Police Report
- 2008 July
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Community and Neighbourhood
Watch News - Issue 47 - July 2008
Divisional
Commander's Message
On 2nd May 2008, ‘A’ Division launched
a Test Purchasing Scheme to tackle the number of underage people purchasing
alcohol across the city. By working with 16-year-old volunteers we were
able to target premises we believed were selling alcohol to under age
people. Over 70 premises have been tested so far with an extremely low
failure rate where young people were actually able to buy alcohol.
A good deal of antisocial behaviour faced by
our communities results from under age people buying and consuming alcohol.
To continue to address this issue and to support the upcoming Safer Scotland
Initiative Campaign and alcohol fuelled violence we will continue with
test purchasing operations in the coming months.
If you have any information concerning licensed
premises selling alcohol to people under the age of 18 please contact
your local police station.
Chief Superintendent Colin
Campbell
HOT
TOPICS
Now that the summer holiday season is upon
us, it is natural for people to relax and enjoy the warm weather. During
the summer months, the population of Edinburgh swells with tourists from
all over the world who come to enjoy our scenery, architecture and International
Arts Festivals. Unfortunately the summer also presents additional opportunities
for criminals keen to exploit people who have momentarily lowered their
guard.
By considering the following advice you will
make it difficult for these criminals to operate. This advice is equally
relevant when you are abroad holiday.
- Before you leave the house, ask yourself “Do
I need my Laptop, MP3 player, camera and cash with me?” If you don’t
leave them at home.
- If you’re parking your car, make sure you don’t leave anything
of value inside and make sure the windows are closed.
- Keep hold of your valuables. Don’t leave your jacket, bag, laptop,
phone, camera or wallet unattended even for a few seconds. That’s
all it takes for thieves to help themselves.
- Beware of pickpockets. Don’t keep your wallet or purse in your
bag. Carry cash in a pocket close to your body. It’s less likely
to be stolen from there.
- Always secure your bicycle with a good quality padlock to an immovable
object in a busy well-overlooked area.
Remember; we live in a safe city but don’t
tempt fate. Stay alert but above all enjoy the summer and take advantage
of the host of attractions available in Edinburgh.
Ward 10 Beat
47
This is the July edition of your monthly
newsletter.
There were 44 reported crimes in respect of your ward for the month
of June 2008.
DOMESTIC
HOUSEBREAKING
There were no domestic housebreakings or attempted housebreakings.
BUSINESS
HOUSEBREAKING
There was one business housebreaking. Overnight between the 27th/28th
June business premises at Gillespie Street were entered by climbing through
a window, forcing a door and stealing from within.
THEFT MOTOR
VEHICLE
There were no thefts or attempted thefts of vehicles.
VEHICLE CRIME
There was one theft from a motor vehicle and one attempted theft.
Overnight between the 14th/15th June a Ford
motor car was entered at Leamington Terrace by smashing a window and an
IPOD stolen.
At some time between the 22nd – 30th June
an attempt was made to enter a Vauxhall motor car at Polwarth Terrace
by bending back the door frame. No entry was gained.
ARRESTS/ REPORTS
An 18 year old male was reported for possession
of drugs at West Castle Road on the 5th June
A 42 year old female was reported for a breach
of bail at Bruntsfield Place on the 6th June
A 13 year old male was reported for breach of
the peace and obstructing a police officer at Bruntsfield Place on the
13th June
A 71 year old male was reported for being drunk
and incapable of looking after himself at Home Street on the 14th June
An 37 year old male was reported for possession
of drugs at Leven Street on the 15th June
A 34 year old male was reported for theft by
shoplifting at Bruntsfield Place on the 19th June
A 20 year old male was reported for urinating
in public at Lochrin Terrace on the 21st June
A 44 year old male was reported for a breach
of bail and a theft by shoplifting on the 20th June
An 18 year old male was reported for a breach
of the peace at Home Street on the 22nd June
An 37 year old male was reported for a breach
of the peace at Home Street on the 29th June
VANDALISM
Unfortunately vandalism still accounts for a high proportion of the crimes
recorded each month. Most of this vandalism is directed towards vehicles,
whether it is wing mirrors being kicked off or aerials bent. Vandalism
can be a very difficult crime to solve unless an individual is caught
in the act or there are witnesses to the incident.
If you see an individual(s) that gives you cause
for concern, don’t wait until he/she has committed a crime. Contact
the police and explain to the call taker what your concerns are. Where
appropriate officers will be despatched to attend the location and will
endeavour to trace and identify those concerned. It may be that the individual(s)
is there for a genuine reason but it ..
… may just be that the individual(s)
was about to commit crime, but thanks to your vigilance a crime has been
prevented.
DON’T
wait until it’s too late. With your assistance we can reduce crime.
TAGGED INCIDENTS
During the month there were 142 incidents
logged by the police in respect of your ward. Of these only 6 were graded
1, i.e. emergencies; 46 were Graded 2 i.e. not emergencies but should
be responded to within one hour. The remainder were dealt with by the
Community Beat Officer or patrol officers.
AND FINALLY
With the summer comes an influx of tourists,
festival goers and visitors to our city. This puts pressure on our already
crowded roads and parking especially can become an issue.
Whilst parking offences are generally administered
by the City of Edinburgh Council there are occasions when the Police become
involved – specifically when the parking becomes ‘dangerous’
or ‘obstructive’. However any kind of inconsiderate parking
has an adverse effect on our neighbourhood.
Please consider where you park, please
consider the particular needs of those around you, please be patient with
those not as understanding. Please respect the Parking Attendants whose
job is to ensure everyone abides by the parking regulations. Further information
and advice on parking can be accessed from the City of Edinburgh Council
website.
Richard Horan, Inspector
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