West Neighbourhood Panel Update

October 2011 East District Council – Action Updates:

Priority Priority - Straw and aggregate lorries on roads in breach of agreements – also road safety issue (Joint Plan with ECDC & Parishes) Objective Straw lorries and gravel lorries coming through village – possibly some companies not signed up to agreement. Need to identify lorries and key problem areas and supply information to CCC. Lead Agency County Council – However ECDC to check Planning Enforcement Issues Action Taken Info supplied from Wilburton Parish Council: Hanson; Hobbs; Brandon Aggregates; Mick George; Bretts; Turners; lots of container lorries; Scegg (straw burning) and other unmarked hgv’s. (Info supplied by a resident that lives along Wilburton High Street). Current Response from Planning Enforcement Officer, ECDC: Situation The District Council has no control over what routes HGV's take to transport straw to the Elean Power Station.

Planning conditions require the operators, EPR, to notify all hauliers of the preferred routes (avoiding local villages) and to maintain a log to ensure this is undertaken. There is also a condition to require that a monthly management check is undertaken to confirm the log is up to date. On 25/08/11, I inspected the log and can confirm that it is up to date. On checking with Wilburton Parish Council I was unable to gather any specific information about individual incidents, but the Panel meeting minutes suggested that a company called Skegg was seen traveling through Wilburton High Street. I have been advised by EPR that there have been some local straw collections that could account for these movements. EPR plan to contact all hauliers to remind them to use the preferred routes. Should the hauliers decide however not to follow the preferred routes the Council cannot take any action.

I would suggest that if there are specific incidents or concerns they are taken up with EPR at that time, which will mean that any anomalies can more easily be accounted for.EPR are keen to tackle any deviations from the preferred routes if they are routinely occurring.

Continue or Discharge Discharge? Priority Safer Cycling - (Joint Plan with County Council and Parishes) Objective Supporting the creation of a cycle path along the A142. Lead Agency County Council – ECDC to look for funding opportunities. Action Taken The District Council could consider a S106 application. However, not all Parishes in the West Panel area have a Section 106 allocation but we would be willing to consider a proposal for the complete cycle route which explains all of the funding package required, the parts that S106 could contribute to and where the remaining funding package would come from. The project should be funded and deliverable before an application is made. For further information about S106, contact: Allison Conder, Principal Community & Leisure Services Officer, ECDC. Tel: 01353 665555. Current The next A142 cycleway meeting will be on Wednesday 16th November at 7.30pm at Village Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to set up Situation a formal group and to set in motion actions to progress this project.

Continue or Discharge – should funding opportunities arise they will be fed back to Parish Council who are co-ordinating the meetings on the A142 cycle Discharge? path. Other Issues Raised at the Panel meeting:

No. Issue Action Taken 1 Fly-tipping at Coveney. The Council only has 1 report of a fly tip in Coveney between April & August. A few tips have recently been found and inspected by the Council's Enforcement Officer & are scheduled for removal. Please report fly tips to the Council as found, giving as much detail as possible about location, type & amount of material, and details of offenders if known. Reports can be made by telephoning 01353 665555 or through the Council's web site at www.eastcambs.gov.uk . 2 A10 Litter in lay-by / bus shelter at Little This area is cleaned on an approximate six weekly cycle with mechanical sweeping & litter Thetford. picking taking place at the same time. Additional work will be carried out if the area is inspected & found to be below standard between routine visits. The area was last cleaned on 14th September. 3 Litter in Witchford. The village is cleaned on a 23-day cycle, with additional visits for problems that occur between visits. It was last cleaned on 19th September. The A142 is cleaned approximately every 6 weeks with additional visits in response to reported problems & where the area is found to be below standard. 4 Litter at old Pavilion, Sutton Cleansing of the Old Pavilion in Sutton is not the responsibility of ECDC. This will be the responsibility of whoever owns or occupies the land. 5 Need volunteers for Speedwatch The scheme was advertised in the latest Panel newsletter and display boards will be taken to scheme –promote the scheme. the next Panel meeting promoting the scheme. Leaflets are also available promoting the scheme. Current Organisational Issues:

1 The problem of cars driving across open space and damaging grass in New Close Rd, , had been raised as an issue. The same issue in relation to other areas of open spaces have also been raised at other Panel meetings and in view of this the District Council is now reviewing use of all of the relevant public open spaces within residential developments with a view to putting together an approach to tackling this problem. A report will be taken to SP&R Committee to propose a course of action. A further update will be provided to the Panel in due course. 2 District Council has been working with the East Cambridgeshire Family Project (ECFP), an independent charity and King Street Housing Society to provide a new project for people fleeing domestic violence and this will open in the first week in October.

A house has been leased through King Street to provide short-term accommodation for two families where they can get specialist counselling and support and the very successful “freedom programme” before being moved on to suitable permanent housing by the Council. The “Freedom Programme” is a nationally recognized programme designed to help women to break the cycle of repeated abusive relationships, to recognize when a prospective partner shows signs of this behaviour and to take constructive steps to deal with it. People will be referred through the Council’s Housing Advice Team after a specialist assessment. The project is not for those fleeing very violent abusers who may follow them - these will still be sent to specialist refuges.

This is a welcome addition to council services, which has been provided at very little cost by working with a charitable organization and it is a particularly welcome improvement to domestic violence services since the Council had to end the Sanctuary Scheme a year ago through lack of funding. Fly Tipping Reports and Enforcement Actions 2011/12 West Neighbourhood Panel Reported Fly Tips Parish/Village Apr May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Total

Aldreth 0 0 0 0 0 Coveney 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 Haddenham 3 2 1 0 1 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 Little Thetford 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sutton 1 1 2 1 1 6 Wardy Hill 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wentworth 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wilburton 0 0 0 0 1 1 Witcham 1 2 0 0 1 4 Witchford 0 1 1 0 0 2

Month total 6 8 7 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30

Total Fly Tipping Reports in East Cambridgeshire Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total 2011/12 27 23 23 25 28 126 2010/11 47 15 35 31 33 16 28 20 19 18 30 28 320 2009/10 41 20 24 39 17 40 24 35 32 27 32 57 388 2008/09 42 19 30 37 32 30 50 28 18 47 29 37 399 Fly Tipping Enforcement Actions 2011/12 (District) Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total

Investigation 32 17 21 27 42 139 Warning letter 0 0 0 0 0 0 Statutary Notice 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fixed Penalty Notice 0 0 0 0 0 0 Duty of Care Inspection 2 3 2 0 3 10 Stop & Search 0 0 1 5 0 6 Formal Caution 0 0 0 0 1 1 Formal Caution With Costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fly Tipping Enforcement Actions 2010/11 (District) Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total

Investigation 29 17 26 32 39 31 35 31 37 22 35 52 386 Warning letter 0 0 0 4 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Statutary Notice 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fixed Penalty Notice 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Duty of Care Inspection 5 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 11 Stop & Search 3 21 8 0 1 6 3 17 0 0 0 2 61 Formal Caution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Formal Caution With Costs 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Fly Tipping Enforcement Options Investigation Inspection of fly tip for evidence that could lead to enforcement action being taken, together with related enquiries. Used where formal enforcement action is not considered appropriate as a warning of the potential consequences of further Warning letter infringements. Statutary Notice A legal requirement to provide information that will assist with investigation of an offence. Fixed Penalty Notice Agreement to accept a standard penalty fee as an alternative to formal legal action. Duty of Care Inspection Check that a business has correct arrangements in place for the storage, transport and disposal of its waste. Stop & Search Check on vehicle carrying waste for waste carriers licence and waste disposal documentation. Formal Caution An offender having admitted an offence is formerly cautioned by the Head of Service. A record is kept of the Caution for 5 years. Formal Caution With Costs As Formal Caution, but investigation and clear up costs are charged to the offender. Prosecution Formal prosecution through the Court System. Dog Fouling Reports 2011/12 West Neighbourhood Panel Fouling Reports Parish/Village Apr May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Total

Aldreth 0 0 0 0 0 Coveney 0 0 0 0 0 0 Earith 0 0 0 0 0 0 Haddenham 0 0 0 0 0 0 Little Downham 0 0 0 0 0 0 Little Thetford 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mepal 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pymoor 0 0 0 0 0 0 Stretham 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sutton 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wardy Hill 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wentworth 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wilburton 1 0 0 0 0 1 Witcham 0 0 0 0 0 0 Witchford 0 0 0 0 0 0

Month total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Total Dog Fouling Reports in East Cambridgeshire Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total 2011/12 5 4 0 1 1 11 2010/11 4 7 7 8 4 5 9 8 13 19 21 12 117 2009/10 2 4 1 4 1 0 7 3 8 11 14 9 64 Dog Fouling Reports 2010/11

West Neighbourhood Panel Fouling Reports Parish/Village Apr May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March Total

Aldreth 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coveney 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Earith 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Haddenham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Little Downham 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 Little Thetford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mepal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pymoor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Stretham 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 9 Sutton 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 Wardy Hill 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Wentworth 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wilburton 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Witcham 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 Witchford 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 4

Month total 1 1 2 3 1 1 5 0 0 4 4 1 23 Cambridgeshire County Council – Action Updates:

Priorities:

Priority - Straw and aggregate lorries on roads in breach of agreements – also road safety issue (Joint Plan with ECDC & Parishes) Objective Straw lorries and gravel lorries coming through village – possibly some companies not signed up to agreement. Need to identify lorries and key problem areas and supply information to CCC. Lead Agency County Council Action Taken Info supplied from Wilburton Parish Council: Hanson; Hobbs; Brandon Aggregates; Mick George; Bretts; Turners; lots of container lorries; Scegg (straw burning) and other unmarked hgv’s. (Info supplied by a resident that lives along Wilburton High Street). Current Officers of the County Council’s Highways Service are not aware of what agreements have been reached, but do have Situation knowledge of three potential mechanisms:

 Environmental weight limit Traffic Regulations - the County Council will be reviewing the policy following agreement of the advisory routing network (see paragraph below)  Conditions attached to planning permissions  Voluntary agreements with operators.

In addition, the County Council is in the process of undertaking a series of trial assessments (using the villages of Earith, Hilton, Sutton and The Wilbrahams) of the draft HCV strategy. The results from the trials will be assessed in the autumn and it is expected that the Cabinet at the County Council will approve the new HCV strategy by the end of 2011 or in early 2012. The strategy will then form the basis on which the County Council manages emerging HCV issues in villages within Cambridgeshire.

Continue or Discharge. Relevant body to take appropriate action as and when issues are reported. Discharge?

Priority Safer Cycling - (Joint Plan with District Council and Parishes) Objective Supporting the creation of a cyclepath along the A142. Lead Agency County Council Action Taken None specifically on the part of the County Council. Current The consent of the County Council, as Highway Authority, would be necessary before anything could get off the ground but it Situation is unlikely that this would be a local authority funded project. The Local Highway Authority is able to identify it as an aspiration in plans etc as developments come forward but the principal funding would need to be from elsewhere.

Continue or Discharge as a priority from the perspective of the Local Highway Authority but may well be maintained as a priority for the Discharge? panel in terms of an aspiration.

Other Issues Raised at the Panel meeting: No. Issue Action Taken 1 Obstructive parking on top The current parking restrictions are, in the opinion of the Local Highway Authority, adequate; corner/cross roads in Haddenham. however, the restrictions appear to be poorly observed by some road users. A local campaign Review of parking restrictions. aimed at improving motorists’ behaviour (perhaps led by the Parish Council), backed up by appropriate enforcement as necessary, may be an effective remedy.

2 Hansons gravel lorries using village If this is merely a voluntary agreement, the local authorities may be able to have little influence. roads, possibly in breach of agreement. If there is a planning condition in relation to the routing of these lorries, the decision as to the relevant course of action to address the breach of such a condition would be a matter for the appropriate Planning Authority.

It is suggested that an approach be made to the operator of the lorries by a representative of the panel or the relevant Parish Council. 3 Hazardous crossing the A10 in and A safety improvement scheme was introduced at this junction a few years ago and appears to out of Little Thetford. have been very effective at reducing casualties. Highways officers will, however, investigate the need for possible further action.

4 A10 impossible for cycling, very Very few people cycle between Stretham and Ely but a path exists alongside the A10 connecting narrow in parts (section from Ely to Little Thetford with Ely, which cyclists are permitted to use. Stretham). An alternative, quieter route of little extra distance that largely avoids the A10 exists between Ely and Stretham via the A142 Ely to Witchford cycleway, Witchford village and .

A number of off-road Public Rights of Way also exist within the area, including between Little Thetford and Stretham. 5 New bridge built on Twenty Pence This issue will be investigated by the County Council’s Highways and Access team, to see road at access to Solar Farm whether it is causing a problem that requires attention. ( to Wilburton) is partially obscuring the view of the road and is therefore dangerous.

Current Organisational Issues:

Pupils take fairer funding campaign to Parliament Pupils from Cambridgeshire schools went to in a bid to secure more funding for the county's schools. Cambridgeshire receives less Government cash per pupil than any other county in the eastern region. It receives just £4,644 per pupil, compared with £4,816 for Essex and £5,169 for Peterborough. Neighbouring counties such as Lincolnshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire and Suffolk all receive more money than Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire is ranked 143rd out of 151 local authorities for funding - down from 132nd last year. Peterborough is the 55th best-funded authority in the country. If Cambridgeshire was funded at the national average of £5,082 per pupil, this would mean nearly £35m more for Cambridgeshire's schools - or an extra £441 per pupil.

The pupils - from Chesterton Village College, Village College, Milton Road Primary School and Primary School - joined the Cambridgeshire Schools Forum for the visit to London. The Cambridgeshire Schools Forum - chaired by Bottisham Village College Chair of Governors Philip Hodgson - is leading the campaign to secure a fairer funding deal for Cambridgeshire, supported by Cambridgeshire County Council and the region's MPs. Cambridgeshire's six MPs have already written a joint letter to Education Secretary Michael Gove, calling for an end to the current funding system and a fairer method of distributing money to schools. The group met North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay and Department for Education (DfE) Director of Funding Sarah Healey as part of their lobbying. Sanctuary Housing – Action Updates:

Previous Priorities: None set

Other Issues Raised at the Panel meeting: – None identified

Current Organisational Issues: About Sanctuary Hereward

Across the East of Sanctuary Housing (including Sanctuary Hereward) currently manages over 8,000 homes within 32 local authority areas. Our largest concentrations of homes are within East Cambridgeshire (3196) and Ipswich (698). We are part of Sanctuary Group, a provider of housing and associated services, managing over 79,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, sheltered, supported accommodation, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. The whole business is under a not-for-profit umbrella and all surpluses go back into developing services, new accommodation and maintaining our existing properties. Our priorities within the East region over the next three years are to:  Involve and empower tenants to improve our services.  Improve and maintain the physical aspects our residents homes.  Let our homes in a fair and transparent way, taking into account the needs and aspirations of our current and potential residents.  Maintain the local environment in which our residents live, work with residents to make their local area a better place to live and ensure that our residents can live peacefully within their home.  Provide services to our residents that represent quality and value for money.

One of the initiatives we have employed to meet our priorities is the use of the “Good Neighbour Charter”, this agreement signed by all new tenants highlights their responsibilities to their neighbours and the wider community. Issues included are:

 Noise: Think about their actions and the effects on others.  Communal areas: Keep clean and tidy.  Children: Know where they are to minimise disruption to others.  Visitors: Asking visitors to consider your neighbours when visiting.  Pets: Be a responsible pet owner.  Cars and parking: Park your car thoughtfully.  Private Gardens: Take pride in your home and garden.

Our request to all residents is: “ Please try and be a good neighbour rather than a nuisance and follow this guidance”

Debbie, Housing officer for the West Panel area works closely with tenants to minimise disputes, offer support and advice and where necessary take enforcement action to ensure that tenancy conditions are complied with.

Regular estate visits are carried out across the panel areas by Housing officers to ensure that both properties and areas are in a maintained condition. Recent inspections have resulted in:

Tenants with overgrown gardens being asked to manage them more effectively. Parking of vehicles on properties without legally required “dropped kerbs” The removal of un roadworthy vehicles from properties. Speedy responses to fly tipping on Sanctuary managed areas. Taking back possession of 3 abandoned properties. Assisting tenants with transfers and mutual exchanges. Working with residents to deal with disturbances in communal areas Inter agency working to deal with breaches of tenancies East Cambridgeshire Local Policing Team – Action Updates:

Priorities:

Priority - Obstructive Parking Objective Parking on double yellows (esp. Haddenham) and Obstructive Parking on pavements generally. Action Taken Patrols have increased over the last 3 months in this specific area.

Where offences have been observed a mixture of words of advice and enforcement has been used to prevent people from parking in this way.

As expected many of the drivers are from within the village or surrounding and have generally been receptive of the advice given.

It has been noted that several of the perceived illegally parked vehicles were displaying Disabled Badges and were not committing any offences.

A mixture of words of advice and where appropriate, Fixed penalty notices issued throughout the Panel villages for similar offences. Current It is our perception that a strong message has been sent. Situation Continue or Discharge subject to a request to continue from the Panel. Discharge

Priority - Speeding and Speedwatch Objective Tackle speeding across panel area to include results of activity and provide support to the Speedwatch to encourage its continuation. Action Taken Tackle speeding across panel area to include results of activity and provide support to the Speedwatch to encourage its continuation. Current Increased speeding enforcement throughout the Panel Period. Situation Ely NPT carried out 12 speed enforcement operations within the Panel Period at varying locations.

4 Endorsable Fixed Penalty Notices were issued as a result. Continue or Speeding remains an issue throughout the West Panel area, particularly on the main arterial roads. NPT officers can only Discharge conduct speed operations in 30 mph limits. Anything outside of this will have to be carried out by the Roads Policing Unit (Traffic). If Ely NPT are to have this as a Panel priority, these limitations should be known to the community with consideration given to requesting a specific location being proposed for maximum impact. Working within such a wide area is proving to be ineffective.

Other Issues Raised at the Panel meeting:

Number Issue Action Taken 1 Illegal parking on top corner in Visited location no No offences witnessed by PCSOs. Haddenham. 2 Lack of Speedwatch activity. PCSO Austin has been in contact with proposed new members for Sutton area. Packs provided. PC Cronin has been in contact with potential new recruits for Wilburton area. 3 Vandalism in Little Thetford All crimes reported to the Police will be investigated and will not be closed until all reported but not action taken. available investigation has been completed. 4 Police surgery scheduled for 07 Appointment missed by PCSO Austin due to exceptional circumstances. Apologies for July – didn’t happen any inconvenience caused. 5 Quad bike being used on green at No reports made or noted by Ely NPT throughout this period. New Close Road, Little Thetford. 6 Damage at Old Pavilion, Little No crime reports showing as being recorded for Criminal Damage at this location. Thetford. 7 Some vandalism following WVC Suspect identified for this offence but no charges brought against him. Believed this prom, bear in mind for next year. was actually connected with a Domestic rather than the Prom as originally suspected. 8 Obstructive parking on pavements Patrols carried out. A mixture of words of advice and enforcement when required. in Witchford. 9 Vehicle Theft in some (unspecified) Vehicle crime and Burglary remain a divisionally led priority to the Division with areas. dedicated team to investigate such offences. PCSOs conductin crime prevention initiatives in affected areas throughout East Cambs. Recent targets for initiatives have been Aldreth and Haddenham. 10 Theft of red diesel from farm tanks NPT contacted many farmers and offered crime prevention advice. Specifically over and farm vehicles. Harvest time with machinery left in fields etc. 11 Drugs still an issue because of link This will remain a priority for the team as always. to serious/acquisitive crime. 12 Request for general statistics on Please see Panel Presentation. crimes/ arrests/ conviction ration. Emerging Issues:

East Cambs West Area Neighbourhood trends

Total crime in East Cambs West area has increased compared to both the previous period and the same period last year. Total ASB has increased compared to the previous period but decreased compared to the same period last year.

Downham Villages (Coveney, Little Downham, Mepal, Oxlade, Pymoor, Wardy Hill, Witcham) Crime  Total crime in Downham Villages has increased from 33 offences in the previous period to 47 offences in this period. This is also an increase compared to the same period last year (33 offences).  Violent crime offences have increased compared to both the previous period (9 offences vs. five offences) and the same period last year (one offence). Three offences relate to an incident in Little Downham and another two related to an incident in Mepal. Offenders were charged in four of these offences.  There were 9 Burglary Other offences during this period compared to two in the previous period and five in the same period last year. Four were shed/garage burglaries where gardening equipment were stolen and three were offences in Mepal where environmental buildings were targeted and tools stolen. No offenders have been identified for these offences. ASB  Total ASB has decreased to 13 offences in this period compared to 20 offences in the previous period and 18 offences the same period last year.  There were four incidents of violence in Hundred Foot Bank, Pymoor. These all occurred at the same location and involved persons known to the victim.  There were four violent incidents related to an address in Witcham Road, Mepal, these relate to the residents fighting.

Sutton (Sutton, Sutton Gault) Crime  Total crime in Sutton has increased compared to both the previous period (49 offences vs. 54 offences) and the same period last year (38 offences).  Theft from shop offences have increased to four compared to one in the previous period and none in the same period last year. These have occurred in two shops on the High Street. Offenders have been charged in three of these offences.  There has been an increase in Burglary Other offences with 9 offences compared to two in the previous period and five in the same period last year. Six of these offences were shed burglaries and little property was stolen from these and no offenders have been identified. ASB  ASB levels have increased compared to the previous period (39 offences vs. 18 offences) and the same period last year (31 offences).  There were 13 calls for St Andrews Close, Sutton. 9 of which relate to noise complaints of a party held in one of the houses on 28 th August.  7 calls relate to youths congregating close to the Brooklands Centre in Sutton causing a nuisance and making lots of noise.

Haddenham (Aldreth, Haddenham, Wentworth) Crime  There has been a large increase in total crime in Haddenham compared to the previous period (81 offences v 54 offences) and the same period last year (38 offences).  Criminal damage has almost doubled compared to the previous period (15 offences v 8 offences) and the same period last year (9 offences). 12 of these offences were criminal damage to vehicles with 10 of these occurring on or nearby Main Street, Witchford. In many swear words were scratched onto the paintwork and in others bottles were smashed on the vehicles. No offender has been charged with these offences.  There were five theft of vehicle offences in this period compared to none in the previous period and the same period last year. There is no evidence to link these thefts and no offender has been charged for any of these offences. ASB  ASB levels have increased compared to the previous period (37 offences v 17) but have decreased on the same period last year (47 offences).  Five calls are in relation to youths causing problems in Victoria Green, Witchford including rowdy behaviour, noise complaints and criminal damage.

Stretham (Little Thetford, Stretham, Wilburton) Crime  Total crime in Stretham Ward has remained stable compared to the previous period (31 offences vs. 33 offences).  There were no patterns or trends identified with offending in Stretham. ASB  Total ASB has decreased compared to the previous period (28 offences vs. 36 offences) and the same period last year (38 offences).  No patterns or trends in incidents from this period were observed

Current Crime and Incident Levels

East Cambs West Neighbourhood Total Crime East Cambs West Neighbourhood Total ASB

Current Crime and Incident Levels in East Cambridgeshire West Area, by Ward

Theft Theft Dwelling Other Violent Theft of from Cycle from Criminal Other Total Total burglary burglary Crime Robbery vehicle vehicle Theft shop Damage crime Crime ASB Jul 11 – Sep 11 14 23 26 0 9 17 0 7 45 67 208 117 East Cambs West Apr 11 – Jun 11 12 21 19 0 4 11 3 1 28 49 148 91 Jul 10 – Sep 10 7 30 31 0 5 14 3 0 33 30 153 129 Jul 11 – Sep 11 5 7 9 0 0 3 0 1 7 15 47 13 Downham Villages Apr 11 – Jun 11 1 3 5 0 1 2 0 0 14 7 33 20 Jul 10 – Sep 10 3 6 1 0 3 1 1 0 7 11 33 18 Jul 11 – Sep 11 1 9 7 0 0 2 0 4 17 9 49 39 Sutton Apr 11 – Jun 11 2 2 6 0 1 1 1 1 2 12 28 18 Jul 10 – Sep 10 1 5 8 0 1 4 0 0 10 9 38 31 Jul 11 – Sep 11 6 6 6 0 5 9 0 2 15 32 81 37 Haddenham Apr 11 – Jun 11 7 10 6 0 0 5 2 0 8 16 54 17 Jul 10 – Sep 10 0 3 11 0 0 4 1 0 9 10 38 42 Jul 11 – Sep 11 2 1 4 0 4 3 0 0 6 11 31 28 Stretham Apr 11 – Jun 11 2 6 2 0 2 3 0 0 4 14 33 36 Jul 10 – Sep 10 3 2 11 0 1 5 1 0 7 14 44 38 Top Ten1 ASB Incident Types in the East Cambs West Area, by Ward

Please Note Incident levels for each of the wards may not be consistent with the official figures that will be published by the Force and Home Office. This is because the data system used to draw the level of detail needed for the ASB type breakdown for this report may not contain precise locations due to the way incidents are reported e.g. ASB reported where ward boundaries lie could initially be recorded in the neighbouring ward but subsequently corrected.

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Fire Service data June - Sept 2011 Secondary fires that could be associated with Anti-social Behaviour

West Panel Area

Is Is Is Incident Is Property Ward Primary Chimney Property Type Property Cause Category Derelict Category Fire Fire Regulated Month

Jun-11Stretham Fire no no no Outdoor Loose refuse no Deliberate - own property

Jun-11Downham Villages Fire no no yes Dwelling House - single occupancy no Accidental Jul-11Sutton Fire no no no Outdoor Grassland, pasture, grazing etc no Accidental Jul-11Stretham Fire no no no Outdoor Loose refuse no Accidental Jul-11Sutton Fire no no no Outdoor Loose refuse no Accidental Aug-11Downham Villages Fire no no no Outdoor Loose refuse no Deliberate - unknown owner Aug-11Downham Villages Fire no no no Outdoor Other outdoor location no Accidental Sep-11Sutton Fire no no no Outdoor Loose refuse no Not known Sep-11Stretham Fire no no no Outdoor Domestic garden (vegetation not equipment) no Accidental