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ISSUE 2 2008
BURGLAR ALARMS
LIGHTEN UP
Burglar alarms are an effective deterrent. They provide a useful warning
and limit the risk of theft and damage to your property. Surveys have shown that
homes are less likely to be burgled if a visible burglar alarm is fitted.
Although purchasing a burglar alarm may seem a daunting prospect, by
studying the options you may save money and you are more likely to end up with
an alarm system that meets your needs.
West Yorkshire Police advise that you ensure installers are registered
with and inspected by, one of the following:
SSAIB (Security and Alarms Inspection Board) Tel 0191 2963242
NSI {National Security Inspectorate} Tel 0845 006 3003
It is always advisable not to buy anything at the door, and that includes
burglar alarms. Always get a minimum of 3 quotes from companies who provide a
free survey and quotation. Some will offer big discounts if you sign up straight
away ...don't be fooled!
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Burglars like to `work' unseen and prefer empty houses. A home without
lights on and surrounded by darkness signals that not only is the house empty,
but that a would be burglar can operate unseen. A house in this situation is a
much more likely target. Take a few simple measures to reduce the likelihood of
being burgled.
Leave a light on:- inside the house (choose wellused room such as the
lounge or bedroom). ; :
Use a timer switch to turn lights on inside the house:
Occupied houses have more than one light on. If possible illuminate a
second area. At least one of the lit rooms should be visible from the road.
Use lighting outside the house:
Security lighting should operate either on a time switch or permanently
from dusk to dawn. For this to be economical and to avoid being a nuisance to
neighbours, low energy lighting should be used. A 13 or 16 watt unit with an
opal cover, sited out of easy reach, will more than adequately illuminate the
average rear garden.
Burglars do not want to be caught and therefore do not want to be seen.
It is the burglar's impression that he can be seen - or might be seen- that
matters most, not whether someone is actually watching . A lot of house
break-ins are still "sneak-ins." Make
sure you lock your doors and windows, especially now that summer is coming and
you may be in the garden.
Thefts from vehicles:
Items on view are always at risk, especially lap tops and sat navs. Take
these with you when leaving the car.
PROPERTY
Many elderly people keep valuable property in their home. Quite rightly
they want to look at keepsakes and momentoes; however this property is
vulnerable - MAKE SURE THAT -
The property is marked.
If it is unusual take a photograph of it just in case.
Make sure it is insured.
Check the security is appropriate to the value of the property in the
house (your Crime Prevention officer will advise).
The property is kept in an area such as a sitting room and encourage the
elderly person not to let visitors other than close friends and relatives into
that room.
MANY ELDERLY PEOPLE DO NOT THINK OF THESE ISSUES -HELP THEM TO HELP
THEMSELVES
Crime Prevention Bus
A campaign to drive down domestic burglary has hit the road in West
Yorkshire following the launch of a new crime prevention bus. West Yorkshire
Police and Arriva Yorkshire have joined forces to launch the initiative in which
an Arriva single decker bus has been wrapped in messages about how people can
make their homes more secure. The bus will be in service throughout West
Yorkshire over the next 12 months, initially in Wakefield, Ossett and Dewsbury
but could be used elsewhere.
the problem or telephone the reporting centre - O113 398 4701.
If you own your home or rent your home from a private landlord or
agency:- telephone the reporting centre 0113 398 4701 (Mon - Thurs 7.30am to
6pm, Fri; 7.30am to 4.30pm).
Remember:- the helpline allows you to speak to someone about persistent
anti-social behaviour. It is NOT an emergency help line.
When the anti-social behaviour unit receive a call about persistent and
serious bad behaviour, their first stage is to talk it through with you - in
strict confidence. Then they will discuss some of the actions which can be taken
to solve the problem
i.e
Putting in place an activity that diverts those committing a/s behaviour
to another task.
Using acceptable behaviour contracts to deter the person or group from
persisting with their activities.
Supporting injunctions against individuals.
Using a/s behaviour orders to prevent the person or group from persisting
with their activities.
And, where appropriate, criminal law proceedings. REMEMBER
You can help by reporting problems as soon as possible. Keep a note of
the dates and times of incidents, the names and descriptions of those involved,
and the details of anyone else who witnessed them..
Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators meetings are held on the second Tuesday
of every month at 7.30p.m. at Hawkhill Club (next to Morrisons).
All co-ordinators are invited to attend.
If any co-ordinator does not have sufficient newsletters, please
telephone 01943 $73799.
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Persistent harassment from a person or a group of people in your
community can cause great distress. Leeds Community Safety Anti-Social Behaviour
Unit is there to help anyone who is suffering because of persistent and serious
anti-social behaviour; for example:
Persistent verbal abuse or threats. Assault or physical violence. Racial
harassment.
Homophobic harassment. Damage to property or graffiti. Vandalism near
your home.
If you rent your home from Leeds City Council or any housing association
in Leeds:
Report the problem to your housing office. They will work with the
anti-social behaviour unit to resolve
Any views expressed are those of' the editor and not necessarily of the
Neighbourhood Watch. Guiseley N/W does not accept liability for anything
contained within these newsletters;
ISSUE 1 2008
SAFETY TIPS FOR WOMEN DRIVERS
Keep all doors locked and all valuables out of sight.
If setting off on a long journey, ensure your mobile is charged and that
you have breakdown cover.
Be aware of where you park and who's nearby. Try to use well-lit busy car
parks and have your keys in hand ready to open the car door.
Make sure someone knows where you are going and when you plan to return.
If you break down, stay in the car and phone for help. If you have to ask
someone for assistance, only open the car window a little. If you feel your car
is being followed, flash your lights and sound your horn. Pull over only in a
busy area and call the police.
Keep you car well maintained. Check tyres, oil, water and petrol
regularly.
Always cheek tyre pressures, especially before longer journeys.
DEALING WITH YOUR DOOR LOCK ATTACKS
Recently there has been an increase in burglaries where the locks of UPVC
doors (including French and Patio Doors) have been forced to gain entry to the
house.
To help combat this West Yorkshire Police are proactively
•
Targeting offenders
•
Deploying specialist teams
•
Increasing Police patrols
To reduce the risk of becoming a victim of this type of burglary, CASAC
and SPEED in support of West Yorkshire Police can offer a range of products at
discounted rates to improve the level of your home's security.
For a free quotation contact:CASAC
Casac, Roundhay Road Resource Centre, 233-237 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8
4HS
Tel: 0113 3805641 Email : mail@casacleeds.org.uk
Website www.casac.or~;.uk
West Yorkshire Police are committed to reducing crime in partnership with
your local Crime Reduction Charities and District Councils.
SPEED
Speed, Javelin House Police Station, Javelin Close, Eccleshill, Bradford
BD10 8SD
Tel: 01274 613000
speedcharity@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Crimestoppers
If you have information about crime but for whatever reason don't want to
go to the Police, then ring the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555
111
CRIME FIGURES MID JAN TO MID FEB
100 Crimes
BURGLARY - DWELLINGS X 8
These occurred in Park Lane, Tennyson Street, Ings Lane, Moorway Howsen
Close, Coppice Wood Av. Back Lane, and Ridgeway.
6 of these were attacks on the locks, and property was removed from 6 of
the 8.
Burglary - OTHER5 X 14
These occurred in Oxford Villas, Morton Terrace, ,Mount Pleasant. Moortop
Quarry, Oxford Road, Bella Italia, Pizza House, Goose Lane, Esholt Avenue (2),
St; Mary's School, S.B. Maintenance, Aldersyde Road.
There were thefts from 10 of the 14.
THEFTS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES X 13
While he waited he picked up his mobile phone and started dialling. 1
noticed his phone because it is the same model 1 have, but nothing seemed out of
the ordinary. Then I heard a click that sounded like my phone when it takes a
picture. He, then gave me back my card but kept his phone in his hand as though
he was still pressing buttons.
Meanwhile thinking "I wonder what he is taking a picture of' it then
dawned on me the only thing there was my credit card. He set his phone down on
the counter, open. About 5 seconds later [ heard the chime that indicates the
picture has been saved. Had we not had the same phone I probably would never
have known what had happened. I immediately cancelled the card as [ left the
take-away.
TELEPHONE SCAM
This centers on the fact (confirmed by a BT engineer) that a telephone
line is held open until the CALLER hangs up. A man received a call to say his
telephone bill was unpaid and that if it was not paid, by credit card to the
caller, then his line would be cut off. He refused to do this so the caller said
he was cutting off the line. A short time later the target tried the phone and
found that the line appeared to be dead. The caller rang again later and
repeated the original request. The card number was given. The victim felt uneasy
so he rang his bank and was told about the scam. The card was cancelled and a
new one arranged.
These occurred in Springfield Road, Wells Grove ' Nunroyd Ave, Elliott
Grove, West Parade, St. Oswald's Garth, Park Road, Park View, Edwin Ave, (2)
Hawkhill Ave, lngs Ave, and Shaw Leys
There were thefts from 11 of the 13.
These figures indicate a rise in crime in our area, several of the thefts
from motor vehicles were of items left in view (i.e laptops and sat.navs).
GOING FOR A MEAL BEWARE SCAMS;
Be aware of your surroundings.
Take care when using your credit card.
Be aware of phones because many people now have a camera phone.
Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators meetings are held on the second Tuesday
of every month at 7.30p.m, at Hawkhill Club (next to Morrisons).
All co-ordinators are invited to attend.
If any co-ordinator does not have sufficient newsletters Please telephone
01943 873799 .
At a restaurant a man paid for his meal with his credit card. The bill
came, he signed the c.c slip (no pin on this occasion), the waitress folded the
receipt with the credit card inside, Normally, he would just take it and put it
in his wallet, but this time he actually looked at the card and it was the
expired card of another person. He called the waitress, she took it back,
apologised and hurried back to the counter under the watchful eye of the man.
All the waitress did was wave the wrong expired card to the counter
cashier who immediately looked down and took out the real card;.....no exchange
of words -- nothing. She took it and returned it to the man with an apology.
Verdict: Make sure it is your card, check the name every time you sign
for something and/or the card is taken away.
When collecting an order which I had phoned into a pizza take-away, 1
paid using my debit card which is, of course, linked directly to my current
account. The man behind the counter took my card, swiped it and put it on the
counter as he waited for the approval -- standard procedure.
Comments or views expressed in this newsletter are those of the editor.
Guiseley N/W does not accept liability for anything contained within these
publications
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