Inspector Kelvin Shipp and Sergeant Andy Gill are responsible for the Ryde Town Safer Neighbourhoods team
The team comprises
- Inspector Kelvin Shipp
- Sergeant Andy Gill
- PC Martin Rogers
- PC Rich Veitch
- PCSO Neil Harris
- Station Enquiry Officer (SEO) Julia Cash
- Station Enquiry Officer (SEO) Mandy Gould
PCSO Neil Harris
PC Martin Rogers PC Rich Veitch
Your local priorities
Locally, we work with your community to find out what matters most where you live. We will work with you and our partner agencies to agree the main priorities for the area and how we will work together to tackle them.
The top three community priorities for Ryde Town are:
(Updated: December 2011)
- Reduce violent crime in Union Street and the Esplanade
- Target late night premises serving alcohol irresponsibly
- Tackle anti-social behaviour in and around Ryde Harbour and Skate Park
How to change the priorities
These are the priorities that people in your local area have agreed with the Safer Neighbourhoods team. You can influence these priorities by contacting your team, attending a meeting or speaking to members of the team when you see them out and about.
Visit this link for details of community meetings in the Ryde area
Local Action Groups
Your local Safer Neighbourhoods teams have helped to create Local Action Groups. The Local Action Group consists of councillors, residents and other professionals from a variety of backgrounds. They meet every two to three months to discuss the concerns facing the local community around crime and anti-social behaviour, and set the priorities they wish the local police team to tackle. They also get involved in working with the police team and local partner agencies such as the council to find lasting solutions.
You can now watch the Ryde Town Safer Neighbourhoods team on the beat through the police force's official YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialHantsPolice
Police patrols to prevent anti-social driving on Ryde Esplanade
(April 6, 2011)
The Ryde Town Safer Neighbourhoods team is taking action in response to concerns from residents about the behaviour of motorists on the Esplanade. A number of officers including a Special Constable were involved in patrols in this area on April 4, 2011 to prevent speeding and noise nuisance.
Hampshire Constabulary’s East Wight Safer Neighbourhoods Inspector Colin Hall said: “These patrols are a specific response to a single issue in Ryde raised by residents. A minority of irresponsible motorists must understand that their anti-social driving won’t be tolerated. Extra technology is now available to Safer Neighbourhoods officers to detect speeding so action can be taken against drivers who put lives at risk. However, it’s important for police take a sensible, balanced approach to solving these problems. A mixture of education with enforcement is used to reinforce drivers’ awareness of road safety advice and potential offences.”
A total of six Safer Neighbourhoods officers based in different areas on the Isle of Wight have received training on additional hand held laser speed detection devices. This technology can be used by the island’s local Safer Neighbourhoods teams (SNTs) to support colleagues from the Roads Policing Unit (RPU), which still has overall responsibility for dealing with traffic offences.
The Ryde Town Safer Neighbourhoods team can be contacted by phoning 101 or 0845 045 45 45. Email rydetown.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
In a life-threatening emergency, always dial 999. Mini-com users can phone 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
Action taken in response to your priorities
(2011)
You said…. Tackle underage drinking at the Simeon Street Recreation Ground.
We did….. December 2010 was a very quiet month in the area of Simeon Street recreation ground, which is generally a seasonal problem with youths gathering there late at night during the summer only. Regular high visibility patrols continue in the meantime.
You said…. Tackle anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance linked with pubs and clubs on Ryde Esplanade.
We did….. There has been only one incident of note during December 2010 and January 2011. The local Safer Neighbourhoods team is working closely with the management of the licensed premises to reduce incidents.
You said…. Tackle anti-social behaviour linked with cars racing around the canoe lake, loud music, horns blasting, and large groups congregating.
We did….. There continues to be a few incidents of vehicle-related anti-social behaviour around the Canoe Lake. The Ryde Town Safer Neighbourhoods team has been working with the Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit to identify driving offences. A review of this policing priority is being conducted.
Police beat newsletters
You can read monthly updates about the work of your local Safer Neighbourhoods team in the Isle of Wight Beacon magazine. Go to: http://www.iwbeacon.com/2011.aspx
More action we have taken in relation to your priorities
(2010/11)
Combined community effort catches car vandals in Ryde
Monkton Street residents with PC Rich Veitch
Police are expressing their thanks to residents of a street in Ryde on the Isle of Wight for helping to solve a series of crimes. A witness contacted the police control room on the evening of Friday, February 18, 2011 to report several youths damaging parked cars as they walked along Monkton Street in Ryde. He followed the suspects on foot at distance and updated police officers with further information about their subsequent behaviour and movements. PC Rich Veitch of the Ryde Town Safer Neighbourhoods team (SNT) took on the investigation after officers from the island’s Targeted Patrol teams had responded to the initial call on the night. PC Veitch’s enquiries discovered a “chain reaction” among local residents who had shared different pieces of information with each other. Some residents had their own CCTV and camcorder footage of the suspects. The initial witness had followed the suspects into the Premier West shop on the corner of Monkton Street and East Street, where there is also CCTV. PC Rich Veitch said: “The support I received from local residents and businesses was amazing. Their diligence and persistence in assisting our investigation enabled me to identify the suspects within a day. The two teenage boys are now facing further police action for this behaviour. This was an excellent example of how good relations between the police and public can lead to crimes being solved swiftly. We’re grateful to everyone for their assistance. A combined community effort sends a strong warning to criminals of all ages that their actions won’t be tolerated on our island.”
Operations Inferno and Brother
Update: June 2, 2010
The Ryde Town Safer Neighbourhoods team is part of the force's summer campaign to prevent anti-social behaviour. There were 677 fewer reports across the island last summer and we want this downward trend to continue. The Designated Public Places Order (DPPO) in Ryde is being enforced with seizures of alcohol when it's fuelling disorder and potential crime. Operation Inferno is being repeated with high visibility patrols run over two weekends in May 2010. There were two arrests and several people were lawfully dispersed because they were involved in anti-social behaviour. Vulnerable missing people were returned to safety. Operation Brother is starting with our colleagues in the Targeted Patrol Teams (TPT) visiting hot spot areas of anti social behaviour.
Operation Sheridan
Update: May 14, 2010
PC Nathan Lucy with Wightlink staff on Ryde Pier
The police force on the Isle of Wight is expressing its thanks to Wightlink passengers and staff for their support in preventing the supply of illegal drugs across the Solent. Latest figures for the past year show drugs with a street value of approximately £9,000 were seized by police officers and search dogs on dedicated operations at ferry ports. Substances found included heroin, cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis with 20 people arrested.
PC Nathan Lucy of Hampshire Constabulary’s Isle of Wight Dog Support Unit said: “We can prevent drugs coming to the island at the earliest opportunity by working at the ferry ports. Officers have received terrific support from Wightlink. I would also like to thank the majority of law abiding passengers for their patience and co-operation during these operations. The Isle of Wight is a safe place and we want to stop drugs misuse affecting the community.”
Isle of Wight Community Safety Inspector Mark Bell added: “These operations take place thanks to a combined effort involving the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership and the Drug Action Team, which are committed to work that demonstrates drugs will not be tolerated on our island.”
Action we have taken in relation to your priorities
(2010)
You said: Address problems caused by drinking and drunken behaviour.
We did: We have provided information to the independent Ryde Pubwatch scheme, which has banned 36 people who were causing problems on licensed premises. We’ve been working with the Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit (RPU) in stopping motorists and prosecuting them for failing breath tests. We are able to confiscate alcohol from people drinking in the street because parts of Ryde are covered by a Designated Public Places Order (DPPO) where it can be an offence to drink alcohol after a request not to do so by police. The alcohol can be confiscated. Failure to comply without reasonable excuse is an offence for which a person can be arrested, and fined if convicted. We used other lawful powers to remove 15 men off the island after an arrest linked with damage to plants and urinating in public places whilst under the influence of alcohol. This is an example of how we have used section 27 of the Violent Crime Reduction Act to address this issue. There were 436 fewer victims of crime in Ryde town centre during 2009/10 compared with 2007/08.
You said: Prevent crime and the fear of crime when large groups of young people gather in public places.
We did: PC Martin Rogers organises an operation to run alongside existing weekend evening patrols to target specific hotspots where groups of young people are reported to be causing concerns. We recommend young people for positive and responsible youth projects. PC Lesley Metcalfe is working with the Gatekeeping project, which is helping families who are experiencing difficulties in Ryde. They can be offered help through partner agencies working together to provide support and guidance.
You Said: Tackling problems caused by drugs.
We did: We increased patrols and the number of searches carried out on known illegal drug users. Due to a recent change in the law, the former ‘legal high’ mephedrone became a banned class B substance. We are ensuring this information is communicated regularly to the public to deter usage and explain the consequences and the dangers. We would like to thank Wightlink ferry passengers and staff for their support in preventing the supply of illegal drugs across the Solent. Figures for 2009/10 show drugs with a street value of £9,000 were seized by police officers and search dogs on dedicated operations at ferry ports. Substances found included heroin, cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis with 20 people arrested. Officers can prevent drugs coming to the island at the earliest opportunity by working at the ferry ports. We would also like to thank the majority of law abiding passengers for their patience and co-operation during these operations, which are possible thanks to a combined effort involving the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership and the Drug Action Team. The Isle of Wight is a safe place and we want to stop drugs misuse affecting the community. Officers from the Ryde Town and Rural East Neighbourhoods teams were filmed for a video showing us conducting ‘Street Mapping’ surveys of households. You can see this video on Onboard TV’s Wightlink ferries channels and on the police force’s YouTube channel. Go to http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialHantsPolice
Action we have taken in relation to your priorities
(2009)
You said....Reduce problems caused by drinking and drunken behaviour
We did....Groups of people reported for rowdy or drunken behaviour were moved on from Ryde Esplanade and Simeon Street Recreation Ground and arrested. Searches led to alcohol and cannabis being seized from people involved in anti-social behaviour. There were more than 120 fewer crimes in Ryde town centre between April and December 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.
Sergeant Steve Goodier, Councillor Wayne Whittle, and PCSO Katie Ralphs at North Walk, Ryde: September 2009
You said.....Prevent crime when young people gather in public places
We did.....Nuisance motorists were issued with warnings. Their vehicles, which included cars and mopeds, can be seized by police if they are involved in similar offences again. One man was removed from Ryde after he was involved in vehicle wheel spinning. He was banned from entering Ryde. Other motorists received warnings for speeding and loud car stereos. A mobile CCTV camera was put up along North Walk by Isle of Wight Council. Mr Christopher D’Arcy Ryan, a resident of Appley Rise said: “I’m grateful this matter has been addressed. The police’s action has been successful, and I believe the Council’s CCTV camera helped as it was a deterrent, improving the quality of life and sleep for local residents.”
You said....Tackle problems caused by drugs
We did.....On Saturday, December 12, 2009, Ryde SNT officers carried out a drugs dog and reassurance operation throughout Ryde town focusing on licensed premises. This was carried out with the assistance of a black labrador called 'Blue' and his handler PC Ellis. The response from the public was positive and we had no issues with any member of the public in relation to being searched, or sniffed by the dog. The licensing trade were also very positive and welcomed our actions. The Safer Neighbourhoods team regularly supports officers from Isle of Wight CID, the Priority Crime Unit and Dog Support Unit in carrying out high profile and undercover drugs operations in the town and at ferry terminals. Police are detecting more than 90% of reported drugs offences. Officers act on information to prosecute suspects responsible for drugs supplies and help people affected by substance misuse receive effective treatment.
Justice Seen, Justice Done
Man jailed for shop robbery in Ryde on the Isle of Wight
(March 2011)
Police are expressing their thanks for the community’s help in bringing a man to justice after he robbed a shop on the Isle of Wight. Adam Joti Singh Ghali, aged 26, of no fixed address, appeared in court on Friday, March 4, 2011 when he was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty. Mr Ghali was charged by police on Friday, November 19, 2010 after a robbery was reported at the McColl’s shop in Union Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight shortly after 10pm on Wednesday, November 17, 2010.
Investigating officer Dete
