July update


INCIDENTS INVOLVING NITROUS OXIDE (N2O)

RNW was contacted twice during the first half of July, regarding nitrous oxide.  (Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas, also known as ‘laughing gas’. It can be misused for its psychoactive effects by inhalation, often using balloons to do this.  It may be lawfully used as pain relief in dental and medical practices, as well as in industry).  However, since November 2023, possession of nitrous oxide is illegal if it is, or is likely to be, wrongfully inhaled, as it is now a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. (‘Wrongfully inhaled’ refers to use outside of medical and dental administration).

 

According to the government website, ‘heavy nitrous oxide use can result in serious health harms such as neurological damage and even death due to the risk of falling unconscious and / or suffocating from the lack of oxygen’.  Also, associated antisocial behaviour can cause distress in the community as well as harm to the environment. (Discarded canisters).

 

On one occasion a resident stated they saw 2 people inhaling a substance using balloons (believed to be N2O) whilst in a stationary vehicle. (What state were they in when they drove off, I wonder?)  Another resident found 2 full cans of N2O in a jitty near a school. (Safely handed in to the police).

 

If you see people with cans of nitrous oxide, inhaling it or using balloons to inhale something, please contact the police by ringing 101 immediately.

 

CRIMES* REPORTED 12.6.25 – 14.7.25       *Acquisitive Crime + Damage

(Excludes crimes of a domestic nature, neighbour / employment disputes, non-payment of goods, e.g. shop thefts)

Date

Time of Day

Crime

Location

Comments

16.6.25

Approx 1220 hrs

Burglary

Chapel Lane

Offender, an unknown male, walked up the driveway to a property and made his way to the rear. He then used an implement to prise open a ground floor window.  An item, usually kept on the interior windowsill was placed outside, below the window.  The alarm activated and the male ran off

22.6.25

0130 hrs

Vehicle Interference

Nottingham Road

Victim reported 2 or 3 males were trying to break into her vehicle which was parked on the driveway and then added that they had gained access to the vehicle.  On Police arrival, shortly afterwards, a search was made at the premises and nearby - no males were seen.  No damage had been caused to the vehicle, nothing was missing, and the alarm had not activated

3.7.25

1856 hrs

Criminal Damage

Ravenshead Leisure Centre

2 young males entered the Leisure Centre, selected a fire extinguisher, took it to the rear of the property and discharged it until it was empty.  They then entered a changing room, smeared soap onto the mirrors and urinated into a bin.                                           (2 juveniles identified and enquiries continuing)

4.7.25

Approx 0500 hrs

Attempt Burglary

Sheepwalk Lane

An unknown male offender tried the gate and door of a property in an attempt to gain entry.  Both were secured so no entry was gained.  He then walked off.  (Arrest made)

 

CONTACTING THE POLICE

Most people are familiar with the 101 and 999 telephone numbers for contacting the police.  (The 101 should be used for any non-emergency calls). 999 calls are always answered promptly (they take priority, for obvious reasons).  However, occasionally, there can be a delay in 101 calls being answered.  If you find it difficult to get through on 101, there are other ways you can contact the police for non-emergency matters; there is an online reporting form, where you can report crime, issues and incidents, as well as a ‘Live Chat’ feature available between 7am and 10pm, 7 days a week. You can find these at https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk.

 

I have been asked, by our Neighbourhood Policing Team, to request residents contact the police (using the contact methods above) to inform them of anything suspicious or any criminal activity AT THE TIME please.  Don’t be afraid to get in touch, all contact made in good faith is welcomed - and you might just prevent a crime from happening or help detain a criminal!

 

CRIMESTOPPERS

If you have information about individuals involved in crime, or about any criminal activity, but want to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers, a national charity which works to help fight crime and guarantees total anonymity.  They can be contacted on 0800 555 111.

Sue Harris

 

For further advice please visit our website: www.ravensheadneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk.

To contact RNW email us at rnwinfo@yahoo.co.uk or leave a message for us on 07583 296 466