Sutton West (Huthwaite & Ashfields)

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Sutton West beat covers much of the area between Alfreton Road through to the 'Ashfields' Estate and then onto the A38 into Huthwaite.

Sutton West Crime Statistics include both Huthwaite and The ashfield Estate.

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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  • February
    • 29th Beat Surgery
      Front Foyer of Doctor Surgery, Bluebell Wood Way, Sutton-in-Ashfield, 10:00am - 11:00am
      Chance for residents of the Ashfield Estate to meet a member of the local beat team and discuss any issues they have in their area.
  • March
    • 6th ARACA meeting
      Mapplewells Primary School, Henning Lane, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
      This is a meeting for the residents that live on the Ashfield Estate and the surrounding area to meet the local beat team and councillors to discuss any issues and concerns.
    • 8th Beat Surgery
      Community House on High Hazles Drive, Huthwaite, 11:00am - 1:00pm
      Chance for residents of Huthwaite/ High Hazles Drive to meet a member of the local beat team and discuss any issues they have in their area.

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Beat Update

There has been a spate of shed breaks along the Sutton Road,Huthwaite and the streets off it. The Sutton West beat team are asking residents to be more alert and attentive in relation to their sheds and outhouses. Fit good quality close-shackled padlocks to doors using bolts instead of screws and the same with the hinges wherever possible. Add reinforcements to doors and windows including grilles. Consider wiring a shed or garage to your house burglar alarm system. Most importantly keep the sheds and outbuildings locked.


From the 1st December 2011 Dispersal Zone has been put in place for the central areas of Huthwaite. This was imposed as a result of ongoing problems of anti social behavior and street drinking by local youths. The Police have received positive comments from local residents and businesses over the festive period about a reduction in the problems of ASB.


ASHFIELD ESTATE BEAT SURGERY – PCSO 7417 Howell attended the surgery was held at Doctors Surgery, Bluebell Wood View 10:00am - 12:00pm on 21/12/2011, no one attended the surgery, however spoken to locals visiting the doctors surgery.


ASHFIELD ESTATE BEAT WALK - 14/12/2011, 3:00pm no one attended.


OPEN MEETING ARACA - The meeting was held at 7.15pm 13/12/2011 at Mapplewells Pub. Only the committee members attended to discuss their issues and it was decided not to change the issues on the area at this time.


HUTHWAITE BEAT SURGERY – PCSO 7417 Howell attended the surgery was held at Brierley Forest Park Visitor Centre, Huthwaite 11:30am - 12:30pm on 11/12/2011, no one attended the surgery, however spoken to locals visiting the visitor centre.



OPEN MEETING HUTHWAITE - The meeting was held at 7.00pm 30/08/2011 at Mill House, Huthwaite.. Very few people attended to discuss their issues and it was decided that one issue will change from shed burglary to anti social behavour on the Market Place.


HUTHWAITE BEAT WALK - The walk started at Mill House, Huthwaite 14/02/2011, 13:00 hours, attended by Pc 1962 Carter. No one spoken to but visited hotspot areas wearing high visibility uniform

OPEN MEETING ARACA - The meeting was held at 7.15pm 01/02/2011 at Mapplewells Primary School. Very few people attended to discuss their issues and it was decided not to change the issues on the area at this time.

HUTHWAITE BEAT WALK - The walk started at Mill House, Huthwaite 31/01/2011, 16:00 hours, attended by Sgt1567 Downie, Pc 1962 Carter and PCSO 7417 Howell. No one spoken to but visited hotspot areas wearing high visibility uniform

HUTHWAITE BEAT SURGERY - The meeting was held at Huthwaite Library 10:00 - 11:00, no one attended the surgery, however spoke to local councillor and locals visiting the library

HIGH HAZLES BEAT SURGERY - The meeting was held on 20/01/2011 at 11:00 attended by PCSO 7417 Howell, no one attended the surgery, but spoke to housing company about local issues.

OPEN MEETING HUTHWAITE - The meeting was held at 7pm 16/12/2010 at Mill House. Due to adverse weather conditions residents were unable to attend and it was decided between the chair and PC Carter that the meeting would be curtailed. The local priorities remain the same.

OPEN MEETING ARACA - The meeting was held at 7pm 14/12/2010 at Mapplewells Primary School. 15 people attended to discuss their issues and residents decided not to change the issues on the area at this time.

HUTHWAITE TENANTS AND RESIDENTS MEETING - The meeting was held at 7pm 25/11/2010at Mill House and attended by PC 1962 Carter. Local residents attended where they could discuss issues they had and receive updates on events and meetings in the area. Next Huthwaite Tenants and Residents meetings will be held in March 2011, date to be confirmed.


SUTTON WEST DEVELOPMENT LAUNCH 24/11/2010 - Hosted by Nicola Sherratt, Neighbourhood Governance Officer. Attended by PC 1962 Carter and PCSO 6263 Sefton.

PATCHWALK MEETING - PC Carter attended Boarhill Grove patch walk on 23/11/2010 along with the housing officer for the estate Jeff Smith from Sprita Housing , no residents on the estate attended the patch walk.

MAPPLEWELLS CHRISTMAS FAYRE - PCSO 7417 Howell and PCSO 6263 Sefton attended on 21/11/2010 and held a store where we provided security advice to members of public, and promoted the new Nottinghamshire Police non emergency number.

OPEN MEETING ARACA - PC 1962 Carter, PCSO 7417 Howell and PCSO 6263 Sefton attended the meeting on 16/11/2010 at 7pm we had a good number of residents come to the meeting to discuss there issues and residents decided not to change the issues on the area at this point.

OPEN MEETING HUTHWAITE - the meeting was on 21/10/2010 at 7pm we had a good number of residents come to the meeting to discuss there issues and concerns and 2 new proirities were created for the area.

GREENSPACE OPENING HIGH HAZLES - PCSO 8840 Kenworthy attended event was well attended and very well received, spoke to residents and prominent agencies who were involved.

BEAT WALK ASHFIELDS ESTATE - PC 1962 Carter and PCSO 7417 Fletcher attended 09/09/2010 at 4pm no one spoke to but visited hotspot areas wearing high visibility uniform

BEAT SURGERY HIGH HAZLES - PCSO 7417 Fletcher and PCSO 6263 Sefton attended 07/10/2010 at 11am
OPEN MEETING ARACA - the meeting was on 05/10/2010 at 7pm we had a good number of residents come to the meeting to discuss there issues and concerns and 2 new proirities were created for the area.

OPEN MEETING HUTHWAITE - the meeting was on 16/09/2010 at 7pm we had a good number of residents come to the meeting to discuss there issues and concerns and 2 new proirities were created for the area.

OPEN MEETING ARACA - the meeting was on 07/09/2010 at 7pm we had a good number of residents come to the meeting to discuss there issues and concerns and 1 new proirity was created for the area.

BEAT WALK ASHFIELDS ESTATE - PC 1962 Carter and PCSO 7417 Fletcher attended 07/09/2010 at 4pm no one spoke to but visited hotspot areas wearing high visibility uniform.

PATCHWALK MEETING - PC Carter & PCSO Sefton attended Boarhill Grove patch walk on 18/05/2010 along with the housing officer for the estate Jeff Smith from Sprita Housing and the CPO Steve Wardle, no residents on the estate attended the patch walk

PATCHWALK MEETING - From PCSO 6263 Sefton the walk was on 21/04/2010 at 1pm no one attended the walk but i walked round visiting the hotspot areas, talking to local residents.

OPEN MEETING HUTHWAITE - the meeting was on 13/04/2010 at 7pm we had a good number of residents come to the meeting to discuss there issues and concerns and 2 new proirities were

Update.
A Patch walk was organised for 18/03/2010 in Huthwaite - this gave a chance for residents to meet their beat team and discuss any issues or concerns they have.

UPDATE PC Carter attended the patch walk no residents attended the walk to discuss any Issues. No council officials or Housing officers attended the patch walk but the council have confirmed that they would attend the next patch walk in Huthwaite.

CRIME PREVENTION

SMARTWATER
Smartwater is a way of marking any item in your home, each phial of liquid has a unique code and when registered with Smartwater HQ it links all of the items marked, to your address.
In the last year, all of the properties that have been burgled on the Sutton West Beat have been revisited, with a view to Smartwater being applied by either the Sutton West beat safer Neighbourhood team or the volunteer worker.
Smartwater is an ongoing project and it is the intention of the beat team to have every home on the Sutton West beat area protected by Smartwater.

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 presents 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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