Burbage Police. Event, Survey Feedback And Reported Crime This Week.

Burbage Police. Event, Survey Feedback And Reported Crime This Week.

Hello Resident,

Apologies first of all, as a few of you noticed from my last message the Christmas market is in fact November, not December 😊, the Burbage Christmas market in on Friday the 27th of November, Windsor Street, from around 16:00-20:30. We will have our crime reduction table so pop by for a chat or any crime reduction support. We will have Items such as window alarms, fence spikes, shed alarms and much more all sold at cost. See attached crime prevention catalogue for an idea of the type of items available. 

Reported Crime and Appeals

Report of a burglary to an unoccupied property on Hinckley Road (Near Lox hair and beauty), where cables have been taken. Incident occurred between the 6th and 9th of November. Always worth remembering that if a property is left unoccupied (for sale/no tenants/resident in care etc), please remove valuables and try to give the appearance someone is living there. Set alarms, use light timers, keep the garden tidy and perhaps speak to a neighbour who may keep a look out. 26000696249

Bicycle stolen from the Hansom Cab between 04:45-09:05 on the 10th of November. Whilst we have recently been reminding youths to ensure bicycles are locked up, especially outside shops, this is a reminder for everyone to use a bike lock and ensure they are locked and secured in sheds/garages. Consider a D-Lock, shed alarms and using a UV pen to mark your bike. Register valuable for free via this link The National Property Register, for Phones, Gadgets, Bicycles & More...

We have received 3 reports that between 08:00 – 20:00 on the 10th of November, vehicles were scratched and tyres slashed on East Close. It is very clear that someone in the area is targeting vehicles. If you have any information or CCTV that covers this area, please get in touch. 26000696232

Patrols, Police Activity and local engagement

Work this week includes patrols, safeguarding work and supporting HBBC with concerns such as neighbour disputes. We have also identified and dealt with a youth using a small electric motorbike near the outdoor Gym/Fletcher Road area where concerns were raised regarding road safety and damage to the field. We continue to remind parents around the legalities of E-bikes, E-scooters and other motorised vehicles. If you are considering buying a child an electric bike or scooter, please see this link What you need to know: electric bikes | Leicestershire Police

Op Alliances – Vehicle theft and car key burglaries. Please see this article regarding work completed to address these issues. Arrests made during operation to tackle vehicle crime | Leicestershire Police

 Crime prevention and issues to be aware of

Survey Feedback Update

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent confidence survey. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that many residents value the regular updates we provide. Your comments, both positive and constructive, help us understand what matters most to our communities and where we can improve.

Parking and Road Safety

The most common concern raised related to parking and road safety issues. We fully recognise the impact that inconsiderate parking and poor driving standards can have on local residents.

Over recent months, we have completed a significant amount of work in this area, including:

Our response will always be guided by risk, demand and available resources. It is also worth remembering that not all road safety issues fall solely under the responsibility of the police. Where appropriate, we work closely with partner agencies such as Highways and local authorities to identify and implement longer-term solutions.

As our communities continue to grow, with increased housing, traffic and demand on local services, sustainable solutions and additional resources will be required to effectively manage road safety concerns.

How We Prioritise Our Work

The local policing team deals with a wide range of issues every day. We respond to incidents as they are reported while also carrying out proactive work based on crime trends and community concerns.

Our workload is largely focused on:

We continually assess local priorities to ensure resources are directed where they are needed most.

Crime Investigations and Updates

Many vehicle crimes and burglaries affecting our area involve offenders travelling across force boundaries. Local officers often complete the initial investigation work, including:

These investigations are then frequently transferred to CID or specialist departments for further enquiries.

While positive outcomes are achieved, these results are not always routinely fed back to local beat teams. This can make it difficult for us to share developments with residents. We appreciate that this is frustrating and we will continue to share positive results whenever they become available, although criminal investigations, court proceedings and sentencing can often take many months to conclude.

For offences that are managed entirely by the local team, such as criminal damage, anti-social behaviour and some vehicle-related incidents, we will continue to provide updates and share successful outcomes where possible.

Police Visibility and Patrols

Feedback regarding police visibility was mixed. Patrols are generally directed towards areas experiencing current issues or locations with a history of crime and anti-social behaviour. However, we also patrol quieter areas to maintain a visible presence across the community.

We understand many residents would like to see more officers on patrol, and we regularly publicise our activity through community updates, naming locations visited and, where appropriate, sharing photographs of engagement and enforcement activity.

It's worth noting that patrols take place in a variety of ways, including:

Much of our activity also takes place during the evening and overnight periods, when fewer people are likely to see officers carrying out patrols.

If you believe there are specific areas that would benefit from increased patrols, please let us know. We also continue to hold community events, beat surgeries and drop-in sessions, and our contact details remain available for anyone wishing to raise concerns or discuss local issues. Darren.stretton@leics.police.uk 

Thank you once again for your feedback and continued support. If you would like further information, have any concerns, or would simply like to speak with your local policing team, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you and take care. 

The Burbage Beat Team

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