Beat Report January 2010

Beat report for Beat six, Andover (7)

I am police community support officer Leanne Black, and I am currently the PCSO for St Marys Ward which includes River Way, Pilgrims Way, Admirals Way, Vigo Road, Walworth Industrial Estate, Eastfield Road and Picket Piece. These are just a few areas that our beat covers. It is one of the largest beats in Andover. I work closely alongside PC Glen Dawber who is the beat manager for the area.

Myself and PC Dawber work together with outside agencies to improve the community’s quality of life by reducing crime and antisocial behaviour across St Marys ward.

Throughout the month of January the Safer Neighbourhoods Team have been focusing on reducing the number of calls in relation to criminal damage to vehicles. We have increased patrols in and around River and Pilgrims Way in order to catch these offenders. We are urging people not to leave valuables on show and to be vigilant. Police have also noticed an increase in graffiti in the area, most has contained obscene wording and images. We are closing in on the offenders and are progressing well in the investigation. During Friday and Saturday evening youths have been congregating under the underpasses. We recognise that this can be intimidating to members of the public, police will carry out patrols during these evenings to disperse any groups.

We are continuing to receive high interest in residents wanting to set up a Neighbourhood Watch in their community, if you are interested in setting one up then please contact Andover Police Station, or alternatively visit www.hantsnwa.org.uk . We have set up a street meet which is an opportunity to talk to us about you issues and concerns. This will be located on Pilgrims/River Way field every 2^nd day of the month between 1800 – 2000. We also run a regular beat surgery at Tesco River Way every 4^th Sunday of the month from 10 AM and 1200.

If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or PC Dawber at Andover police station.