December update


VEHICLE CRIME

Since the details below were compiled, RNW has been informed that at least 2 vehicles in the Quarry Road area were broken into (damage caused) between 8.00pm – 7.00am, 12-13th November.   In one case, tools were stolen from within.

We understand that, in the cases above, both vehicles were secured, (locked and windows closed) and nothing was left on display. In light of this, if you have a garage and can use it, please consider doing so. If this is not possible, and particularly if, for whatever reason, you need to leave equipment etc. in the vehicle, an alarm may be an effective deterrent (together with warning notices). Also consider installing motion-detecting lights and security cameras.

Never leave your driving documents in the glove box – keep them safely in your home.

 

METAL THEFTS – BEWARE!

Following a couple of metal thefts recently, please be careful of leaving metal items on view from the road if you don’t want them to be taken.  RNW is aware of people walking up driveways and taking items from the front and sides of properties. If you have items stolen, please report it to the police.

 

CRIMES* REPORTED 5.10.25 – 4.11.25       *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

13.10.25

0237 - 0245 hrs

Attempt Burglary -business premises

Milton Court Precinct

2 offenders, wearing masks, were seen on CCTV loitering around shop premises.  One of the offenders climbed onto a roof and tampered with equipment located there, before descending.  The 2 offenders then tried to lift the shutters to the premises but were unsuccessful.  No entry made and no items were taken, but some damage was caused to equipment on the roof

16.10.25

0856 - 0905 hrs

Theft

Birchwood Drive

2 unknown females entered a driveway and stole metal items from the side of the property

21.10.25

Approx 1320 - 1343 hrs

Burglary

Main Road

Unknown male offender entered grounds of property by climbing over a rear garden fence and entered property by smashing a rear ground floor window.  Made an untidy search and stole items from within.  Exit as entry

June - August 25

Not Known

Burglary

Swinton Rise

Offender, an unknown male, who carried out plumbing work, employed by a 3rd party, is believed to have entered a bedroom at the property (without permission) and stolen a box containing items of jewellery

1.11.25

2025 - 2116 hrs

Burglary

Kirkby Road

2 offenders forced entry to a property through a bathroom window, conducted an untidy search before leaving with stolen items.  Believed exit as entry.                               Police had been alerted and were at the scene within minutes of the call.  A male in a vehicle nearby was arrested - believed to be the getaway driver

 

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! ......

If you are buying from shops on the High Street:

Only carry the cash and cards that you need. (It is safer to pay with cards).  Be careful with purses and wallets. 

If you are required to enter your PIN when paying by card, or if you are withdrawing cash, ensure no one is looking over your shoulder and shield the keypad when typing it in. Put cards and / or money away safely before moving away.

 

At home

In addition to all the usual crime prevention measures (such as keeping your doors locked at all times and making your house look occupied even when you are out by using timer switches etc.) - don’t leave presents under your Christmas tree if they are visible from outside your property.

 

After you have opened your Christmas presents

To avoid attracting the attention of any criminals, do not leave boxes for new electronic / expensive goods (TVs, laptops, tablets etc.) sticking out of, or at the side of, your green bin – it is best to dispose of such boxes unobtrusively.

 

Register your valuables securely and free of charge on https://www.immobilise.com - the UK’s national property register - to improve your chances of getting your property back if it is lost or stolen.

 

Wishing all our members, and readers of the newsletter, a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Crime-free New Year!

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