Baswich Community Group
Crime update 10th July 2008.
Please find below the crime report for the Baswich area:
- At approx 19:00hrs on 01/07/08 a red mountain bike was stolen from the rear beer garden of the Lynton Tavern public house. This is currently being investigated by police.
- On 05/07/08 police received two reports of criminal damage to bus shelters. The bus shelters on Radford Rise and Weeping Cross have both been smashed. It is unknown the exact date/time that this damage occurred. This is currently being investigated by police.
- Several incidents of antisocial behaviour have been reported to police since the last community meeting: These reports have been in relation to large groups of youths gathering in the area causing disturbances to the local residents. In addition to this reports have been received of youths fighting. Police responded to all reports made.
- Several residents in the Baswich area have raised the issue of cyclists using the footpaths to cycle on. This issue has been raised and discussed at previous meetings. The police have been taking positive action with any person seen riding on the pavement. In addition to this over the last few weeks local officers have been working with the schools in educating young persons cycling proficiency.
- The shops at Bodmin Avenue have been experiencing some problems at the rear of their premises. At the last meeting it was highlighted that a fire had been started and that one of the outbuildings had been damaged as access was attempted to be gained. Since the last meeting it has been reported that youths have been congregating around the rear of the premises and that a scrap man attempted to take the metal milk crates. The police have been looking into the possibility of obtaining funding to assist in making the area more secure.
If you can assist the police in any of the above crimes or issues raised please contact us on 07771 843784 or 08453 30 20 10.
Thank you
PC 5190 Higgins
PCSO 8844 Pete Davies
PCSO 16300 Steph Clare