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Safer September/November 09 Knowsley Prescot, Whiston & News Edition Sentences for August - PCWKV There were sentences given for following offences. Dear Knowsley Resident ASB- Welcome to the first Key Crime Statistics • Alder Road* - 9months edition of the Safer imprisonment suspended for 2 years Knowsley News, brought Drink Driving • All Crime reduced by 12% in Prescot, Whiston and • - Carr Lane* - Disqualified to you by the Safer Cronton between June-August compared with the for 12 months and fined £380 Knowsley Partnership. same time last year. • Theft of Motor Vehicle fell by 46% between *- where the offence took place The Safer Knowsley Partnership is committed to understanding June-August 09 compared with the same time last local concerns and tackling issues that year (June- August 08). matter most in Prescot, Whiston & Cronton. • Anti Social Behaviour incidents fell by Community Payback continues in Knowsley. A weekly schedule of works is now in 19% between June-August 09 place. Projects for community payback can now be nominated by the public via the Since 2006 the Partnership has contributed compared with the same time new Police and Communities Together meetings which will take place across every to a 22% reduction in crime across the last year (June- August 08) ward in Knowsley. borough. Police/Community Seizures and Enforcements Priorities Community Payback removed over: We know that there is still more to do. Jun-Aug 09 We want to work with you, to identify your Sep-Dec 09 • 2.44 tonnes of rubbish and 13 bags of rubbish removed from Cyprus Street priorities and to take action, to do this we • 31 Warning letters have been will need your help. sent to the parents of young • Anti social people found to be engaging in For more information about the Safer anti-social behaviour behaviour Knowsley Partnership visit • 9 young people signed POLICE AND COMMUNITIES Useful Contact Numbers www.knowsley.gov.uk/residents Acceptable Behaviour Contracts • Theft or to email your comments to • 4 ASBOs have been prepared for [email protected] • Parking TOGETHER (PACT) MEETINGS Prescot, Whiston & Cronton individuals causing problems within Prescot Town Centre. 4 Neighbourhood Police Team - 0151-709-6010 Sheena Ramsey, Chief Executive, interim orders were issues on 6th July Knowsley Council Chair of Safer • 31 Alcohol Seizures Cronton - 12th January - Knowsley Partnership Knowsley ASB hotline - 0151-443-2000 • 3 Off Road Bikes seized 7pm-9pm, Holy Family • A designated public place order has been imposed Knowsley Village - 13th January- on Stadt Moers and Henley Parks, this now means Prescot, Whiston & Cronton Half-term Activities that it is an offence to continue to consume alcohol 7pm-9pm, Primary School, Neighbourhood Team when asked not to do so by a PCSO or police officer Knowsley Village (Knowsley Council) - 0151-443-4672 Prescot & Whiston - 20th January - 12pm-2pm, Louise Thomas, PACT George Howard Centre Neighbourhood Agenda Crime and Justice • What are the Coordinator - 0151-443- 3945 Crime, ASB and environmental Probation issues that are affecting you and your Trust - 0151 324 1905 neighbourhood? • Help set the local Policing priorities for Merseyside Fire and your area Rescue Service - 0151-296- 4000 • Nominate areas for Community Payback to work in your neighbourhood Knowsley Hate Incident & Domestic Violence Hotline 0800 953 4433 The Safer Knowsley Partnership includes , Merseyside Police Authority, Knowsley Council, Knowsley Primary Care Trust, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service and other partners, working with the local community to reduce crime and disorder across Knowsley. Prescot 7/10/09 16:20 Page 3

Crime prevention - Prescot, Safety advice for the festive season Whiston & Sarah’s Hi, I'm Colin Carter, the Crime Reduction Officer for Merseyside Police in Knowsley. Cronton Christmas is just around the corner. Here are just a few things you can do to make your Edition Story home a safer place over the festive season and beyond. • Don't leave your valuables, including car keys, where they can be seen through windows or reached through a letterbox “ Last year my • Make sure that you always lock your windows and doors, even if you are just nipping out for a few minutes partner assaulted • If you have a house alarm, use it when you go out or go to bed me. We'd only been • Don't leave keys in insecure places outside your home - burglars know where to look! together for six • Be aware of 'bogus callers' to your home - if you have any visitors make sure they are genuine by asking to see their identity card. months but unlike If you would like a free home security assessment or more security advice and most honeymoon guidance, please give me a call on 0151 777 6243. periods, mine I hope you have a safe and happy Christmas. wasn't so rosy”

“Last year my partner assaulted me. We'd only kind, gentle, makes me happy and who I can be Be safe on Halloween been together for six months but unlike most myself with. honeymoon periods, mine wasn't so rosy” On 25th November my new boyfriend will be and bonfire night - I was one of the lucky ones. I still loved him but supporting the White Ribbon Campaign 2009. somehow I found the strength to leave before he Along with other men across the country he'll had the chance to hurt me again. be wearing a white ribbon to symbolise his commitment and support against domestic “I want my children to have fun this • Don't let them play with fire • If your children are going out, As soon as I reported the assault to the police I violence to women. Halloween and Bonfire night, but works - it is not only dangerous, particularly on 30 & 31 October, was given details of specialist support agencies. before they go out I'll make sure I but also illegal make sure you know where they “It's not easy giving evidence against your partner If you're a victim of domestic violence make sure know exactly where they're going, • Don't let them take anything out are going. If possible, drop them but I was given plenty of help and support to you report it. I did and my ex partner is still and that they don't get into any of the house that could be off and pick them up from their prepare me for court. suffering the consequences of his actions. mischief. thrown at people or homes i.e. activity. If not, agree with them eggs, flour, paint. before they go out what time I didn't realise how common domestic violence Report it to the Police on 0151 709 6010 or If you're a parent, there are lots of • Explain the consequences of any they should be home. was. On average 1 in 4 women experience it in alternatively call the Knowsley Vulnerable Persons things you can do to help keep your such actions to your children - their lifetime and 2 women each week are killed by Unit on 0151 777 6509. child safe: what they consider to be “I hope both Halloween and Bonfire a violent partner or ex partner. It isn't just the • Take them to an organised harmless fun can frighten other night are enjoyed by everyone this physical violence either it is the emotional, If you would like some support or just to talk over firework display or other activities people year, but if you do witness or psychological, financial and even sexual abuse. your situation without involving the police call over the festive period • Ask them to think how they experience any incidents, call the I realised he was trying to control me. Knowsley Domestic Violence Support Services on • Encourage them to look at the would feel if someone was Knowsley Anti-Social Behaviour 0151 548 3333. autumn fun activities on throwing things at their elderly Unit on 0151 443 2000 or in an It's taken me almost 2 years but I'm rebuilding www.knowsley.gov.uk for a list of relative's home emergency dial 999.” my life again. I have a new boyfriend who is Remember in an emergency always dial 999 activities and events going on in your area ”