Police Report
- 2008 November
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Community and Neighbourhood
Watch News - Issue 51- November 2008
Divisional
Commander's Message
October marked the first ever Leith ‘week
of action’, a joint partnership initiative which proved incredibly
successful. Lothian and Borders Police linked in with the City Council,
the Fire and Rescue Service, Neighbourhood Watch groups and local residents.
As well as tackling crime at a local level head-on, our officers were
able to build links with the local community and develop an ongoing mutually
beneficial relationship. The scheme has the potential to be rolled out
in other areas as time goes on.
The darker nights have brought their own challenges
over the past month. In the run-up to Halloween and Fireworks night, 'A'
Division officers worked extremely hard to ensure residents enjoyed these
events safely. We focused on targeting seasonal anti-social behaviour
and imparting vital safety advice.
Lothian and Borders Police have also been
supporting a group of local nightclubs with their ‘Unight’
scheme, which aims to combat crime and anti social behaviour. New statistics
released show crime has dropped by a fifth in the year since it was launched.
These are encouraging figures and great news for anyone who wants to enjoy
Edinburgh’s vibrant nightlife.
Chief Superintendent Colin Campbell
HOT
TOPICS
Door Step Crime
At any time of year they could arrive on your doorstep, cold callers or
bogus callers, call them what you may.
They take on many faces pretending to be from
a utility company, charity collector, the ‘plumber’ working
next door, selling over priced goods, using hard selling techniques or
overcharging for work, they all want one thing; your money, and will try
many ways to get it.
It is important to take some simple precautions
so that such people do not take advantage of yourself or others.
- What
do these people look like? They
are plausible people, dressing and talking in such a way to inspire confidence
in you to ‘trust’ them. Do not get taken in.
- Who is at risk and when?
Many bogus callers will call during the day – times that you would
expect trades people and service providers to call. Charity collectors
will call at various times.
- Bogus Callers are always inventing new ways of getting into people's
homes to steal valuables or money. If you do not know or expect a caller,
do not let them into your home.
- What can you do?
Always check who is at your door before you open it. If you have a door
chain use it.
- An expected a caller.
Check they are genuine, they will show you ID and you can contact the
company; using the phone book to get the company telephone number to confirm
the callers identity.
- Doorstep workman.
Don't let any casual caller do work on your property, for example roofing,
driveway or gardening work.
- Be aware.
Be careful yourself and lookout for neighbours, if suspicious people are
in the area, contact the police.
Ward 10 Beat
47
This is the November edition of your monthly newsletter.
There were 48 reported crimes in respect of your ward for the month of
October 2008.
DOMESTIC
HOUSEBREAKING
There were four domestic housebreakings
and two attempted housebreakings.
On the 13th Oct an attempt was made to enter
a flat at Bruntsfield Gardens by trying to force the front door. No entry
was gained.
On the 29th Oct a flat at Leamington Terrace
was entered by slipping the lock and stealing from within. On the same
day a flat at Bruntsfield Avenue was also entered by slipping the lock.
A 26 year old male has been reported for this crime.
On the 30th Oct an attempt was made to enter
a flat at Polwarth Terrace by trying to raise the kitchen window. No entry
was gained.
Overnight between the 30-31st Oct premises at
Hartington Place were entered by forcing open the ground floor window
and property stolen.
On the 31st Oct a property at Merchiston
Avenue was entered by forcing the front door. A 29 year old male has been
reported for this crime.
BUSINESS
HOUSEBREAKING
There was one business break-in this month.
Overnight between the 30-31st Oct premises
at Viewforth were entered by smashing a window and entering. Cash was
stolen from within.
THEFT MOTOR
VEHICLE
There was one theft of a motor vehicle.
On the 3rd Oct a Pegasus motor scooter
parked in Viewforth Gardens was stolen.
VEHICLE CRIME
On the 13th Oct a Volkswagen motor car parked in Polwarth Terrace was
entered by unknown means and golf clubs stolen. The golf clubs have been
recovered.
ARRESTS/
REPORTS
A 38 year old male was reported for an
assault and resisting arrest at Bruntsfield Place on the 9th Oct.
A 40 year old male was reported for breach of
the peace at Leven Street on the 10th Oct.
A 22 year old male was reported for urinating
at Lochrin Terrace on the 12th Oct.
A 22 year old male was reported for urinating
at Home Street on the 12th Oct.
A 16 year old male was reported for breach of
the peace at Bruntsfield Avenue on the 18th Oct.
An 19 year old male was reported for urinating
at Lochrin Terrace on the 23rd Oct.
An 18 year old male was reported for urinating
at Home Street on the 23rd Oct.
A 19 year old male was reported for a breach
of the peace at Colinton Road on the 26th Oct.
A 38 year old male was reported for an assault
at Lochrin Place on the 27th Oct.
A 26 year old male was reported for a housebreaking
at Bruntsfield Avenue on the 27th Oct.
A 29 year old male was reported for a
housebreaking at Merchiston Avenue on the 31st Oct.
TAGGED INCIDENTS
During the month there were 162 incidents logged
by the police in respect of your ward. Of these only 10 were graded 1,
i.e. emergencies; 36 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 December fast approaching a lot of people are doing their Christmas
shopping. Be careful with your wallet or handbag, pick pockets are rare
in Edinburgh, but it does happen. Likewise, make sure your house insurance
covers the potential extra value of any presents.
Also, whether you celebrate Christmas
or not, please don’t leave valuables, shopping, presents or other
goods in your vehicle – it’s an easy, tempting target for
the opportunist thief.
Richard Horan
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