Neighbourhood Watch
The Loughton Hills Conservation Areas are a designated Neighbourhood Watch area. Please be observant and report anything suspicious. Together we can keep our area safe for all of us.
A resident writes:
A new number for the police: Dial 101
As a member of the Hills Amenity Society, I was pleased to learn that there has been a reduction in the number of dwelling burglaries as earlier this year the number of residential burglaries had increased considerably. As residents of the Hills we benefit from spectacular views, character properties and pockets of secluded forest land. Naturally, the Hills attracts visitors both day and night and as residents we should ensure our homes are properly secured to deter those opportunist visitors whose aim is not to enjoy the uniqueness of the area.
Telephone number 101 is the new, non-emergency number, for Essex police and we are encouraged to use this if there is a concern about safety or we wish to report suspicious or antisocial behaviour. In the Hills, it is not uncommon to witness groups sitting in or standing by their parked vehicles outside our houses or in dark areas late at night. All reports to the non-emergency number are followed up immediately, are anonymous and are now becoming effective in reducing antisocial behaviour and unwanted litter which is normally left from those who congregate late at night. Please continue to be vigilant and together we can help keep crime low and continue to enjoy living in the Hills. Martin Margrie. Hills Resident.
Latest updates from Colin Freeman, Essex Watch Western, Epping Police Station, 230 High Street, Epping, Essex. CM16 4AP. Direct Line: 01279 621862 Email: colin.freeman@essex.pnn.police.uk
ALLOTMENT WATCH
You may have heard in the news recently about an allotment which has been hit by metal thieves, and where, more than eighty allotment sheds were targeted in one night.
Years ago there was honour amongst thieves, and allotments were by, and large, left alone. We all know that honour, alongside respect, seems to have disappeared in many quarters, and replaced by anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.
We all need to be more vigilant and to look out for each other, and safeguard each others property, and a good way of doing this on allotments, is to get together and form an ‘Allotment Watch.’
Securely lock away, or take home, valuable tools and equipment. Report any suspicious persons, activities and vehicles to the Police.
If you would like more information about setting up an ‘Allotment Watch,’ contact:-
Colin Freeman, Essex Watch Western, Epping Police Station, 230 High Street, Epping, Essex. CM16 4AP. Direct Line: 01279 621862 Email: colin.freeman@essex.pnn.police.uk
POLICE EMERGENCY NO: 999 NON-EMERGENCY NO: 101
Dear all,
I have just received this message from one of our Neighbourhood Watch members:-
“WARNING” … Lock your shed and animal cages !!!…
My friend has just had 25 rabbits and guinea pigs stolen over the weekend and some were show rabbits…A lady at Ninefields Square in Waltham Abbey found 10 in a box then another 5 were found…3 had been hung from a tree dead and distorted…
PLEASE PASS THIS ON lets all be each others eyes and ears…
N H W
Words fail me!!
Colin.
Colin I. Freeman MInstF. MIDPE. MITOL. RPII
Essex Watch Administrator – Western Division
Dear all,
Some of you may have already received the attached update and information about metal thefts from Neighbourhood Alert. However, just in case you haven’t, I have attached it herewith.
I heard on the news this morning, that due to the activities of metal thieves, two Network Rail routes have been disrupted today.
The people responsible for metal thefts need to be brought to justice, and we all need to keep our eyes and ears open to this effect. If you see or suspect that an offence is being committed, dial 999. Non-emergency calls should be made using the 101 number.
Kind regards,
Colin.
Colin I. Freeman MInstF. MIDPE. MITOL. RPII
Essex Watch Administrator – Western Division