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Ward 1 – Cookridge, Adel & Holt Park – September 2013 CRIME IN YOUR AREA Did you know you can obtain crime SCHOOL PARKING statistics, crime outcomes and RESPONSIBILITIES recent convictions? Local schools have recently www.police.uk gives you access invested in banners which are designed to urge parents and to local crime and policing AUTUMN WINTER BURGLARY information for your postcode area. carers to park responsibly around CAMPAIGN 2013 schools across North West Leeds PRIORITIES Burglary continues to be a major Division. They also have a supply PACT meetings are an opportunity issue and priority for the Force and of leaflets to target offending to share policing concerns and set now that autumn has arrived and vehicles, which explain: priorities for the police to focus on. the evenings are getting darker Your Local Priorities: earlier - this often leads to an Adel Speeding on Church Lane increase in burglaries. Cookridge No Current Priorities The campaign, which will run from September to January, is to Holt Park ASB & nuisance bikes encourage everyone to think about LOCAL NEWS their home security. A report was received of 2 males The campaign titled ‘It Only Takes on Heathfield, Adel acting a Minute’ as it only takes a minute suspicious, looking into driveways. to lock doors and windows but it’s Responsibility Please ensure windows and doors also the same amount of time it are secure and vehicles locked could take a burglar to enter your It is a parent’s responsibility to see and valuables removed from view. house and steal your belongings. their child safely to and from There were 3 reports of criminal It only takes a minute to lock up school, but in doing so they should damage in Holt Park w/c 23rd and secure your home. not create danger to others September, where windows have It only takes a minute to hide School Entrances been smashed on Holt Farm Rise, valuables out of view. If you travel to school by car, do Holtdale Road and Smeaton It only takes a minute for a not stop (even to drop off or pick House Shopping Centre. burglar to enter your property up) on the School Keep Clear There has also been a report of a and steal your belongings. Markings. Don't be pressured by theft from motor vehicle at Try to change your habit if you bad weather into parking close to Highfield Surgery car park. The don’t lock your door behind you. the school. owners of the vehicle unlocked the Door chimes, burglar alarms and Do not park on pavements vehicle before they got to it and in CCTV will deter a burglar. Inconsiderate drivers who park the time it took them to return to Check alarms and external lights cars wholly or partially on the their car, a suspect opened the are working and use them. pavement cause danger to door and removed property from Being a victim of burglary can pedestrians, especially children inside. Enquiries are ongoing. have emotional & financial effect and mothers with pushchairs. In Cookridge on 20th September a Many insurance companies will Do not obstruct male was arrested for driving over not pay out if your home has Parking across or near residents the prescribed limit near Tesco on been burgled while insecure. Green Lane. Passersby saw the driveways obstructs the view of Don’t leave garden tools outside, those trying to manoeuvre in and vehicle hit the kerb with such force as they can be used by burglars. that the tyre came off. Thankfully out of them. It is also anti-social Dispose packaging for expensive they alerted the Police and the behaviour. items properly; don’t advertise driver was arrested. what is in your house. Your Feedback … Feed your comments to North West Leeds NPT Support via [email protected] Article about? Pg 2 Article about? Pg 3 Article about? Pg 3 Article about? Pg 4 NUISANCE Riders did you know? Genuine interest? MOTORBIKES & As a rider of a motorcycle or quad If you have a genuine interest and QUADS bike on a road, public place and/or wish to ride legally, please contact: In the 12months to 31/08/13 North public path, or other open land you Amateur Motorcycle Association www.amca.uk.com West Leeds received 663 calls could be committing a number of about nuisance bikes and quads. serious offences for which you Auto Cycle Union www.acu.org.uk could face prosecution! British Motorcycle Federation We have a dedicated Off Road www.bmf.co.uk Motorcycle Team based at Pudsey If prosecuted you could face a fine, penalty points on your licence or Trial Riders Fellowship Police Station. These officers www.trf.org.uk cover North West Leeds and are disqualification from holding or Land Access & Recreation keen to hear from anyone obtaining a licence in future. Association www.laragb.org experiencing issues with nuisance Penalty points will dramatically On and Off Road Motorcycle motorbikes or quad bikes. Contact increase insurance premiums. Training www.bumpy.org.uk them on 0113 2414999 OR via the If you ride your motorcycle or quad Equipment www.getgeared.co.uk non-emergency 101 number. bike to the annoyance of the If you are bothered by off-road public, the police could seize it. FAQ’s motorcycles or quad bikes then If you are a persistent offender, the The "Ask the Police" website please help us to help you! We Police could apply to the Courts for answers many of the questions need your help in order to do so: an ASBO to be imposed against asked by members of the public. Let us know if there is a problem you. www.askthe.police.uk with nuisance or illegal use Advice for Parents REPORT A CRIME ONLINE Give us details of times, days If you are considering buying a Did you know that you can report a and location of incidents motorcycle of quad bike for a child, minor crime online? Follow the Provide information of where please ensure that whoever is link below to the online form. motorcycles are stored selling it can provide proof of http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk Provide descriptions of vehicles, ownership. /contact-us/report-crime clothing worn by riders and any Remember the vehicle will require associated vehicles public liability insurance. PROPERTY REGISTRATION www.immobilise.com Identify the culprits and owners Riding a motorcycle in public areas of motorcycles and quad bikes is an offence. Register your valuables for FREE on Immobilise, the world's largest With sufficient evidence we can: Prosecution could lead to a fine, property register. Used by Forces Seize vehicles that are used in penalty points and disqualification. across the country, it helps in the an anti-social manner The police could seize the vehicle return of Police recovered property Prosecute offenders under the and you will have to pay for to their rightful owners. relevant legislation removal and storage. Apply for ASBO’s against You could face unlimited civil persistent offenders. claims for damages and injuries. In an emergency always dial: 999 Your NPT & Where to Meet Them Non-emergency: 101 Local PCSO’s Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 Insp. Richard Coldwell PCSO 945 Claire Salkeld Local NPT Office Email: PCSO 38 Becky Neilson aa.nptaireboroughwharfedale@westyork Sergeants PCSO 47 Chris King shire.pnn.police.uk Sergeant 4487 Stuart Beck PCSO 788 Stuart Reardon www.westyorkshire.police.uk Sergeant 2481 Clare Salisbury PCSO 692 Davena Arundale Leeds City Council Sergeant 2766 Mark Czternastek Anti-Social Behaviour: 0113 222 4402 PUBLIC ENQUIRY COUNTER Environmental Services: 0113 222 4406 Ward Managers Weetwood Police Station PC 5865 Sarah Grummitt Open 8am-10pm Monday to Sunday (Including noise, litter, bins, graffiti, etc) PC 1301 Adam Simpson (Closed Bank Holidays) West North West Homes Leeds PC 5201 Karina Phillips Office: 0800 915 1113 / 07891 273625 CONTACT POINT Join the Aireborough & Brownlee-Stone Building Wharfedale NPT Facebook page Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10am-12noon Follow us on Twitter @AirebroWdaleNPT .