Kirkby East/Coxmoor Estate

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The Kirkby beat team consists of one beat manager, two PCSO's and one CPO all based at Kirkby Police Station. The team works closely together to ensure that crime on the Coxmoor estate continues to fall and offenders are deterred by a high visible police presence.



The Kirkby East Beat stretches from the town centre, along Lowmoor Road and then across to Coxmoor housing estate. It also takes in a small wooded area known as the Coxmoor Plantation and the area of Kirkby from the A611 Derby Road to Diamond Avenue.

There are a number of schools within the beat and several places of worship.

Under the Policing Pledge, this is an urban beat and has a 15 minute emergency response time. For an explanation of what this means click here.

Beat Officers

Beat Events

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  • March
    • 15th Patch Walk
      Chartwell Road Estate, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
      This is an ideal opportunity for you to meet your local beat officers and discuss any local issues or concerns you may have.
  • April
    • 20th Beat Surgery
      Coxmoor Community Centre, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
      This is an ideal opportunity for you to meet your local beat officers and discuss any local issues or concerns you may have.
  • May
    • 10th Beat Surgery
      Tesco Express Lowmoor Road, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
      This is an ideal opportunity for you to meet your local beat officers and discuss any local issues or concerns you may have.

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Beat Update

Beat Update 12/01/2012

A number of complaints have been received from residents in the area stating that vehicles are being parked illegally. Specifically on Abbey Road, Glenside and Wollaton Road.

May I draw your attention to the following rules that are taken directly from the Highway Code:

Rule 242: You MUST NOT leave your vehicle or trailer in a dangerous position or where it causes any unnecessary obstruction of the road.

Rule 243: ( Of which is advisory ) DO NOT stop or park:

* Near a school entrance
* Anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Services
* At or near a bus or tram stop or taxi rank
* On the approach to a level crossing/tramway crossing
* Opposite or within 10 metres (32 Feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space
* Near the brow of a hill or hump bridge
* Opposite a traffic island or (if this would cause an obstruction) another parked vehicle
* Where you would force other traffic to enter a tram lane
* Where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles
* In front of an entrance to a property
* On a bend
* Where you would obstruct cyclists’ use of cycle facilities except when forced to do so by
Stationary traffic

At present time, no vehicle in this area has been issued with any fixed penalty ticket. This notice is meant as a polite reminder of the law under the Road Traffic Act 1988, so that no motorist / householder can in future claim ignorance of the legislation. We understand that parking within the area is difficult due to the sheer amount of vehicles; it is request that you give consideration to pedestrians and other road users when parking your vehicle.

The Police will monitor this area and any person found in contravention of the law will be liable to prosecution.


Beat Update 15/12/2011 - An Operation was carried out today by the Kirkby in Ashfield Beat Team in relation to people using their mobile phones whilse driving, speeding and not wearing their seatbelts. One person was issued with a fixed pentaly ticket for not wearing their seatbelt. Two people were issued with a verbal warning in relation to speeding. This was due to the speed being below the limit for prosecution. One person was issued with a fixed penalty ticket for speeding. No persons were seen to use a mobile phone whilst driving during the Operation.

Beat Update 04/12/2011 - The Kirkby East Safer Neighbourhood Team conducted a beat surgery between 11am and 1pm on 2nd December 2011. The surgery was held at Tesco Express, Lowmoor Road, Kirkby in Ashfield. People spoke with us about anti social behaviour in the area and were updated with what actions we are taking to resolve the issues. Local residents approched us and gave us information about offenders, therefore giving us the opportunity to take positive action against these people.
If you have any concerns of information about the local area please contact us directly by ringing 101 (the new non emergency number for the police) or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.


Beat Update 12/10/2011 - Over the last month there have been 4 vehicles siezed for offences in relation to no insurance and no tax. Overall there has been a reduction in the number of vehicle nuisance iincidents reported this month.
A joint visit was conducted with Officers from the Private Sector Enforcement Team at ADC in relation to possible breaches of tenancy and ASB.

Beat Update 14/09/11 - In the last month we have conducted a warrant where several illegal items were seized.

We have also progressed our motorcycle nuisance interventions and working closely with Ashfield District Council Community Protection Officers managed to seize another illegal off road motorcycle which will be crushed.

Using local intelligence we managed to identify offenders that had been involved in fire starting and they have now been dealt with and are working with the Fire Service on a fire setters program. A number of offenders have been placed on Acceptable Behaviour Contracts which are contracts designed to highlight certain behaviour not to be involved in and to provide support to reduce/stop offending. The Acceptable Behaviour Contracts are signed and agreed by the offenders and their parents, housing associations (where applicable) and the Police. These interventions have lead to a decrease in incidents in the area.

If you have any information on offenders for fire starting or any other incidents please contact your local beat team on the contact details provided or anonymously on Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111.


Beat Walk - On 1st July 2011 between 6pm and 8pm the Kirkby East Safer Neighbourhood Team conducted a beat walk on Ashwood Avenue, Rosewood Drive, Sandalwood Drive, Spruce Grove, Acorn View and Blossom Court. Whilst in the area we were accessible for members of the public to come and chat to us and tell us their views on what is happening in the area. We conducted Neighbourhood Priority Surveys at addresses on these streets in order to get a view of what really matters to people who live in the area. This was extremely useful as it helped us to gather intelligence and identify times and days when offences are occurring. Thank you very much to all that spoke with us and helped by completing surveys.

Beat Event on 01/07/2011- At 6pm officers from the Kirkby East Safer Neighbourhoods Team will be on patrol on Ashwood Avenue, Spruce Grove, Sandalwood Drive, Rosewood Drive and Acorn View. Officers will be speaking with members of the public to help identify local issues. If you would like to come and speak with us please feel free.

06/06/2011: The beat team are about to welcome a new beat manager to Kirkby East! PC Adam Brooks will shortly be moving on to Sutton response and a new officer taking over here at Kirkby! More details to follow in the next update.

Anti social behaviour has remained steady throughout May, extra hot spot patrols on Ashwood Avenue, Beacon Drive and Edward Street, have really helped deter anti social behaviour in the area. The SNC (safer neighbourhood committee) have requested that this be continued in June also. So far this month, numerous stops have taken place on our hot spot areas and people advised in relation to their behaviour. Referrals are made to Ashfield homes and the council if offenders chose to continue such activities.

10/05/11:
The beat team have been working hard with local youth groups and youth service providers, in order to identify offenders of anti-social behaviour in the area. The beat team are keen to make young people aware of the many activities in the area including sports, group activities and character building exercises- all of which are in the evening and provide a real alternative to ASB.
There has been a reduction in the level of vehicle related nuisance reported over the Easter period and the feedback from residents is that word is getting out about the consequences of using off-road bikes on the estate. The beat team still remains committed to ensure that this reduction continues throughout the summer period.

05/04/2011:

The beat team have continued to tackle vehicle nuisance on the Coxmoor estate and in particular Holidays Hill. PCSO 4674 LEWIS stopped an off-road bike and issued a section 59 warning notice to the rider and more patrols have been conducted around this location.

There is a planned estate evaluation on Wednesday 13th April at 0930 hours starting at the Coxmoor community centre. The local community are encouraged to come along and help us tackle ASB in the area by providing information on possible offenders etc.



21/03/2011:
The beat team have conducted further school patrols in recent weeks and have issued tickets to drivers for failing to wear a seatbelt. Parents parking in dangerous locations around school have also been advised. The beat team will be conducting further traffic operations in the coming weeks.
The number of calls to Notts police in relation to off-road bikes on the Coxmoor estate have also reduced in the last month. The number of bikes confiscated by the beat team and pending prosecutions are obviously sending a clear signal to users of such bikes. Anyone who witnesses youths using off-road bikes are requested to call 101 and report the sighting and where possible note the colour, location and description of the rider.


19/02/2011:

The team have claimed numerous successes in relation to vehicle nuisance this month. Vehicles were stopped on School Street Kirkby outside Morvan Park School during home time and drivers not wearing a seatbelts were given fixed penalty notices. Parents were also advised as to the correct Highway Code when parking vehicles around school and the safety aspects of dangerous parking.



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Patch-walks, beat surgeries and the safer neighbourhood committee, allows the local beat team to identify local issues and talk to residents about concerns that are important to them. From these events we have focused our efforts on tackling anti-social behaviour on the Coxmoor estate and encouraging residents to report incidents via 101 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
It is essential that residents report incidents to us as it allows us to evaluate and formulate our priorities and measure our successes.


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CRIME PREVENTION

YOUR HOME
Contrary to popular belief, most domestic burglaries are committed by ‘opportunist’ thieves looking for the easiest way into your home without being seen or disturbed. Often these are ‘spur of the moment’ decisions made when an easy target present itself such as an open window, valuables being left on view or lapses in security. Take some time to assess the security of your home and take positive action to upgrade it. By building home security into your daily routine you will greatly reduce the risk of a burglary taking place.

SNEAK IN BURGLARIES
As many as one in five burglaries occur because windows and doors are left open! Particularly during the day. This increases in the summer months to one in three.
· Always keep your doors and windows secure even when you are in
· Don’t leave valuables near the door
· Make sure you keep your keys, including car keys, handy but out of sight
· Use door chains where fitted
Genuine callers will knock, wait, have identification and will usually be known to you.

ARE YOU IN?
Try to make your home look occupied while you are out. Invest in plug in timers for lamps and radios. Tune your radio to a station that has mostly talking.

WINDOWS
One in three burglars get in through a back window. Window locks that can be seen may prevent or deter a burglar from forcing the window, because having to break glass increases the risk of attracting attention. Window locks are inexpensive and can be purchased from DIY stores and fitted easily. Remember to remove the keys from locked windows and keep them in a safe place out of sight.

BURGLAR ALARMS
Have a look at your neighbour’s houses. If they have alarms and you do not, then you need one. An intruder alarm installed and used properly can deter burglars.

An alarm is not a substitute for installing and using good quality locks and bolts.

ALWAYS set your alarm when leaving the property or going to bed.

MAIN DOORS

All exterior wooden doors should be fitted with at least a five-lever mortise lock. Locks however are only as good as the door and frame so make sure they are in good condition. Patio doors and French widows should have top and bottom bolts.

KEYS

Some burglaries and car thefts are committed after keys are hooked through letterboxes and windows. Remember to keep your keys in a safe place, out of sight and well away from doors and windows

GOING ON HOLIDAY

Cancel any deliveries of newspapers or milk. If possible get a neighbour or friend to open and close curtains and remove mail out of sight. Remember to use lamps on timer switches when it is dark.

OUTSIDE YOUR HOME

PERIMITER SECURITY

Don’t let your garden provide cover for the burglar. Hedges or fences at the front of your home should be limited to 1 metre in height. At the rear, hedges, fences, or walls should be 1.8 metres high. Gates should be the same height and padlocked. You can further deter a burglar climbing into your property by placing a trellis along the top of your fence or plant prickly or thorny bushes, such as berberis or roses alongside the fence.

LIGHTING

Fit security lights. These can be floodlights controlled by passive infra red (PIR) detectors that activate when they see movement. Low wattage lights controlled by ‘dusk to dawn’ sensors stay on all night and can cost as little as 1p per night in electricity.

GARDENS

Gardens should be clear of anything that the burglar might use to break into your home. Clear away gardening tools when you have finished. Move ladders, tables, chairs, wheelie bins or chain and padlock them to a strong anchorage point. Security mark expensive items you leave in your garden.

GARDEN SHEDS AND GARAGES
Fit good quality close-shackled padlocks to doors and keep them locked. Add reinforcements to doors and windows including grilles. Consider wiring a shed or garage to your house burglar alarm system.

GOOD NEIGHBOURING
If you see anyone acting suspiciously, call the police. Make a note of any vehicle registration numbers, the description of the person and the time.
Contact CRIMESTOPPERS anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111

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