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Completed Beat Priorities

• Speeding vehicles   Show details
  Between July and September 2011 there were 303 neighbourhood priority surveys carried out on the Beeston Cluster residents, these have come back saying that speeding vehicles are the main concern to local residents, it was therefore agreed at the Police and Communities Together meeting held on the 6th September that this would become a priority for the Beeston Cluster and for the Beeston Central Beat. The area identified for this priority was shown to be the streets around John Clifford Primary School.
  
  Our Response
  The Special Police Constables along with the Neighbourhood Policing team will be carrying out speed checks using the hand held speed device in the areas stated. Any person found to be speeding will be issued with a fixed penalty notice and given a £60 fine and 3 points on their driving licence.
  
  This priority will be reassessed in January 2012
  Our Solution
  Priorities being reviewed at Cluster/Neighbourhood level
• Anti Social Behaviour   Show details
  From the Neighbourhood Priority Surveys carried out from June - August 2011 it was found that ASB is still a concern to local residents. It was therefore agreed at the Police and Communities Together meeting held on the 6th September 2011 that this would remain a priority.
  Between the 10th June and 16th September 74 surveys were carried out for the Beeston Central area - 68 survey/residents stated that they had no issues in this area.
  
  Our Response
  September 2011 update
  
  Operation Animism has successfully been running for the last few months on Broxtowe North and South, the neighbourhood policing teams have targeted hot spot areas taking names of all persons found in these areas and dealt with any issues of ASB strongly. We have found that within a few nights of this action the problems have seized. Victims of ASB have been regularly visited and updated with actions taken. Areas are agreed and discussed every week and are based on calls received by the public and intelligence submitted by the neighbourhood policing team.
  This action has also resulted in several warrants being carried where cannabis was seized and persons arrested.
  
  June 2011 update
  Two new initiatives were set up last month to help reduce the amount of ASB occurring in Broxtowe South.
  Op Animism – this operation is carried out every Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening by officers from the Neighbourhood Policing team. The team are tasked to patrol all the ASB hotspots in the area, these areas are identified from calls made by the public and current intelligence – taking into account social events, school holidays, protest etc.
  The other system that we have in place now is an ASB task force. This comprises of four PCSO’s who are sent to the highest risk hot spots for the County to tackle and stamp out ASB and the deal effectively with the persons causing the problems.
  
  March 2011 update
  The methods to be used in combating the issues raised will be by high visibility patrols in these areas at appropriate times by members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team and The Special Constabulary.
  
  Positive action will be taken and offenders arrested where required. Use will be made of stop and search powers and powers of dispersal. Alcohol seizures will be made.
  
  Regular meetings take place between ourselves, the Borough Council and Youth services to discuss areas and person’s of concern and actions to be taken. This may involve the use of Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC’s) and ultimately an application for an Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBO). In the first instance a letter will be sent to the individual or their parent warning them regarding their behaviour.
  
  
  This priority will be reassessed in January 2012.
  Our Solution
  Priorities being reviewed at Cluster/Neighbourhood level
• Dog fowling   Show details
  Neighbourhood priority surveys carried out between July and September have shown that dog fowling is a concern to local residents. It was therefore agreed at the Police and Communities together meeting held on the 6th September that this would become a priority for the Beeston Cluster and the beats within it. There were no specific areas identified as it seems to be a general neighbourhood problem.
  
  Our Response
  The neighbourhood policing team will be working closely with the Broxtowe borough neighbourhood wardens – any person found to be persistently letting their dog fowl in the area will be issued with a fixed penalty notice. Please inform us if you know of anyone who is allowing their dog to do this as action will be taken.
  
  This priority will be reassessed in January 2012
  Our Solution
  Priorities being reviewed at Cluster/Neighbourhood level
• Speeding traffic   Show details
  Speeding traffic on Queen's Road
  
  Our Response
  Community speed watch is being held on a regular basis on the areas that have been identified as the problem area.
  Our Solution
  
• Anti-social behaviour   Show details
  Anti-social behaviour in the areas of Alexandra Crescent, Mona Street and Windsor Street -
  
  Our Response
  To combat the Anti-social behaviour problem extra resources have been deployed to do High Visibility patrols for reassurance, Broxtowe Council have been involved to improve the fences to stop the cutting through between streets. This project is still ongoing to target the key problem individuals in this area.
  Our Solution
  
• Littering and dog fouling   Show details
  Littering and dog fouling in the Queen's Road area
  
  Our Response
  High visibility patrols in the Queens Road area.
  Our Solution
  
• Speeding Vehicles   Show details
  PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting found the results of surveys distributed that the speed of vehicles on roads is a concern locally, particularly Humber Road, Salisbury Street, Mona Street and Dovecote Lane between 08:00 - 09:00 and again between 17:00 - 18:00.
  
  Our Response
  Officers using speed detection devices, will attend the areas to monitor vehicles at appropriate times and where appropriate, issue fixed penalty tickets.
  
  Liaison will also take place with the local Community Speed Watch for the respective area and articles placed in newsletters and magazines highlighting the priority.
  
  The priority will be publicised at all Beat Surgerys.
  
  MAY UPDATE
  
  Special Constables have been carrying out speed checks at peak times in areas identified as having problems with speeding vehicles. Special Constables have issued nine endorsable fixed penalty notices since 13/04/2010 and have also made an arrest for drink driving.
  
  JUNE UPDATE
  
  Special Constables have continued to carry out speed checks at peak times in areas where this has been identified as a problem, this has included Queens Road East.
  
  Endorsable fixed penalty notices have been issued as appropriate and advice given in some cases. We are currently discussing with Partner Agencies various traffic calming measures that may be suitable.
  
  Our Solution
  From the recent Neighbourhood priority surveys carried out September to December 2010, speeding no longer seems to be an issue within Beeston Central. However we do take speeding very seriously and although it may not be a Cluster priority, it will always be an issue that we will deal with if it is believed to be happening in your area. Our Special constables are out weekly with the Speed gun in hot spot areas and fixed penalty notices will be given to persons exceeding the speed limit.
• Speeding traffic in Humber Road area   Show details
  Residents have recently identified Humber Road as a ‘rat run’, which is used by motorists to get between Queens Road and Middle Street
  
  Our Response
  Safer Neighbourhood Officers will conduct a series of speed gun operations, at key times. A log will be kept of how many vehicles use the road and how many vehicles are speeding. Warning letters will be issued to speeding motorists
  Our Solution
  The Beeston Cluster agreed to close and reopen this as Cluster priority
• Alcohol Disorder   Show details
  Reduce alcohol related disorder in Queens Road
  
  Our Response
  Safer Neighbourhood Teams to carry out high visibility patrols in area. Enforcement of existing Anti Social Behaviour Orders. Prevention/Enforcement of underage sales.
  Our Solution
  Beeston Cluster PACT meeting agreed this had been a success and agreed to close
• Anti Social Behaviour/Street Drinking   Show details
  PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting found from the results of surveys distributed that anti social behaviour and street drinking is still a concern locally. Areas of concern in Beeston Central include Bridge Court, Salisbury Street, Humber Road, Grace Avenue and Windsor Street. It was found that peak times for alcohol related ASB were Friday and Saturday evenings between 1800 hours and midnight.
  
  Our Response
  The methods to be used in combating the issues raised will be by conducting high visibility patrols in these areas at appropriate times by members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team and The Special Constabulary.
  
  Positive action will be taken and offenders arrested where required. Use will be made of stop and search powers and powers of dispersal. Alcohol seizures will be made. Low level offenders will also be identified and required to sign up to acceptable behaviour contracts.
  
  This priority will be reassessed in January 2010.
  
  January update:
  
  More than 100 hours of high visibility patrols were carried out in the area by PCSO 7425 Mike Drury during December 2009 resulting in 53 people stopped and checked, 3 people detained, 4 people arrested as a result of PCSO evidence and 5 alcohol confiscations.
  
  June 2010 update:
  
  On 10th June 2010 a PaCT meeting was held at the BBC offices in Beeston where it was agreed that ASB has been raised as an issue once again by the local community and it was agreed that this should continue to be addressed for the next three month period.
  
  ASB is predominantly in the form of street drinking, groups of young people meeting at inappropriate places and causing a disturbance through their behaviour (sometimes drink related) and also through the distribution and use of drugs. Additionally graffiti has now been observed, occasionally on private residences and on walls adjacent to Queens Road.
  
  As well as the suggested methods for tackling this issue we would ask members of the public to please keep advising of any particular incidents so that we may deal with them at the time or at least build up a picture of activity. E.g. a graffiti ‘tag’ that we would be interested in information about is ‘333’.
  
  Our Solution
  From the surveys that were carried out September - December 2010, ASB is currently not a priority. However the team are committed to dealing with incidents of ASB and as a result carry out ASB specific patrols on Friday and Saturday nights targeting Hot spot areas.
• Parking   Show details
  Members of the community have informed the Local Beat Team that there are problems with vehicles parking inconsiderately in the areas of Albert Road and Lower Road. Vehicles are causing an obstruction to residents and issues generally occur during the University term times. The parking compromises access to driveways and vehicles are very often left unattended for significant periods that affects the security of the vehicle and of the area in which it is parked.
  
  Our Response
  The Local Beat Team continue to conduct high profile patrols in this area. Offending vehicle owners are traced and advice is given, if applicable fixed penalty notices are issued. In more serious cases vehicles are removed to prevent further obstruction.
  
  The Local Beat Team will consult with the residents for their suggestions as to how to resolve this issue. We will work with Partner Agencies to develop any practical suggestions.
  Our Solution
  From the recent Neighbourhood Priority Surveys (NPS) carried out September to December 2010, 'parking' no longer seems to be an issue within Beeston Central. However if a driver has parked in an illegal or inconsiderate manner these persons will be dealt with by ourselves or Broxtowe Borough Council.
  
• Burglary   Show details
  The PACT (Police and Communities Together) Meeting held on the 6th June 2011 found from the results of Neighbourhood priority surveys distributed that the fear of Burglary is still of concern. The PACT meeting was for the Cluster of Beeston Beats and agreed to keep this a priority for action in the Beeston Central area. Not only is this a beat priority it is also a force priority at this time.
  
  Our Response
  June 2011 update
  We are pleased to inform you in the last 12 weeks there has been a 50% decrease in burglaries on Beeston Central from 10 to 5 burglaries and we were successful in arresting 3 males who were responsible for several burglaries on the Rylands and Central beats. Since these arrests were made there have been no further burglaries.
  
  March 2010 update
  The Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) will conduct High Profile
  Patrols in the areas where burglaries have been committed.
  If a Burglary is reported, the NPT will leaflet drop the whole street to ensure that every resident is aware and can take the appropriate crime prevention methods.
  Those houses which have had a burglary will be target hardened to ensure that there is less likelihood of another offence occurring.
  The NPT will also take every opportunity to ensure that residents are aware of Crime Prevention. This will involve various tactics and could involve the NPT testing residents to ensure doors and windows are locked.
  
  This priority will be reassessed in September 2011
  
  
  Our Solution
  Dwelling burglary has not been hi-lightened by the neighbourhood priority surveys and is therefore not a current priority but is a force priority and an issue that we are constantly trying to reduce.