Barnet Borough Police are holding a public meeting with a difference at Barnet Football Club, Priory Grove, Underhill next Tuesday, 2nd June at 7pm.
The Borough Commander is hoping to attend and chair the meeting in order to answer your questions about policing and crime matters that concern you in Barnet and explain the Policing Pledge and what it means in Barnet.
Please come along and participate in order to help us ensure that you receive the service you expect from your Local Police. You, your friends and your neighbours are welcome so please distribute this message to them.
Tim Clarke
Barnet Borough Police
Policing Pledge
e. Timothy.Clarke@met.police.uk
Saturday, 30 May 2009
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Safer Neighbourhood Team Survey
The Oakleigh Ward Safer Neighbourhood Team wishes to consult with members of the public about police visibility in their local area, the impact they have had and how they are working towards local community issues. Your participation is requested, which will only take a few minutes:
Please click here to go to the online interactive survey.
This survey is completely anonymous. We only require to know which borough you live or work in. We do ask your demographic data but this is to ensure we are consulting with all members of the population. This data will be kept strictly in confidence.
The survey will need to be completed by FRIDAY 19th JUNE 2009.
We appreciate your help with this survey and value your comments.
Many thanks.
Oakleigh Ward Safer Neighbourhood Team,
Whetstone Police Station, High Road, Whetstone, London, N12 OLW
t. 020 8721 2976 e. Oakleigh.SNT@met.police.uk
Visit the Safer Neighbourhoods website for more information about local policing.
Please click here to go to the online interactive survey.
This survey is completely anonymous. We only require to know which borough you live or work in. We do ask your demographic data but this is to ensure we are consulting with all members of the population. This data will be kept strictly in confidence.
The survey will need to be completed by FRIDAY 19th JUNE 2009.
We appreciate your help with this survey and value your comments.
Many thanks.
Oakleigh Ward Safer Neighbourhood Team,
Whetstone Police Station, High Road, Whetstone, London, N12 OLW
t. 020 8721 2976 e. Oakleigh.SNT@met.police.uk
Visit the Safer Neighbourhoods website for more information about local policing.
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Burglary Artifice
Oakleigh Ward CAP team and NHW coordinators
I spoke to Paul Hammond at Colindale this morning and he advised me that there is a large increase in artifice burglaries, mostly the culprits are following the common tactic of alleging they are from one of the utility companies (electricity, gas or water) and the Finchley area was badly hit last weekend.
However, a new tactic has also emerged, a few people have had water thrown over them and when they return home to change they have been followed by a female who has knocked on their door, she claims to have witnessed the incident and encourages them to change but while they do so she relieves them of as many valuables as she can and disappears.
Please warn all your friends and neighbours, particularly the older folks who are more likely to react adversely to this sort of shock.
There has also been a large increase in the number of high value cars stolen from driveways, if possible keep cars in the garage and keep both car and garage locked. The thieves do not seem to be deterred by alarms on cars or houses, if they can see keys left on hall tables. If you see anyone loitering near cars or on driveways, do not hesitate, dial 999.
Bob Vice for Boroughwatch
I spoke to Paul Hammond at Colindale this morning and he advised me that there is a large increase in artifice burglaries, mostly the culprits are following the common tactic of alleging they are from one of the utility companies (electricity, gas or water) and the Finchley area was badly hit last weekend.
However, a new tactic has also emerged, a few people have had water thrown over them and when they return home to change they have been followed by a female who has knocked on their door, she claims to have witnessed the incident and encourages them to change but while they do so she relieves them of as many valuables as she can and disappears.
Please warn all your friends and neighbours, particularly the older folks who are more likely to react adversely to this sort of shock.
There has also been a large increase in the number of high value cars stolen from driveways, if possible keep cars in the garage and keep both car and garage locked. The thieves do not seem to be deterred by alarms on cars or houses, if they can see keys left on hall tables. If you see anyone loitering near cars or on driveways, do not hesitate, dial 999.
Bob Vice for Boroughwatch
Monday, 20 April 2009
Watchdog Warning as public is scammed out of £3.5BN
21st Newsletter from the London Neighbourhood Watch Association
The trading watchdog today warned people to be vigilant about scams which cost the public around £3.5 billion a year. The Office of Fair Trading said three million consumers become the victims of mass marketed scams each year, under which fraudsters use methods such as mailings, email, the internet, telephone and text message to recruit victims. More than 7,000 scams were reported last year, the most common of which were deceptive prize draws and sweepstakes, followed by bogus foreign lotteries. Under both of these scams, victims are told they have won a large sum of money but are asked to hand over cash to pay for fees or taxes before they receive their prize, which never arrives. The third most common scam was advance fee fraud under which people are asked for help transferring money from overseas and they are promised a chunk of the cash if they pay the fees involved. This was followed by frauds relating to homeworking and business opportunities and property and land investment scams. The figures were released at the beginning of the OFT's Scams Awareness Month, which marks the launch of a campaign with 90 Trading Standards Service across the country.
The OFT called on consumers to drop off any scam mailings they receive in designated 'Scamnesty' bins at local libraries and other public areas across the country. The information was used to help the OFT and its enforcement partners identify and develop strategies to combat the worst frauds. In a similar campaign in 2008, the OFT collected more than 15,000 mailings. The campaign is being backed by television presenter Angela Rippon, who also features in a new DVD being launched by the OFT, highlighting common scams and setting out how vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, can be protected. Ms Rippon said: "Scammers use psychological techniques to gain vulnerable people's trust. They exploit fear and insecurity to steal as much money as they can from those who can least afford it. "Though anyone can fall victim to a scam it is always the oldest that are hit the hardest." John Fingleton, OFT chief executive, said: "Scammers are sophisticated at targeting people who are often the most vulnerable in society. As we enter tougher economic times it is more important than ever for people to be alert to prevent themselves, or friends, families and neighbours from falling victim to these heartless money-making schemes."
The trading watchdog today warned people to be vigilant about scams which cost the public around £3.5 billion a year. The Office of Fair Trading said three million consumers become the victims of mass marketed scams each year, under which fraudsters use methods such as mailings, email, the internet, telephone and text message to recruit victims. More than 7,000 scams were reported last year, the most common of which were deceptive prize draws and sweepstakes, followed by bogus foreign lotteries. Under both of these scams, victims are told they have won a large sum of money but are asked to hand over cash to pay for fees or taxes before they receive their prize, which never arrives. The third most common scam was advance fee fraud under which people are asked for help transferring money from overseas and they are promised a chunk of the cash if they pay the fees involved. This was followed by frauds relating to homeworking and business opportunities and property and land investment scams. The figures were released at the beginning of the OFT's Scams Awareness Month, which marks the launch of a campaign with 90 Trading Standards Service across the country.
The OFT called on consumers to drop off any scam mailings they receive in designated 'Scamnesty' bins at local libraries and other public areas across the country. The information was used to help the OFT and its enforcement partners identify and develop strategies to combat the worst frauds. In a similar campaign in 2008, the OFT collected more than 15,000 mailings. The campaign is being backed by television presenter Angela Rippon, who also features in a new DVD being launched by the OFT, highlighting common scams and setting out how vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, can be protected. Ms Rippon said: "Scammers use psychological techniques to gain vulnerable people's trust. They exploit fear and insecurity to steal as much money as they can from those who can least afford it. "Though anyone can fall victim to a scam it is always the oldest that are hit the hardest." John Fingleton, OFT chief executive, said: "Scammers are sophisticated at targeting people who are often the most vulnerable in society. As we enter tougher economic times it is more important than ever for people to be alert to prevent themselves, or friends, families and neighbours from falling victim to these heartless money-making schemes."
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Oakleigh Newsletter
This newsletter from the Metroplitan Police is to keep you informed and updated with some of the latest events on the Oakleigh Ward. The newsletter will be published and distributed at the beginning of every month.
Burglary
Following a recent spate of burglaries an observant resident spotted two males loitering in the road using their mobile phones, they then both left; one on a motorcycle and the other in a car. The resident managed to write down the registration of both vehicles, the team took this information on board and increased patrols to deter any further burglaries in the area that had become a hot spot.
During these increased patrols members of the team spotted the motorcycle the next day, checks were made and it was found that the keeper lived in Devon and was still in possession of his bike, this indicated that the motorcycle was bearing false number plates. The Team again saw the motorcycle parked and have seized it for forensic examination and confirmed that it was stolen in 2007. We now await the forensic report.
Although this seems to have removed one burglar there are others active in the area, particularly between 3.00 and 6.00 p.m. Please advise neighbours to be vigilant at these times.
Antisocial Behaviour
The team have successfully signed up two youths on the ward with Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC). They came to the attention of the Safer Neighbourhood Team on several occasions due to their antisocial behaviour.
The purpose of the ABC’s is to form a contract with the youths for them to adhere to. If they fail to meet the requirements of the contracts the next step would be to issue an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO). This has been done working in Partnership with the London Borough of Barnet and the Metropolitan Housing Trust.
Artifice Burglars
On 26th March 2009 the ward was visited by a group of artifice burglars. On this occasion two men entered a block of retirement flats posing as security men. They entered a flat via an open door and spoke to the 96 year old occupant, they told her that there had been a burglary and asked her if she would check her belongings. They also asked her if she had a safe, which she showed them. One of the men then distracted her whilst the other removed property from her flat.
There have not been any other incidents like this on the ward, but we would like everyone to remain extremely vigilant, as there is always a risk from these villains.
Crime Stats March 2009
• 4 Burglaries (2 Dwelling, 1 Non dwelling)
• 3 Thefts from Motor Vehicles
• 2 Domestic Violence incidents
• 24 Stop & Accounts and 1 Fixed Penalty Notice for driving whilst using a mobile Phone.
• 65 Stop & Searched (63 Prevention of Terrorism, Section 44(2) Terrorism Act 2000)
Local policing priorities
• Burglary
• Road Safety
• Motor Vehicle Crime
Upcoming meetings
12th April 2009 10.30 – 11.30:
Community Event – St Mary’s Church, Athenaeum Road, N20
25th April 2009 10.00 – 16.00:
Drop-in Surgery – Marks & Spencer, High Road, N20
Oakleigh Ward, Whetstone Police Station,
1170 High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 0LW
t: 020 8721 2976
e: oakleigh.snt@met.police.uk
Burglary
Following a recent spate of burglaries an observant resident spotted two males loitering in the road using their mobile phones, they then both left; one on a motorcycle and the other in a car. The resident managed to write down the registration of both vehicles, the team took this information on board and increased patrols to deter any further burglaries in the area that had become a hot spot.
During these increased patrols members of the team spotted the motorcycle the next day, checks were made and it was found that the keeper lived in Devon and was still in possession of his bike, this indicated that the motorcycle was bearing false number plates. The Team again saw the motorcycle parked and have seized it for forensic examination and confirmed that it was stolen in 2007. We now await the forensic report.
Although this seems to have removed one burglar there are others active in the area, particularly between 3.00 and 6.00 p.m. Please advise neighbours to be vigilant at these times.
Antisocial Behaviour
The team have successfully signed up two youths on the ward with Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC). They came to the attention of the Safer Neighbourhood Team on several occasions due to their antisocial behaviour.
The purpose of the ABC’s is to form a contract with the youths for them to adhere to. If they fail to meet the requirements of the contracts the next step would be to issue an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO). This has been done working in Partnership with the London Borough of Barnet and the Metropolitan Housing Trust.
Artifice Burglars
On 26th March 2009 the ward was visited by a group of artifice burglars. On this occasion two men entered a block of retirement flats posing as security men. They entered a flat via an open door and spoke to the 96 year old occupant, they told her that there had been a burglary and asked her if she would check her belongings. They also asked her if she had a safe, which she showed them. One of the men then distracted her whilst the other removed property from her flat.
There have not been any other incidents like this on the ward, but we would like everyone to remain extremely vigilant, as there is always a risk from these villains.
Crime Stats March 2009
• 4 Burglaries (2 Dwelling, 1 Non dwelling)
• 3 Thefts from Motor Vehicles
• 2 Domestic Violence incidents
• 24 Stop & Accounts and 1 Fixed Penalty Notice for driving whilst using a mobile Phone.
• 65 Stop & Searched (63 Prevention of Terrorism, Section 44(2) Terrorism Act 2000)
Local policing priorities
• Burglary
• Road Safety
• Motor Vehicle Crime
Upcoming meetings
12th April 2009 10.30 – 11.30:
Community Event – St Mary’s Church, Athenaeum Road, N20
25th April 2009 10.00 – 16.00:
Drop-in Surgery – Marks & Spencer, High Road, N20
Oakleigh Ward, Whetstone Police Station,
1170 High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 0LW
t: 020 8721 2976
e: oakleigh.snt@met.police.uk
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Lookout for Rogue Block Pavers
This warning is brought to you by the East Barnet Safer Neighbour Team and Barnet Trading Standards.
Be on the look out for a firm of block pavers called "Driveway Specialists".
Their company name is "P&J Contractors". They used aggressive tactics against a young family in High Barnet demanding £2,500 for a very poor quality job. They have 0800 and 0845 numbers displayed, neither of which are in use.
If spotted call police on 999.
Paul Hammond, Barnet Borough Watch
Be on the look out for a firm of block pavers called "Driveway Specialists".
Their company name is "P&J Contractors". They used aggressive tactics against a young family in High Barnet demanding £2,500 for a very poor quality job. They have 0800 and 0845 numbers displayed, neither of which are in use.
If spotted call police on 999.
Paul Hammond, Barnet Borough Watch
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Two Too Friendly Conmen
This warning is brought to you by the East Barnet Safer Neighbour Team and Barnet Trading Standards.
We had a lovely 89 yrs old chap in this morning who reported that yesterday he was met in the street in East Barnet by a very plausible chap pretending to know him. He shook his hand and greeted him like a long lost friend before following him home and mentioning about cleaning his windows.
Once at home another male joined them and between them suggested that repair work needed to be carried out to the window frames and the roof. They disappeared out of sight for a brief time and then reappeared claiming £40 for cleaning the windows plus £200 for the repairs. The gentlemen stated that they did no work whatsoever. As it happened he managed to palm them off by stating he did not hold money or a cheque book and would have to get his nephew to come along to bring the money. Strangely they "ummed and ar'd then left".
Two white males: one in his mid 20's and the other early 30's. Both athletic build, height 5' 08'' to 5' 10". No distinguishable accent or anything else (the informant has difficulty with his eyesight).
If you hear of this or anything similar please call 999.
Paul Hammond, Barnet Borough Watch
We had a lovely 89 yrs old chap in this morning who reported that yesterday he was met in the street in East Barnet by a very plausible chap pretending to know him. He shook his hand and greeted him like a long lost friend before following him home and mentioning about cleaning his windows.
Once at home another male joined them and between them suggested that repair work needed to be carried out to the window frames and the roof. They disappeared out of sight for a brief time and then reappeared claiming £40 for cleaning the windows plus £200 for the repairs. The gentlemen stated that they did no work whatsoever. As it happened he managed to palm them off by stating he did not hold money or a cheque book and would have to get his nephew to come along to bring the money. Strangely they "ummed and ar'd then left".
Two white males: one in his mid 20's and the other early 30's. Both athletic build, height 5' 08'' to 5' 10". No distinguishable accent or anything else (the informant has difficulty with his eyesight).
If you hear of this or anything similar please call 999.
Paul Hammond, Barnet Borough Watch
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