We have a report of criminal damage to motor vehicle in Hod View Stourpaine, this has occurred sometime Tuesday 8th December 2000hrs and Wednesday 9th December 0715hrs, the offenders have damaged three tyres.
crime occurrence number 55150144659
Any information please contact Dorset Police 101 or crime stoppers 0800 555 111
Many thanks
Blandford SNT
Please follow the link below to see the the latest Burglary Advice Leaflet from Dorset Police
Dorset Police Burglary Leaflet
Kind Regards
Blandford SNT
Reports of burglary usually increase over the festive period, but in 2014/15, Dorset bucked a five year trend.
Officers are hoping that a combined effort between the police and the public will help combat Christmas burglary in the county, for a second year running.
In December 2014, there were 128 reports of dwelling (residential property) burglary compared to an average of 178 offences for the same month over the previous five years. This equates to two fewer victims of burglary per day throughout December.
In January 2015, Dorset Police received 87 reports of dwelling burglary. The five year average for the first month in the year is 168 offences, equating to three fewer victims per day for the month.
Although officers are pleased that there were fewer reports last Christmas compared to the previous five years, the public should still be wary of how their property and vehicles can be vulnerable to being burgled.
Every year, police forces across the country warn residents to remove valuable items from view and to lock windows and doors, but burglars still commit crime, which is why Dorset Police is stepping up its campaign to deter thieves and protect the public.
Officers from the Force’s Priority Crime Team (PCT) are working alongside colleagues from neighbourhood policing, Integrated Offender Management (IOM) and other specialist teams, to increase patrols in vulnerable areas, engage with known offenders and target handlers of stolen goods and reduce crime.
Thieves know that people buy more products over the festive season, especially electrical goods, so if they successfully gain entry into a property, they can walk away with hundreds of pounds worth of items in just a few seconds.
Detective Inspector (DI) Andy Dilworth, of Bournemouth’s Priority Crime Team is urging the public to make it difficult for burglars to be successful. He said: “Help us continue to reduce burglary offences in Dorset by making it hard for offenders to target and gain entry into your property.
“Simple crime prevention techniques, such as ensuring valuable and electrical items including tablets, laptops and mobile phones, are not left on display and locking windows and doors when you leave your property will help reduce the chance of you being burgled.
“When your property is empty, give the impression that it’s occupied, by using a light timer switch, drawing the curtains and cancelling milk and newspaper deliveries if you’re going away for a period of time.
“If you are visiting family and friends over the festive period, please let your neighbours and friends know, but don’t put it on social media, as this is an advertisement to burglars that your home is empty.”
Vehicles, as-well as residential property, are also susceptible to being targeted by thieves, if reasonable precautions aren’t taken.
DI Dilworth continued: “It only takes a few seconds for a criminal to decide whether to break-in to a vehicle, so don’t let it be you they target.
“Make sure you always remove bags, particularly Christmas shopping, from view when you’re parked up and remove satellite navigation devices, loose change, mobile phones from view and make sure the inside pockets of doors are clear.
“Don’t be complacent. If you see someone acting suspiciously in your area, please call us on 101 or if a crime is in progress, dial 999.
“If you have information about someone handling or receiving stolen goods and you don’t want to report it to the police, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, free and anonymously.
“Don’t let thieves ruin your Christmas.”
POLICE GUIDANCE
Please follow the link below to see a copy of the latest Safer neighbourhood Team Newsletter from Dorset Police –
There has been a recent series of incidents whereby fraudsters either phone or attend the home address of elderly members of the public, claiming to be police officers.
The fake officer/s will claim that they are investigating a fraud which they believe the elderly person to be a victim of. The fake officer/s will then request the bank cards and personal identification numbers (PIN) of the victim and claim these are needed for investigation purposes. If the first contact was made by a phone call, the fake officer/s will tell the victim that someone will be over to collect the evidence. In one case the victim was instructed to attend their local bank and withdraw all of the money from their account. The suspect was left alone in the victim’s house whilst the victim carried out the instructions.
Protect Yourself
If you believe that you have been a victim of fraud you can report it online http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or by telephone 0300 123 2040.
Local authority announces plans to cease funding 22 youth centres to save £1m.
Dorset County Council said it plans to target resources “where they are most needed” with youth workers operating in places such as schools and skate parks. Read more at www.cypnow.co.uk/cyp/news/1154830/local-authority-announces-plans-to-cease-funding-22-youth-centres-to-save-gbp1m
Do you have a view on these plans? Take part in the Youth Services in Dorset Consultation.
As part of a six week engagement on the proposed changes to youth services in Dorset between 15 September and 27 October, young people, local communities and organisations across Dorset were asked to help shape the future of youth services by telling the Community Partnerships what was available in their local area and what was important to them. There is now a public consultation running from 17 November to 16 December on a proposal to change the way youth services are provided and your views are needed.
The consultation proposal and access to the on-line survey is available on www.dorsetforyou.com/youth-services-consultation
If you have any further questions or would like further information please contact the Forward Together for Children programme team via FTforChildren@dorsetcc.gov.uk or 01305 225637.
It’s not just law abiding citizens who like to do their Christmas shopping at this time of year – burglars do too. Leaving your property in the dark whilst doing late night shopping could encourage thieves to break into your home and tick off items on their own Christmas lists.
Every year Christmas spirit encapsulates the hearts of the nation, but it’s important for people to remember to keep their items from view of a potential thief, whether it’s in their vehicles or in their homes, police officials say.
Crime Prevention Officer, Debbie Oldfield, said: “Consumers who choose to shop after darkness has fallen should think about their home security prior to leaving their property, as a dark, unoccupied home can entice burglars to try their luck.
“Taking simple precautions such as using timer switches to activate lights and radios, ensuring that your house alarm is set and not removing valuables from windows and doors, all help deter an opportunist burglar.
“If you are ordering items off the internet make sure you have delivery arrangements in place so parcels are not left on the doorstep or in easy accessible areas.
“Being burgled at any time of year causes misery for the victim, but replacing windows or broken doors, liaising with the insurance companies and buying new Christmas presents, can really add to an often already stressful experience.”
Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) regularly run community engagement events in the run up to Christmas and provide crime prevention advice to the public.
Officers also increase patrols in vulnerable areas across Dorset and target prolific offenders.
Ms Oldfield believes working as a community could help reduce burglary. She added: “By working with your neighbours you can make it a safer place to live and you can all look out for suspicious people in the area.
“Consider joining a neighbourhood watch group or start one up of your own if there isn’t one in place.
“If you think someone is acting suspiciously, call the police on 101, or if a crime is in progress, dial the emergency number 999.
“If you are aware of someone handling stolen goods or involved in criminal activity, please call the police. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, an independent charity, for free on 0800 555 111. You will remain anonymous and could be eligible of a reward.”
POLICE GUIDANCE
Dorset Police have had a report of theft from North Barn farm, Winterbourne Stickland, this has occurred Tuesday 24th November 1630hrs and Wednesday 25th November 0500hr. the offenders have stolen 5 gas bottles
crime occurrence number 55150135524
any information please contact Dorset Police 101 or crime stoppers 0800 555 111
many thanks
Fraudsters have set up a high specification website template advertising various electrical goods and domestic appliances. These goods are below market value and do not exist. The fraudsters will request your card details via the website; however the purchaser will then receive an email stating the payment failed and they must pay via bank transfer.
The fraudsters entice the purchaser and reassure them it is a legitimate purchase by using the widely recognised Trusted Shop Trustmark. The fraudsters are using the Trustmark fraudulently and have not been certified by Trusted Shops and therefore the purchaser is not covered by the Trusted Shop money-back guarantee.
Protect yourself:
If you believe that you have been a victim of fraud you can report it online http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or by telephone 0300 123 2040.
We have had report of attempt break to barn in Lanchards Lane, Blandford, this occurred overnight 19-20th November between 2300 and 0730 hours.
The offenders tried to move a tractor but were unsuccessful.
crime occurrence number 55150132309
any information please contact Dorset Police 101 or crime stoppers 0800 555 111
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