Police
0845 33 00 247
Your local community beat officers are:
Alan Bullock and Jess Bullock
Useful Police websites
Details of local crimes and how they are being dealt with Cumbria Police
November Newsletter from the local community policing team:
Through the coming period the neighbourhood team are taking action to implement the Policing Pledge. The Pledge is a commitment to provide a high standard of police service which meets your needs. At present we are concentrating on the provision of updates to crime victims. You can read the Pledge in full on our website at www.cumbria.police.uk
PCSO 5206 and PCSO 5245 Thomas have introduced a new ‘drop in surgery’ to be held at Kendal Auction mart. This will be held every other Thursday on sale days, it is hoped that it will give farmers and ourselves the chance to meet and discuss any issues raised within the farming community. We hope to promote farm security through the Farm Watch scheme and the distribution of Smart Water. A number of farms are already part of Farm Watch and have had quad bikes etc marked with ‘Smart Water’. If you are interested in becoming a Farm Watch member and having your property marked with Smart Water please contact us.
In the weeks running up to Halloween and Bonfire night information and advice has been distributed to secondary schools regarding Firework safety and safety while out trick or treating. Bonfire night safety talks will have been delivered to primary schools in the area.
South area has seen a 4.2% reduction in the total number of offences during the first half of the FY compared to last year. That equates to 225 less crimes and 225 less victims, area wide we detect 35% of all crime.
South area has seen a 13.6% reduction in assault with injury 2008 to 2009, area wide we detect 59% of all reported violence. In the South area 90.9% of crime victims are satisfied with the service they get from the police and 55% of the population are satisfied that the police and local authority are dealing with crime and anti social behaviour in their area.
Over the last month in the Sedbergh Dent and Garsdale area there has been one reported incident of Criminal Damage to property, and two incidents of theft, we are awaiting results from forensic evidence which has been seized and further enquiries are on going.
Over the past month an electronic device has been monitoring traffic speeds in Sedbergh, the data produced has led to traffic officers from Kendal becoming more visible in the area to enforce the speed limit.
Karen Dakin PCSO 5206 Email ku.ecilop.airbmuc|nikad.nerak#ku.ecilop.airbmuc|nikad.nerak
Over the last month in the Kirkby Lonsdale area there have been 4 reported thefts. One theft was of a Motor vehicle which was later found burnt out and another from a parked motor vehicle. Enquiries are ongoing.
There have been reports of more door step callers in the area trying to sell items and I would like to reiterate the fact not to allow anyone you don’t know to enter your property.
A team of seven officers, two dog handlers and ‘Jet’ the passive drugs dog, visited a number of pubs in Kirkby Lonsdale. This was a success and a man from Carnforth was arrested on suspicion of illegally possessing the drug amphetamine The local community has provided us with intelligence that suggests that drug use does go on in the area and we want to ensure that the individuals concerned understand the consequences.
Jess Bullock PCSO 5272 Email: ku.ecilop.airbmuc|kcollub.acissej#ku.ecilop.airbmuc|kcollub.acissej
Your next Neighbourhood Meeting is:
Rise Hill Kitchen, Dent Stores, 10:00-12:00 Tuesday 3rd November
Kirkby Lonsdale Library, Tuesday 3rd November 17:30-19:00
Kendal Auction Mart, 12th November and 26th November.
Sedbergh Peoples Hall
Neighbourhood Forum Meeting, Tuesday 24th November 19:30 onwards Sedbergh Library, 17:30-19:00 Monday 30th November.
Neighborhood Watch
Do you know who your local Neighborhood Watch representative is? David Brooks is our Casterton co-ordinator. If you wish to become a participant in the scheme, or if you would like further information. Please contact David Brooks. To be included on our e-mail alert contact ku.gro.notretsac|yelsdwamarual#ku.gro.notretsac|yelsdwamarual
Lost or Found a Dog?
Useful contacts to reunite owner and hound.
If you find a stray dog and are unable to find it's owner, you can report this by calling South Lakeland Direct on 0845 050 4434. It may be that the dog has been reported missing and the owner can be informed of it's whereabouts. If not, a Warden will attend to collect the dog if at all possible.
Vets
Westmorland Veterinary Group
Natland Road,
Kendal,
Cumbria
LA9 75X
01539 722 692
Preston & Bramley
14 Long Lane
Sedbergh
Cumbria
LA10 5AH
015396 20335
