Balloon Woods
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The area of Balloon Woods is situated to the West of the City Centre of Nottingham, within the City Boundary . The Beat is split into two areas.
The first area being the two housing estates which are located at the top of Wollaton Vale on the left as you approach the junction of the A609 and A6002. The second area of the beat is located to the left and right sides of the top end of Trowell Road again near to the junction of the A609 and A6002. The side on the left is called the Firbeck Estate, and the one on the right covers part of Bilborough.
Within the Beat area there are two Primary Schools these being Firbeck Primary & Nursery and Portland Primary. There is also the Wollaton Play Centre on Coventry Lane.
The main shopping area for the Beat is on Cockington Road Bilborough.
The three agreed Priorities for the Neighbourhood Policing Area are:
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 Priorities
Through consultation with the members of the public in this beat we regularly set out a number of priorities to be tackled.
- Vehicle Related Nuisance Show details
Residents have voiced their concerns at speeding vehicles when they join Trowell Road from Nottingham Road (60mph to 30mph).Vehicle coming from the junction at speed.
Our Response
CURRENT UPDATE August 2010
No further updates regarding the pedestrian crossing but a high visibility presence will continue to deter speeding vehicles.
UPDATE JUNE 2010
High visibility presence continued at target times, this seems to have an effect as drivers do slow down when seeing the Police. No further updates regarding the crossing for Trowell Road
UPDATE MAY 2010
High visibility presence continued at target times, this seems to have an effect as drivers do slow down when seeing the Police. There are future plans for a crossing to be placed on Trowell Road, which may be funded by Safer Routes To School. We will keep you informed regarding this in future updates.
UPDATE APRIL 2010
As of the 1st of March to the present date, there has only been one report of a vehicle causing a nuisance. A white male was seen on a trail bike with a lime green petrol tank, the rider was wearing a black balaclava and light grey top and bottoms, the bike had no plates and the rider had no helmet. The bike was last seen on Stotfield Road.
Please feel free to contact any of us with information about this incident on our contact numbers shown on this page. Thank you.
UPDATE MARCH 2010
At the most recent LAG meeting held on 16/02/10 (see events for future dates) the following concerns relating to vehicle nuisance were raised by residents attending.
Airedale - mini motos. Enquiries to be made with Places For People. Increase high visibility presence in the area at targeted times. Letter drop to be conducted in the area asking for residents to provide any further information re the use, who using, addresses where bikes are being used from etc and also giving advice re use and offences being committed etc.
Bilborough Road - No cycle path markings. Enquiries to be conducted with the Highways Agency.
Cockington Road - Motorbike noise nuisance between 10pm and midnight. Again letter drop to be conducted in the area asking for residents to provide any further information re the use, who using addresses where bikes are being used from etc and also giving advice re use and offences being committed etc.
Park Crescent - Parking on corner, hazardous to traffic turning in from Trowell Road. Police warnings and enforcement to be done, enquiries with highways agency re possibility of yellow lines to be made.
Trowell Road - Vans parking on pavements. Again Police warnings and enforcement to be done.
UPDATE FEBRUARY 2010
On Thursday the 7th of January 2010, a site survey with Traffic Management was conducted on Trowell Road after residents voiced concerns over the quality of the road immediately outside number 256, and the effect it was having on large vehicles leaning dangerously towards a bus shelter at the location. The survey concluded that it is indeed a road maintenance issue and it has been agreed that the City Roads Maintenance will visit the site and take appropriate action.
Another issue, which is regularly raised at public meetings, is the lack of any pedestrian phase at the 5-arm Balloon Woods junction. An officer from Safer Routes To School has been contacted and was not aware of this being an issue. The officer has agreed to visit the site to determine if a need for a pedestrian crossing exists or is needed, given its close proximity to Firbeck Primary School.
Although issues have been discussed at a recent public meeting and agreed that the priority can be closed it was also agreed that any concerns issues can still be forwarded to the appropriate agencies and been included in our reassurance patrol plan.
Update JANUARY 2010
We have liased with the Highways agency and they have replaced the faded lane markings. We are still in consultation with the Highways agency re this junction and an on site survey was completed on 07/01/2010. We are currently waiting for the results. Speed Gun Patrols have been conducted at target times by the Neighbourhood Policing team.
This issue has been discussed at our most recent public meeting it has been agreed that this priority can be closed, however we will continue to monitor the situation and have included this in our reassurance patrol plan.
- Mini motos Show details
You informed us via our public meetings that Mini motor bikes and Scooters were being ridden in a dangerous manner around Cockington road,Firbeck Estate, and the places for people Estate. This was occurring mainly in the evenings throughout the week and at the weekends.
Our Response
CURRENT UPDATE August 2010
The Balloon Woods Neighbourhood Policing Team have been working closely with the Bilborough Neighbourhood Policing Team though Operation Bifurcate, which was set up to help tackle this priority, is still in its early days.
If I could encourage members of public to keep telling us about these nuisance bikes and letting us know who is riding them and where they are coming from. We will use your information in the strictest of confidence and will act upon any such information we receive.
Update June 2010
Several calls have been received regarding a quad bike being ridden around the area.
Any further information would be gratefully received please contact ourselves or anonymously via crimestoppers.
UPDATE MAY 2010
So far in May there have been two calls regarding youths on motorbikes - Tuesday 11/5/2010 on Cockington Road - Sunday 16/05/2010 on the bridle path Balloon Woods. The bridle path is being used as a cut through from Bilborough to Bramcote Woods and Trowell allowing offenders to travel at speed without being seen on the roads.
On 28/04/2010 - reports received of a group of males with a yellow quad on the bridle path at the rear of Farndale Estate. Four males were spoken to, the quad was out of fuel so advice given and parent of owner informed.
On 28/04/2010 a local male was stopped on Wollaton Vale on his road legal scooter and issued a section 59 warning after being seen riding along the pavement on Firbeck estate and carrying a pillion passenger with no helmet.
As a result of this we have put in place High visibility patrols at target times to identify offenders. The Police off road team have patrolled the area, and engaged with young people in the area to deter and raise awareness of the dangers. Formal Police warnings have been issued. Offenders have been prosecuted and offending vehicles have been seized.
UPDATE APRIL 2010
From the 1st of March to the present date there has only been one report of a mini moto on the Beat area. A child was seen on a mini motorbike riding up a footpath away from Firbeck Primary School, approx 6 - 8 years old wearing a lime green school uniform; also wearing a helmet and was with a group of 4 other kids.
Any information regarding the use, who is using, addresses where bikes are being used from would be appreciated.
CURRENT UPDATE MARCH 2010
Residents continue to voice concerns relating to vehicle nuisance on the Beat, in specific in the following areas.
Airedale - Use of mini motos. Enquiries to be made with Places For People. Increase high visibility presence in the area at targeted times. Letter drop to be conducted in the area asking for residents to provide any further information re the use, who using, addresses where bikes are being used from etc and also giving advice regarding the use, and offences being committed etc.
Cockington Road - Motorbike noise nuisance between 10pm and midnight. Again letter drop to be conducted in the area asking for residents to provide any further information regarding the use, who is using, addresses where bikes are being used from, and also giving advice regarding use and offences
UPDATE FEBRUARY 2010.
Hi visibility patrols at target times have continued. On Wednesday the 3rd of February 2010 whilst on foot patrol on Westwick Road Bilborough a mini moto was seen being ridden on the road. The offender was stopped and dealt with. The mini moto was seized and will be destroyed. The response from local residents who witnessed the incident was very positive. The Police will continue to deal with any known offenders or incidents witnessed. Reported incidents related to this priority remain significantly lower than in the past.
However the issue has still been identified as a concern for Anti Social Behaviour in the area at a recent public meeting, and will remain a priority for your Neighbourhood Policing team.
If you have any information that may help us please contact use crime or us stoppers.
UPDATE JANUARY 2010 Incidents have reduced significantly, however we will continue to monitor the situation. You have continued to show your concern for this type of Anti social behaviour at recent public meeting so this issue will remain a priority for your Neighbourhood Policing team. If you have any information that may help us please contact use crime or us stoppers.
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Beat Events
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September
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10th
Street Briefing
Firbeck Road Estate - Wollaton, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
A chance for local residents to speak to your local Police beat Team about issues affecting the area.
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14th
Coffee Morning
Wollaton Vale Community Centre, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come and have an informal chat with your local Police beat team about any issues affecting you and your community.
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17th
Street Briefing
Nidderdale - Calderdale estates, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Members of the Balloon Woods Neighbourhood Policing Team will be in the area to discuss any problems or concerns you may have for the area.
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Beat Update
CURRENT UPDATE AUGUST 2010
For the period from April to mid-August, compared to the same period last year, there has been a reduction in a number of reported crimes. Unfortunately there has been an increase in house burglaries from 5 to 10. This does mirror rises in other neighbouring areas and the entire issue is being investigated by a number of dedicated teams.
Of good news for Balloon Woods are several areas where there have been noticable reductions in the number of reported crimes. For the same periods above, there has been a 29% drop in theft offences. In real terms this is a reduction from 17 to 12. There has been a drop of 58% in car crime, in real terms a reduction from 19 to 8. There has also been a 40% drop in violent crime, in real terms a reduction from 15 to 9.
These are all welcome reductions and any members of public who have assisted the police in contributing to these reductions are greatly thanked.
UPDATE JULY 2010
Since the start of the month there have been two reported shed breaks on the Firbeck Estate, in the most recent incident offenders have used items taken from the shed to try to gain access to the dwelling.
Birchwood Road between 30/06/2010 and 03/07/2010 a red mobility scooter was taken from a locked shed.
Birchwood Road overnight on 04/07/2010 a stepladder was taken from a locked shed and used to attempt to gain access to the property.
I would like to ask for you all to remain vigilant and report any suspicious incidents to the Police, also as the lighter nights approach please ensure your doors are locked, even if you are in the house or garden. If you keep valuable items in sheds or garages ensure they are secure, note any serial numbers, and lock items together if possible.
In an emergency call 999 or if you need to contact the control room to report anything else please use the new non emergency number 0300 300 99 99
PC 2510 Simon Farndale
Beat Manager Wollaton East
Mobile - 07792 437370
UPDATE JUNE 2010
I have pleasure in being able to inform you all that during the month of May there were no house burglaries, however there were 2 attempted ones.
Wheeldale Close - Sat 25/05/10 – caller came back to find the back kitchen window broken and the window in the back door broken also - entry not been gained - lock been broken off back gate.
Westwick Road – Wed 19/05/10 caller reported that the back door of an empty property had been kicked in caller heard a bang went around and found that the back door had been kicked in.
On another good note there were no theft of or theft from motor vehicle and also a significant drop in reported incidents of criminal damage. It is hoped that this trend continues through the year.
I would like to ask for you all to remain vigilant and report any suspicious incidents to the Police, also as the lighter nights approach please ensure your doors are locked, even if you are in the house or garden.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported the Wollaton Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) in their attempt to do the National 3 Peaks Challenge. I am pleased to be able to tell you that we successfully completed the Challenge in aid of the When You Wish Upon A Star charity on the weekend of May 29th in 22 hours and 50 minutes therefore beating the 24-hour limit. Money pledged is still coming in and it is hoped that we will reach our target of £5000. Thank you all once again.
In an emergency call 999 or if you need to contact the control room to report anything else please use the new non emergency number 0300 300 99 99
PC 2510 Simon Farndale
Beat Manager Wollaton East
Mobile - 07792 437370
PC Richard Naylor (513)
Phone: 0300 300 99 99 Extn 855 5670 
PCSO John Ife (6688)
Phone: 0300 300 99 99 Ext 855 5670 
PCSO Andrew Wilson (9018)
Phone: 03003009999 ext 855 5670 
