Beeston Central
Beeston Central is a mostly residential area of mixed housing centred around Queens Road, a main arterial route between Nottingham and Long Eaton. The Beeston Central beat borders include Dovecote Lane, Middle Street, Broadgate, Queens Road and the Nottingham to Derby train line. Small pockets of industry survive in some areas. Due to the proximity of Nottingham University, there is a diverse community with students from all over the world joining local people to live in the area.
The main fire station is situated in a purpose built facility off Queens Road and Beeston Police Station is situated at the North West corner of the area, near the town centre.
The area has good transport links, with bus routes to Nottingham and Derby along with local buses. The main Nottingham to Derby train line runs through the area.
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
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PC Chris Copley (2631)
Phone: 0300 300 99 99 ext 5761
Mobile: 07525 226433
Email PC Chris Copley -
PCSO Mike Drury (7425)
Phone: 0300 300 99 99 ext 812 5662.
Mobile: 07525226493
Email PCSO Mike Drury -
PCSO Abigail Keeling (4743)
Phone: 0300 300 99 99 Ext 812 5762
Mobile: 07889 702 833
Email PCSO Abigail Keeling
Beat Priorities
Through consultation with the members of the public in this beat we regularly set out a number of priorities to be tackled.
- Parking Show details
- Speeding Vehicles Show details
- Anti Social Behaviour/Street Drinking Show details
Beat Events
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September
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6th
Patch walk
Nether Street, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Officer’s from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be conducting a patrol of the street and will be calling at addresses to collect a neighbourhood priority survey (NPS). These neighbourhood priority surveys will be delivered prior to the patch walk occurring. This is an opportunity to inform them of any issues within the neighbourhood. -
7th
Patch walk
Albert Road, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Officer’s from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be conducting a patrol of the street and will be calling at addresses to collect a neighbourhood priority survey (NPS). These neighbourhood priority surveys will be delivered prior to the patch walk occurring. This is an opportunity to inform them of any issues within the neighbourhood. -
8th
Patch walk
Lower Road, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Officer’s from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be conducting a patrol of the street and will be calling at addresses to collect a neighbourhood priority survey (NPS). These neighbourhood priority surveys will be delivered prior to the patch walk occurring. This is an opportunity to inform them of any issues within the neighbourhood.
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6th
Patch walk
Beat Update
UPDATE JUNE 2010
There has been an increase in the number of burglaries, both domestic housing and sheds/garages, in the period from April 2010 compared with the same period last year. In the same period however there has been a decrease in criminal damage and robbery. Vehicle crime has also decreased. We would ask all members of the community to report any suspicious activity specifically noted around the area of the shops previously targeted for robbery on Queens Road East / Lower Regent Street and also continue to remain vigilant in not leaving valuables in their vehicles. You should also read the further crime prevention advice below
There have been some staffing changes that affect the area. PC 2631 Chris Copley has taken over the role of Beat Manager for the area. Chris has a wealth of experience and transfers from his Beat Manager role at Stapleford. His details can be found on this website and he welcomes your contact by phone or email if you have any concerns.
CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE
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 from one in five burglaries 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?
The biggest deterrent to a household burglar is the occupancy or apparent occupancy i.e if you make it appear that someone is in your home then it is unlikely to be burgled. This is of great importance with the change of the clocks in October. Many of us will come home from work in the dark during the Autumn and Winter months. Look at your home besides your neighbours - Are they lit up? Now think like a Burglar, which one would you break into?
If you are going away please do not advertise this especially on social networking sites such as Facebook.
It need not cost a fortune to fool a potential burglar. If you are fortunate and have a second car then please consider leaving it on your drive rather than in your garage, during the day and early evening.
The ways to combat the darkness when you arrive home is Light Timers, these are important for this time of year. There is a range of low cost products available to buy. The Light Timers are a good idea to use in the lounge, kitchen and a bedroom at the front of the house. These rooms are the most commonly used when at home.
Try to make your home look occupied while you are out. 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.
Please ensure that windows are closed & locked when not being monitored (especially at night and when absent).
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. However, locks are only as good as the door and frame so make sure they are in good condition. Patio doors and french windows should have top and bottom bolts.
Please ensure that doors closed & locked when not being monitored (especially at night and when absent).
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.
SMOKE DETECTORS
When you are fitting security devices, you also need to consider the risk of fire. Fit at least one smoke detector on every floor of your home in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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
PERIMETER 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, Pyrocantha, 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.
Keep garden tools such as spades locked up at night as they can occasionally be used to force entry into homes.
VEHICLES
Please ensure that when vehicles are left unattended, doors are locked and ensure that you remove all items of value from your vehicles. Remember to remove your Sat Nav along with the holder. Try to get into the habit of wiping the windscreen where the holder has been. Remove items of value from your vehicle as this will reduce the temptation for someone to break into it.
GENERAL
Anti-Social Behaviour - Parents must take responsibility for the behaviour of their children by making themselves aware of where their children are at night. Parents should be satisfied that their children are not inappropriately congregating in large groups especially where there is underage drinking occurring.
Always be aware of potential dangers. Don’t put yourself in a position where you can easily become a victim of crime e.g. don’t flaunt expensive technology such as mobile phones & ‘Ipods’ in public, etc.
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.
If you are ringing to report a crime then please call 0300 300 99 99 and speak to the force control room. They will allocate your query appropriately. Please note that this is a new number.
LOCAL BEAT TEAM
Please complete the Neighbourhood Priority Surveys on a regular basis. The purpose of the surveys is to tell us of any concerns / problems you have in the area where you live, work or visit. This also enables you to make suggestions of ways in which we could tackle the issues effectively. The results of the surveys are analysed every three months, and from these we set priorities. YOUR priorities are OUR priorities. We focus our time in these areas to make improvements on what concerns you. We then repeat the process every three months therefore keeping up to date with your issues.
If you require any of the surveys either for yourself, or to distribute to your friends, neighbours, or social activity groups please make contact with us either by email, phone or text, or visit Beeston Police Station and we will be happy to provide you with as many as you require.
Police activity can also be viewed on the Nottinghamshire Police Force website.
Finally, the Local Beat Team would like to remind all residents to report any problems or incidents to the Police in order that we can be aware and tackle the issue.
