3.8.2011
A quiet month, a number of calls to the police but mainly minor issues
Call to the Police - 11
- x2 - Animal problems, inc a hit deer and dogs
- x1 - Highway obstruction - debris on the road
- x1 - Road Traffic Collision
- x1 - Theft
- x1 - Personal Anti Social Behaviour - This is not affecting the community, issue is on a network site
- x2 - Suspicious circumstances - vehicle and occupants asking for scrap metal
- x3 - Environmental Anti Social Behaviour - vehicle parking inconsideratly, youths drinking
Crimes total - 1
- x1 - Theft in dwelling. This is the same theft as reported under calls. There are no suspects at present
Your local dedicated officers
PC Vanessa Woodgett
PC 1657 Vanessa Woodgett and PCSO 8526 Charlie Stone are your parish liaison officers for North Elmham and the surrounding villages of Gateley, Billingford, Bintree, Twyford and Guist.
PCSO Charlotte Stone
Vanessa has been stationed at Dereham for 18 months and Charlie has been in the police force for 15 months. Six-monthly meetings are held in the village so please come along to discuss any issues, or simply to say hello.
Inspector Terry Lordan
Dereham police have a new leader. Inspector Terry Lordan has spent the last few years working in the force control room and has been appointed as the local Inspector dedicated to rural policing.
Crime summary
Since 1st September 2010 there have only been three crimes of note in North Elmham. Two incidents of building materials being stolen from County School and a lorry theft from Broom Green.
The Dereham Local Delivery Unit (LDU) as a whole has seen a 4% reduction in recorded crime compared to last year. Historically there is an expected lessening of crime during winter months.
Seasonal security measures
As Christmas approaches be aware of leaving opportunities for thieves. Darker afternoons and evenings make it easy to spot empty houses. Draw the curtains if you are not at home and leave a light on. If you are going to be out all day or for a few days, consider using a timer plug to turn one lamp on and off. Presents under the tree in full view of the front window are tempting and ready wrapped!
Heating oil fuel thefts are continuing sporadically in rural areas, so as before, consider the security of your tank.
How to contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team:
Phone: 0845 456 4567
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Visit: Dereham Police Station, Commercial Road, Dereham, Monday to Friday 8am -6pm
Please report any suspicious activity to Norfolk Constabulary, as it helps to build a picture of what is happening across the neighbourhood. Having said all of that, Norfolk is one of the safest places to live in the country.