Pocklington Police Report October 2018

Pocklington Provincial Update for October 2018

1. Crime and ASB

TFMV – Theft from motor vehicle

TOMV – Theft of motor vehicle

ASB – Anti-social behaviour

2. Crime issues of particular note

The following list shows some of the crimes that have occurred in the previous month in

your area.

• A roof of a vehicle was damaged in POCKLINGTON by means of objects been thrown whilst the
• vehicle was been driven

• A secure residential property in POCKLINGTON was entered by smashing a pane of glass at
• the rear and an untidy search was conducted.

• A secure residential property was entered in POCKLINGTON and an untidy search was conducted
• after gaining entry to the property by smashing the rear patio door.

• A secure residential property in POCKLINGTON was entered by using unknown means to force
• the rear window, untidy search conducted and money taken from within.

• The outer pane of a window was smashed at a residential property in POCKLINGTON.

• A specialised stunt rider bike was stolen from a secure shed at a residential property in POCKLINGTON

• Lead was stolen from an insecure outbuilding in SUTTON UPON DERWENT.

3. Community Priorities

1. Pocklington Town Centre area (Evenings):

Throughout October we are to continue our high visibility patrols of the Pocklington Town Centre

area to deter potential anti-social behaviour. These patrols include regular checks on peripheral

areas at Pocklington Infants’ School, Maxwell Road (periodic reports of criminal damage and

youths causing annoyance), All Saints Church (periodic reports of anti-social behaviour on

an evening), the Tennis Club (reports of anti-social behaviour, (ASB)) and town car parks

(reports of low level anti-social behaviour). Criminal offenders will be challenged robustly,

arrested or reported for summons. Penalty Notices for Disorder or warning letters may be

used in appropriate cases however, those who offend should expect to be arrested and dealt

with if their anti social behaviour amounts to criminal offending.  The exercise of discretion

should not be expected.

2. Pocklington – Vehicle related nuisance

To reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) and its impact on the communities within the Pocklington area as
well as taking positive action against offenders who cause ASB with their vehicles.  Hotspot areas in
Pocklington will be checked regularly and any drivers using their cars to cause alarm or distress will
be considered for warnings and possible seizure of their vehicles under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act.

4. Crime Reduction Advice

Be prepared.

With winter on its way and the evenings starting to get darker, please consider the suggestions
below and be prepared!

1. Home

Don’t let a burglar think that no one is at home.  Always leave a light on in more than one room,
eg a bedroom, kitchen or lounge and consider leaving a radio on too.

Use timer switches so that the lights come on as it starts to get dark especially if you are at work
or going to be out all day. Change the times on the switches so that the lights come on at different
times to create the illusion that someone is moving around inside the house.

Consider installing outside sensor lights that are activated by movement, especially at the back of
your property or dusk to dawn lighting that comes on automatically as it gets dark.

Ensure all doors and windows are locked and that no keys are left in doors or window locks.

Secure your garden with a fence and a lockable gate and don’t leave tools or ladders in the garden
which may assist a burglar.

2. Cars

Make sure you check your lights before you set out in case a bulb has blown. (You might even
consider carrying a spare light bulb or two)

Make sure your window washer is full of water and screen wash and that there is anti- freeze in
your radiator.

Check the tyres. Have they got a decent amount of tread on them and are they at the correct
pressure? If in doubt, get them checked.

Are your registration plates and car lights clean or do they need a wash?

Think about what you might need if you break down in the cold.  Is there a blanket or a torch in
the car? Consider having a mobile phone with you too.

Do not leave any valuables in your car eg a satnav or dash cam (remember to remove the cradle
and any lasting sucker marks on the windscreen)

Never leave your keys in the ignition: a prime example is when paying for petrol or warming your
car on an icy morning.

5. News and Appeals

Humberside Police last week started a photo of the week competition, for officers and police staff to
send in pictures to be judged. The first ever winners were PCSO’s Rosie EMERTON & Nicola CLIFFE
who captured the below picture at Great Givendale.

The Wolds Weighton Community Policng Team attended the Unveiling of the Victoria Cross
Commemorativee Stone to honour Corporal (Lance Sergeant) Harry Blanshard Wood, VC,
MM 2nd Battalion, Scots Guard on Saturday 13 October 2018, in Newton on Derwent.
PCSO Rosie EMERTON & PC Stu WILSON in attendance.

Good News

CID dealing with 2 males in custody in relation to a burglary at HIGH CATTON at 00:30hrs on
12/10/2018, during which two off road bikes were stolen. If anyone has any information that could
assist us, please call us on 101 and quote investigation number 16/107217/18.

Appeals

Can you help identify these two males in relation to a high-value commercial burglary in
POCKLINGTON on 04/10/2018, during which several thousand pounds worth of agricultural
tools were stolen? Please call 101 with any information, and quote investigation number
16/104478/18. The van was showing the registration plate as PO55NHK

Area covered in Pocklington Provincial Ward

6. Meet your officers

PCSO Rosie Emerton will be at the coffee morning at the Boot and Slipper Pub, Barmby Moor to discuss community issues and offer crime prevention advice on the following dates: 7th November and 5th December from 10:00-11:00hrs.