Month/ Year |
Apr 06
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Hitchin, Letchworth,
Baldock and Royston
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Crime figures in comparison with the same period
last year
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2005 |
2006 |
Burglary dwelling |
42 |
25 |
Robbery |
4 |
10 |
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All crime |
802 |
786 |
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Motor vehicle crime |
101 |
76 |
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Violent Crime |
145 |
181 |
Current Issues and PCSO activities/results
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The Hitchin team is currently targeting underage youths that consume
alcohol both in the town centre and in outlying areas. ·
As a result of a Police radio attention message two Hitchin PCSOs observed
a vehicle fitting a description given following a distraction burglary.
Police attended to support and two persons were arrested for burglary (29/3/06) ·
Under Section 60, two youths from Luton at a Hitchin car park were
searched. They were arrested for possessing a large carving knife with a 10”
blade. One youth has been charged, it should be noted that he was on bail to
Luton magistrates for a previous robbery offence that occurred in Luton. ·
A “No cold calling” scheme for a Hitchin area is being progressed by
the Crime Prevention Officer and PC Williams. ·
Letchworth town centre Breakfast meeting attended and presentation
given re Shop Watch ·
Purse dipping, crime prevention work and leaflets, work with
retailers around insecurities ·
Letchworth: 4 separate
shoplifters dealt with. Positive action taken with all, including 1
reprimand, 1 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) and 2 reported for summons. ·
Crime prevention surveys and re-assurance by Baldock PCSO ·
Partnership meetings: Shop Watch/ Pub Watch/ Factory Watch and work
with partners NHDC, NHH’s to address local issues ·
High visibility patrols around Royston rural by PCSO. Visits to
schools educating school children aged 5 – 9 years on road safety and
stranger danger. Chris worked along side Barley first school with their
‘healthy living week’ by assisting the school children with a walk around the
village and passing on tips about keeping safe on the roads. ·
Whilst on patrol in Kelshall, PCSO caught some possible hare coursers
parked up in The Street, Kelshall. Their details were checked and assistance
requested. Further checks were completed and the vehicle was seized for no
insurance. ·
Funding granted from NHDC for 100 lock shrouds for use in combating
tack thefts/farming burglaries in the rural areas. |