North Camp Police Statistics, Reports and News

Here you can find detailed statistics on the area's crime figures, arrests, dispersals as well as regular news from the North Camp Community Beat Officer

February 2008

Both myself and PCSO While have established good links with local youths in the area and this has helped to improve the neighbourhood for everyone. Police will continue to provide the reassuring presence of a uniformed officer in the Parks and surrounding areas We continue to make sure that strong links with shopkeepers and residents continue.

North camp is subject to a designated dispersal area which has been running for approximately two years. This provides Mitch and myself with an effective tool to allow us to remove groups of youths from within the area. It was used mostly during the summer months due to the number of anti social behavior related calls.  This does not prevent youths being in the location, if they are not doing anything wrong and we encourage youths to be in the parks

As part of continual efforts to prevent youths offending and causing anti-social behavior, officers support secondary schools in the area through implementing and monitoring Acceptable Behavior Contracts (ABCs) within schools. Police Community Support Officers are building good relationships with local schools

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have attended a number of resident meetings, and multi-agency meetings, to increase police understanding of local issues and their involvement for long-term solutions. Neighbourhood Watch schemes are getting set up as a result of this activity if you would like to join a neighbourhood scheme in your area please contact us.

The team actively target known and persistent offenders. A youth from the area is currently in prison after breaching his ASBO over 20 times.

Officers work closely with victims of crime and give advice, support and information to prevent further difficulties in the future.

Beat surgeries or street briefings as they are also known are a new initiative that has come about with the change in direction of local policing. Safer Neighbourhood Policing strives to give communities better access to their police services and by holding beat surgeries is just one way that police are able to listen and understand local concerns. These briefings also encourage the police and residents to find local solutions for local problems. The next meeting will be held in Camp road North camp on 12/03/08 between 1100 and 1400 hours Both Mitch and I will be available with local councilors to talk about local issues.

Due to an increase in the number of reports of shed breaks and criminal damage in high street area we are increasing patrols and also holding a residents meeting this will take place on 13/02/08 at a local venue A recent environmental review has taken place and the results are being monitored and various agencies will deal with matters raised.  

We also have two priorities at the moment which are:

1) Reduce Anti Social Behaviour in Section 30 dispersal area
2) Reduce criminal damage and non dwelling burglaries in High street, Gordon Road and Morris Road

These are set by the local residents and if they haveany other issues they can email their councillors or police about them and they can be nominated as a beat priority at a later date.

October 2007

Its been a busy time during the summer with youths hanging around North Camp. This is the reason why it has been so long since the last update. High visibility policing Operations were run at the beginning of the summer school holidays to stamp down on the problems. Youths had alcohol removed and large groups were dispersed from the town centre, Cove green and also North camp areas. Over 100 letters were sent home to parents and anyone getting three letters in the summer period has been referred to sign an Acceptable behaviour Contract. This is an agreement between the young person, Rushmoor borough Council and also the police. Conditions can include not to be in a group, not to drink alcohol in public place and curfews. Any breaches of this Contract will go towards obtaining an ASBO at a later date. At this stage 5 youths are in the process of signing contracts.

The evenings are getting darker earlier and that means that Halloween and Bonfire night are close. Shops will be asked not to sell eggs to youths in the run up to Halloween. Youths can be arrested for carrying eggs, this is going equipped for criminal damage.  Parents are reminded to only allow their children to visits addresses of people they know when trick or treating. Many elderly people get scared when youths knock on doors asking for money.

It is also an offence to carrying Fireworks and any person found in possession of them will be given an £80 ticket Hampshire police will have as many officers on patrol on foot and on cycles in the week leading up to both nights. Offences will be dealt with robustly So please remember to be safe and if possible go to an organised fireworks display.

Please watch this space for the date of the next community forum which will take place in Queens Road in North Camp  PCSO While and myself will be available to talk to you about any community issues you may have.

Any problems please contact us on adam.henderson-parish@hampshire.pnn.police.co.uk or mitchell.while@hampshire.pnn.police.co.uk

APS 3977 Adam Henderson-Parish
Community Beat Manager
Knellwood and St Marks Wards

March 2007

The nice spring weather is now with us and the nights are getting lighter so it is that time of year when the arrangements for the summer months have to be put in place. Hopefully you have all read in the local papers that the dispersal area has been put on North camp again. It was signed up by our superintendent under consultation with rushmoor borough council It last for 6 months and can be reviewed at this stage. While this dispersal order is in place police can request that any groups of youths who are causing anti social problems to disperse from the area.  If they live outside the area then they cannot return within 24 hours. Also any youths who are not under control of a parent after 9pm can be returned home.

The idea of the dispersal area is not to stop youths having fun or being in an area like the park but if they are in groups during the evening causing anti social behaviour then it will effect them. If they are stopped then they will be given a stop/search form giving full details of the reason they were stopped.

Also a reminder DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS OF VALUE IN YOUR CAR. We are still having sat navs stolen as drivers are leaving them on display in the windscreen. If you see one then please call 101 to report it. Also wipe away the ring left when you remove it as this is a good sign for anyone wishing to break into your

A final piece of good news PCSO Mitchell While joins the beat on Monday He will be out of patrol looking at all of the Hot spots along with other minor crime.  If you see him out and about please say hello and give him your normal North Camp welcome.

Adam
North camp Beat manager 

December 18th 2006

It is that funny time of year between fireworks night and Christmas when the nights are getting dark before the kids leave school and I cannot remember a day when it has not been raining. The problem with the youths has gone away for the moment and for most of them it is too cold to sit outside. They prefer to be at home watching X factor or Come dancing. Halloween was quiet with not many reported incidents and fireworks night was quiet before 11pm. It seems very few people had their own fireworks and many of them preferred to go to the big displays.

During November we had a series of dwelling burglaries with the persons responsible leaving the premises in a mess. They were pouring food stuff and paint all over the place and then leaving with very small amounts of property. Several hours of foot patrol were put in the area around Avenue Road, Woburn Avenue, Tregolls road and surrounding locations. Several people in the area were checked and searched in an attempt to locate the offenders. Members of the public come out of their houses and said how nice it was to see the "old fashioned beat bobby" again. A number of people have since been arrested and the investigation is still ongoing.

With the run up to Christmas I would like to remind people to keep your property safe. Do not leave Christmas presents in view in cars or under the tree where they can be seen by anyone who would want to steal them. Also Sat Navs and mobiles are still being taken from cars If you have either of them do not leave them in the glove box Holders should be removed and any marks on the windows wiped off.

When you have opened your presents remember to hide the boxes and not leave them in view. I am sure you would rather keep your new presents to yourself and they are not taken by anyone else.

We are currently investigating a series of card uses linked to the Total garages in the area. Customers are using their cards in the fuel stations and within a few days the cards are used in Thailand. A member of staff has been arrested and is currently on police bail The investigation into this offence will take time due to the number of cards which have been used. If you have yet to report any usages to the police please take a bank statement into FARNBOROUGH or ALDERSHOT police station as soon as possible.

Finally I would like to wish everyone who reads this neighbourhood watch report a happy Christmas and a great new year. Remember to keep yourself safe and if you are drinking at any parties sort out your lift home before going. It is not safe to drink and drive.

Adam Henderson-Parish
Community beat manager
Knellwood and St Marks

adam.henderson-parish@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

2nd November 2006

Police are investigating an allegation of assault which happened at Manhattans restaurant in North camp at approx 2130 on 25/10/06. A female entered the restaurant and was abusive towards customers who were dining on the premises  The female was asked to leave by the manager and refused. Whilst being escorted off the premises by the manager, the female and one of her friends assaulted him. Both females were arrested shortly afterwards by police officers who had arrived at the scene. Both Females are currently on police bail.

Community beat manager APS 3977 Henderson-Parish has said This matter will be investigated fully and any witnesses not connected to either the staff or the females concerned are asked to contact me so a full account of what happened can be obtained. The customers in the restaurant should be allowed to eat there meal in peace and not have to put up with anti social behaviour either outside or inside the restaurant. Extra police patrols will be in the area to deal with this behaviour.

Update 14th July

A 50-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Farnborough woman, Janet Lane.

Graham Jacobs, of Alexandra Road, Farnborough, has been charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life.

He appeared before Aldershot Magistrates Court on Friday, July 14 and was remanded in custody to appear at Winchester Crown Court on Friday, July 21.

Janet Lane’s body was discovered in her home in Somerset Road following a fire at the property on Thursday, February 2. A post mortem showed she died from a puncture wound.

Update 7th July 2006

Anti social youths are still causing problems in North camp Recently a group were seen in KG 5 at 0400 in the morning. Several have been moved on under the Dispersal area and two have recently pleaded guilty in court.

Another issue which is starting up is youths on mini bikes These bikes are ones which travel at approx 20mph To ride these on the road you need Insurance, a driving licence and also an MOT certificate. If you are caught then you will be prosecuted and will also have the bike seized and destroyed

These bikes are for riding on Private property only and should not be used on roads or pavements

Also if you are caught riding a scooter in an anti social or inconsiderate manner then you risk having the bike seized under sec 59 of the road traffic act. This will then cost you over £200 to recover the bike.

Some good news

Due to information received by email from a reader of this web page, a property was searched for drugs and a quantity seized. It goes to show that information sharing is a useful tool and I would encourage readers to email or call me if they have any further information they wish to share with police

Update 12th June 2006

The story of the week is the escape bull from The abattoir in Peabody road. The bull escaped about 1400 hours and police were deployed at 1405. The first unit arrived shortly before 1415 hours. Several road closures were put in place as the bull wondered the streets and finally ended up on the A325 near to the airfield.

The A325 was closed and police marksmen were called to deal with the bull who was shot and taken back to the abattoir by staff and the road reopened.

This incident was dealt with as critical and road closures were necessary for the protection of the residents of North Camp Approximately 20 - 30 police officers were used to deal with this and no damage or injuries were reported by any members of the public.

Apart from this the weekend was quiet in relation to Anti social behaviour Only 5 calls were made during the last week, 2 were in the area of Woburn avenue A request has been made for the remote CCTV camera from RUSHMOOR to be placed in this location

The other three were around Peabody road, Reading road and the Queens Road Park.

About the Section 30 Dispersal Area

This covers the whole of North Camp including Queens road, King Goerge V playing fields and also priory street parks. The law allows us to disperse groups of two or more youths who are causing or may cause anti social behaviour.

If the youths do not live in the area they are not allowed to return to the area within 24 hours If they do they will be arrested.

If any youth does not leave the area immediately on the request again they can be arrested.

Also any youth who is under 16 can be removed to their home address if not under the control of an adult between 2100 and 0600.

The period of this order is between 01/04/06 and 31/08/06.

Maps are available from Farnborough police station and signs have been placed on lamp posts in the relevant areas.

Update Friday 12th May

Over 75 youths started drinking in KG5 Due to the early warning by CCTV we attended and seized over 50 cans and bottles of alcohol Then later in the evening we were called back and again seized over 50 cans and bottles The youths were dispersed under the section 30 dispersal order and during the evening three arrests were made.

Due to the prompt action we only received 5 calls from residents and no reports of damage

Details kindly supplied by Adam Henderson-Parish, Acting community beat Sgt for Farnbrough who's main responsibility is the North Camp Area

Contact Information

Email adam.henderson-parish@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Telephone 0845 045 45 45, a message can then be left for Adam quoting his collar number 3977.

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