Inspector Nick Heelan and Sergeant Ken Crosby are in charge of the Pan, Fairlee and Parkhurst teams
The Safer Neighbourhoods officers covering the Pan, Fairlee and the Parkhurst areas are committed to improving the quality of life for local residents.
The Pan/Fairlee team is:
- PCSO Tracy Hinde
- PCSO Dawn Clarke
- PC Michael Hughes
The Parkhurst team is:
- PC Matt Rowlands
- PCSO Lotte O'Sullivan
PCSO Dawn Clarke
PCSO Lotte O'Sullivan and PC Matt Rowlands
PCSO Tracy Hinde
Your local priorities
(Updated: December 2011)
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 priorities for the Pan/Fairlee area are:
- 1) Road sense / safety around schools - This would include a) education within schools to students by way of assemblies, presentations, practical work with the younger years at primary school. b) High visibility Patrols around schools to prevent / advise as required and c) look at railings around entrance to Medina College / Halberry Lane area to try and prevent children crossing the road in unacceptable locations. PC Keith Haywood and PCSO Dawn Clarke to action and deliver.
- 2) Dog Fouling on Pan Park / Downside playing field - there has been a noted increase in dog mess within the play park and field area. Numerous Barton Primary School parents have mentioned it to the school. Pan Wardens and PCSO Tracy Hinde have already been made aware. This will be targeted by co-ordinated early morning / late evening patrols with Isle of Wight Council Community Support Officers, Dog Wardens, Pan Wardens and police to try to catch offenders. Education via schools newsletter, social networking and local newsletter can also take place. PCSO Tracy Hinde to action and deliver
- 3) Inconsiderate cycling on shared footpath of Fairlee Road - High visibility patrols to be carried out along the path way to monitor and educate cyclists that are being inconsiderate to pedestrians on the foot way. Highways to be contacted to see if any better signage / markings etc can be placed at start/finish ref being considerate as shared path way. SUSTRANS also to be spoken to who are currently improving other cycle ways in the area to see if they can offer any assistanceTackle speeding motorists in and around the Pan and Fairlee areas
The top three priorities for the Parkhurst area are:
- Tackle anti-social behaviour in the play area at Hookes Way
- Tackle nuisance motorists in and around the Riverway area
- Prevent illegal drugs entering HMP Isle of Wight
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.
How to change the priorities
Visit this link for details of community meetings in the Newport North area
Local Action Groups
Your 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 to these priorities.
Action taken in response to your priorities
Pan and Fairlee
You said…. Tackle youth nuisance around school times - including littering and criminal damage in the Fairlee area.
We did…..Cycle patrols are carried out in the area to monitor the situation. Rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour witnessed by some school students, who have been given advice and warnings by the police.
You said…. Tackle underage drinking around the area of Burnt House Lane specifically near the chalk pit
We did….. Regular patrols are carried out in the area to deal with any youths or problems found. Alcohol is seized and disposed. Problems appear to have reduced significantly over the winter. There have been no recent reported problems of littering or youths gathering. Patrols continue to monitor the situation
You said… Tackle drinking, littering and illegal substance use on the footpath between Matalan and Shide.
We did… Regular patrols are carried out in the area to deal with any youths or problems found. Alcohol is seized and disposed. Patrols will continue to monitor the situation.sss
Parkhurst
You said…..Tackle anti-social behaviour in the play area at Hookes Way
We did….. Police are working closely with Medina Housing Association and residents. The main issue is reported as skateboarders around Hookes Way. A bid has been made to obtain money for a skateboarding area within the new play park at Hookes Way. A meeting is due to take in February 2011 between the police, Medina Housing and youths to help plan a skate park and obtain funding.
You said…. Tackle nuisance motorists in and around the Riverway area
We did......Irresponsible motorists on the Isle of Wight will continue to face prosecution for putting lives at risk on the roads. PC Matt Rowlands and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Lotte O’Sullivan from the Newport Safer Neighbourhoods team are taking action in response to ongoing community concerns about anti-social drivers.
PC Matt Rowlands and PCSO Lotte O'Sullivan
Sergeant Phil Smith of the Newport Safer Neighbourhoods team said: “Local residents are contacting us to complain about speeding and noise nuisance caused by reckless motorists around the town centre, particularly the dual carriageway and roads on the nearby business parks and industrial estates. We are responding with extra patrols to catch anyone who displays a dangerous disregard for road safety and people’s quality of life. These issues remain top policing priorities that the community want us to tackle. The lawful power to seize vehicles under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 will be used if necessary. This legislation relates to the driver, not the vehicle, so a motorist caught breaking the law in someone else’s car can face having that car seized. The cost of reclaiming a vehicle could run into several hundred pounds.Our message to motorists is for them think long and hard about the consequences of anti-social driving on other people’s lives and their own independence. Can they really afford to receive a warning or lose their vehicle? We also continue to offer opportunities for people to take up further education so they know how to avoid committing offences with vehicles.” Anyone with information about anti-social motorists in Newport is encouraged to phone police on 101 or 0845 045 45 45. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
You said…. Prevent illegal drugs entering HMP Isle of Wight
We did….. Regular patrols are carried out around the three prison sites.
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
Action we have taken in relation to your priorities
(2010)
Pan and Fairlee
You said: Reduce anti-social behaviour in John Street
We did: Police work with housing associations to combat anti-social behaviour in the John Street area. Reported problems have reduced following numerous police patrols, installation of CCTV cameras and housing bans against several people. There were 56 fewer victims of violent crime in the Pan and Fairlee area in 2009/10 compared with 2007/08.
You said: Reduce anti-social behaviour involving young people
We did: The team takes a zero tolerance approach against young people and their families involved in anti-social behaviour by working closely with Educational Welfare Officers, Social Services, Youth Services and Housing Associations to bring their behaviour in line with community expectations. Applications for Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) are made against the most prolific offenders in Newport. Numerous truancy sweeps take place across the Fairlee area around the area of Medina High School. Those identified playing truant are re-educated and returned to school. Details are passed onto the Education Welfare Officers. School visits are carried out on a regular basis, allowing the police and students to mix and build better working relations.
PCSO Tracy Hinde is working with local schools to deliver Hampshire Constabulary's acclaimed Firearms and Knife Education (FAKE) campaign, which warns young people about the dangers of knives and imitation weapons. For more information on FAKE, click here.
The team is involved in a wide variety of annual community activities and events. These include the award-winning Pan Neighbourhood Partnership’s Soapbox Derby at Downside Middle School, the ‘Partners against Crime’ community safety partnership showcase event at Medina Leisure Centre in February plus regular visits to schools and youth events. 13 to 18-year-olds attend regular ‘Band Nite’ events at St. George’s Park. The evening features music from local artists and Police are on hand at these events to offer advice and support on personal safety, crime prevention. PCSO Tracy Hinde works with the Pan Neighbourhood Partnership to recognise and reward the behaviour of exemplary children and teenagers with constructive community activities all year.
You said: Deal robustly with speeding motorists
We did: We work with the Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit in responding to complaints from residents about speeding and noise nuisance caused by drivers using Medina Way and surrounding roads. The latest in a series of dedicated operations, codenamed Castle, took place in March 2010 when more than 60 vehicles were stopped and checked: Eight motorists were given delayed prohibitions for noisy exhausts, tinted windows that did not comply with Government regulations and a defective handbrake. One motorist had their vehicle seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 because of no insurance. One motorist was fined for speeding.
Parkhurst
You said: Reduce anti-social behaviour
We did: There were 81 fewer victims of crime in the Parkhurst area in 2009/10 compared with 2007/08. More patrols are taking place in known hotspots across the Isle of Wight. We know that reducing anti-social behaviour is the key to making our residents feel safer and more confident and we continue to crackdown on our offenders and provide more support for our victims.
You said: Tackle speeding motorists
We did: Irresponsible motorists on the Isle of Wight will continue to face prosecution for putting lives at risk on the roads. PC Matt Rowlands and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Lotte O’Sullivan from the Newport Safer Neighbourhoods team are taking action in response to ongoing community concerns about anti-social drivers. Sergeant Phil Smith of the Newport Safer Neighbourhoods team said: “Local residents are contacting us to complain about speeding and noise nuisance caused by reckless motorists around the town centre, particularly the dual carriageway and roads on the nearby business parks and industrial estates. We are responding with extra patrols to catch anyone who displays a dangerous disregard for road safety and people’s quality of life. These issues remain top policing priorities that the community want us to tackle. The lawful power to seize vehicles under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 will be used if necessary. This legislation relates to the driver, not the vehicle, so a motorist caught breaking the law in someone else’s car will face having that car seized. The cost of reclaiming a vehicle will run into several hundred pounds. Our message to motorists is for them think long and hard about the consequences of anti-social driving on other people’s lives and their own independence. Can they really afford to receive a warning or lose their vehicle? We also continue to offer opportunities for people to take up further education so they know how to avoid committing offences with vehicles.” Anyone with information about anti-social motorists in Newport is encouraged to phone police on 101 or 0845 045 45 45. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. The Newport Safer Neighbourhoods team can be contacted by emailing newport.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
The Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit and Newport’s Safer Neighbourhoods team are responding to complaints from residents about speeding and noise nuisance caused by drivers using Medina Way, Daish Way, Dodnor Lane, Barry Way and surrounding roads. This is a concern all year round that we will maintain a focus on. The latest in a series of dedicated operations, codenamed Castle, took place in spring 2010 when more than 60 vehicles were stopped and checked. Eight motorists were given delayed prohibitions for noisy exhausts, tinted windows that did not comply with Government regulations and a defective handbrake. One motorist had their vehicle seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 because of no insurance. One motorist was fined for speeding.
You said: Reduce criminal damage to motor vehicles on the prison estates
We did: High visibility patrols have assisted in reducing damage to motor vehicles. There have not been as many reported so far this year. Reports of criminal damage and arson in the Parkhurst fell from 66 in 2007/08 to 53 in 2009/10. Thefts reported from motor vehicles fell from 22 in 2007/08 to 9 in 2009/10.
Action we have taken in relation to your priorities
(2009)
Pan and Fairlee
You said....Tackle anti-social behaviour involving young people.
We did....Award-winning PCSO Tracy Hinde’s beat is Pan. He makes frequent visits to local schools and the Pan Youth Club where he spends time with children and teenagers, giving them advice on personal safety, responsible behaviour, and respect for the community. Tracy is an integral part of the national award-winning Pan Neighbourhood Partnership. Its Junior Wardens scheme, which provides constructive activities for young people in the community, raising their aspirations and tackling community problems. The amount of recorded crime in Pan between the start of April and the end of October 2009 fell by 81 offences compared to the same period in 2008. Newport North SNT is liasing with Pan neighbourhood wardens, and visiting Downside Middle School to give advice to children about acceptable behaviour.
To help prevent anti-social behaviour in Pan, Newport North and Newport South SNT officers and PCSOs support the annual Soapbox Derby event at Downside Middle School.
You said....Prevent anti-social driving
We did....Operation Castle: Your Safer Neighbourhoods team supported the Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit on extra patrols to target nuisance motorists on Medina Way and surrounding roads. Two CCTV cameras are operating in the Medina Way area, and bright yellow three-sided tri-signs warning of the consequences facing drivers are located near the retail estate car parks where they are known to meet. For results, see the ‘Justice Seen, Justice Done' section of this web page.
Newport North SNT is working with the Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit about solutions to enforce the 20mph speed limit on Pan neighbourhood. Newport North SNT is speaking with officers from the Island's Targeted Patrol Teams to make them aware of criminal damage in the Barton Road area. High visibility patrols have been increased, and SNT officers are speaking with residents, reminding them to report criminal damage incidents, which might not have been reported in the past.
Police met with local youths and carers at the local hostel in Fairlee to make them aware of problems reported by local residents, and to highlight the behaviour of some youths has not been acceptable. Residents can now report any issues directly to the hostel.
You said....Provide a greater police presence in the area.
We did.....Newport North SNT officers have met with local youths and carers at the local hostel to make them aware of problems reported by local residents, and to highlight the behaviour of some youths has not been acceptable. Residents can now report any issues directly to the hostel. Newport North SNT has targeted motorists responsible for anti-social driving and illegal parking to give them advice. Newport North SNT has contacted Isle of Wight Council's Parking Services, which has carried out extra patrols to detect and prevent illegal parking causing an obstruction at peak times near Summerfields Primary School. Newport North SNT has increased high visibility patrols around school opening and closing times, and sends regular neighbourhood newsletters to households.. Fairlee PCSO Dawn Clarke makes regular visits to Medina Leisure Centre so people can discuss policing issues with her. Newport North SNT PC Keith Haywood and PCSO Dawn Clarke regularly attend community and charity events in the Fairlee area to maintain awareness of their roles.
Parkhurst
You said....Prevent speeding on Medina Way.
We did....Operation Castle: Your Safer Neighbourhoods team supported the Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit on extra patrols to target nuisance motorists on Medina Way and surrounding roads. Two CCTV cameras were installed in the area, and bright yellow three-sided tri-signs warning of the consequences facing drivers are located near the retail estate car parks where they are known to meet. For results, see the ‘Justice Seen, Justice Done’ section of this web page.
You said....Prevent business crime on the industrial estates.
We did....Beat officers work with businesses to provide advice on crime prevention tactics and technology. There are plans to create a business crime prevention forum. Operation Nemesis allowed us to devote extra resources to preventing burglaries last year. There were three burglaries reported at non-residential properties on this beat between April and December 2009 compared to 16 during the same period in 2008.
You said....Prevent criminal damage.
We did....There were 17 fewer reports of criminal damage between April and December 2009 compared to the same period in 2007. The Safer Neighbourhoods team have carried out extra patrols in areas where damage to vehicles is reported. Officers conduct ‘street mapping’ surveys of residents’ views to help ensure an accurate picture of crime reporting and people’s concerns.Newport North SNT officers are working with with the Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit, Isle of Wight Council's Road Safety, Highways, and CCTV departments to create new speeding deterrents as part of Operation Castle (see below for more details). SNT officers are working with businesses near Medina Way to prevent car parks in the area being used by speeding motorists as places to meet.
Isle of Wight PCSO wins award for endeavour on his beat
(October 2009)
by Duncan Smith
Residents living in a neighbourhood on the Isle of Wight are recognising the hard work and commitment of their Police Community Support Officer. PCSO Tracy Hinde from the Newport North Safer Neighbourhoods team (SNT) was presented with an ‘Endeavour’ award during this year’s Pan Neighbourhood Partnership community awards evening on October 31, 2009.
PCSO Hinde’s regular beat is the Pan area where he works closely with the national award-winning Pan Neighbourhood Partnership on a range of projects to prevent crime and improve the quality of life for residents. The amount of recorded crime in Pan between the start of April and the end of October 2009 has fallen by 81 offences compared to the same period in 2008. Initiatives this year have focused on helping children and teenagers avoid the risks of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour, and reinforcing crime prevention advice and technology for residents.
PCSO Hinde and colleague PC Keith Haywood visited households with Pan neighbourhood wardens to distribute packs of SmartWater, which is a liquid that can be used to mark property. Each batch has a unique ‘DNA-type’ forensic code, tying its use to a specific location or item of property. This technology is designed as a deterrent to potential thieves. SmartWater warning signs were installed in the community in February as part of a project led by the Pan Neighbourhood Partnership, Newport North SNT and the Isle of Wight Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP). The liquid is an extra method for detecting stolen items and linking them to criminals. SmartWater shows up as a yellow and green substance under ultra-violet (UV) lights.
Tracy maintains an active presence in the neighbourhood through regular foot and cycle patrols that target areas and issues highlighted by residents. The Newport North team holds beat surgeries at the Isobel Centre in Pan on the first Wednesday morning of every month, and works alongside colleagues from partner agencies, including neighbourhood wardens, housing association staff, youth workers and Isle of Wight Council’s Play Rangers.
PCSO Hinde makes frequent visits to local schools and the Pan Youth Club where he spends time with children and teenagers, giving them advice on personal safety, responsible behaviour, respect for the community, and the skills required for potential careers in the police.
Tracy is an integral part of Pan Neighbourhood Partnership’s Junior Wardens scheme, which provides constructive activities for young people in the community, raising their aspirations and tackling community problems. The official launch of the Junior Wardens scheme was a four-day course provided by the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The L.I.F.E project is part of a national programme to teach young people about fire safety. PCSO Hinde shed his usual uniform to join ten pupils in full fire fighting attire to feel the heat of intensive Fire and Rescue training. They proved their prowess for putting out flames, and built greater confidence by working as a team.
Children from Pan had an opportunity to gain a greater understanding and respect for the environment where they live. PCSO Hinde, the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and staff from the Medina Valley Centre took part in the ‘Source to the Sea’ project, which saw the Pan junior wardens sail along the River Medina to learn about its natural habitats.
Pan Neighbourhood Partnership Deputy Manager Cheryl Snudden said: “The amount of comments we’ve had from residents meant Tracy thoroughly deserved an award from us this year. Tracy treats people with the same professionalism and respect no matter who they are or where they’re from. He strikes the balance between being approachable and setting boundaries for those who step out of line. Tracy’s enthusiasm shines through in all he does.”
Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator Alan Jameson of Staplers Court, Pan said: “The force of Tracy’s personality means he can talk with anybody, and has gained the respect of all ages in the community. Tracy is always reminding us to phone in any problems on 101, and lets us know what the police are doing. I was concerned about street drinking near where I live, but there has not been the slightest bit of trouble for the past year. Residents hold Tracy in the highest esteem.”
PCSO Tracy Hinde said: “I’m honoured and humbled to receive this recognition from the community. It’s important to emphasise the team work with residents that makes the difference. I’m passionate about the people who live on my beat, and I’d like to thank all those I work with regularly for supporting a combined effort, which is changing the perceptions of the Pan neighbourhood for the better. I always try to have a positive and compassionate attitude, which was instilled in me by my first Sergeant, the late Penny Deacon, whose leadership I still hold close to my heart.
Tracy added: “My intention now is to further develop and cement working relations with residents, particularly families and children. The police remain committed to keeping a cap on anti-social behaviour, and working more closely with partner agencies to maintain a reassuring police presence so residents can feel confident when reporting issues to us.”
Pedal power for award-winning PCSO on patrol
An award-winning Police Community Support Officer is working with a local business to maintain an active presence in the neighbourhood he serves. PCSO Tracy Hinde of Newport’s Safer Neighbourhoods team carries out regular cycle patrols on a mountain bike in Pan and other areas of the Isle of Wight’s capital town. His bicycle is provided under an annual sponsorship deal with Newport-based mountain bike business ‘Wight Mountain’, which both supplies and maintains a GT Palomar mountain bike.
PCSO Tracy Hinde said: “We strive to work with all aspects of the community to provide an excellent service to the public. This includes our pledge for Safer Neighbourhoods teams to spend the majority of our time on visible duties in the community. Cycle patrols have proved their worth in supporting police officers and staff at the forefront of crime fighting as part of the community. We welcome opportunities to work alongside local businesses that have the staff and skills to help us keep the Island a safe place.”
Russ Newnham and Will Downer from Wight Mountain said: “Wight Mountain is happy to help within the community. The staff here get on really well with Tracy and this is the least we can do to support our local Police Community Support Officer."
Police pick up prize with Pan partners
by Duncan Smith and PC Keith Haywood
The work being carried out to make Newport a safer and better place to live is gaining coveted national recognition. Acting Sergeant Paul Dixon and PC Keith Haywood travelled to Camden in London in May 2009 to show Hampshire Constabulary’s support for the success of Pan Neighbourhood Partnership. It has won its second national award this year; a prestigious accolade from the Homes & Communities Academy for Empowering Communities. Judges looked for collaborative working between local people and public bodies that resulted in improved local services and increased community cohesion. The Newport North Safer Neighbourhoods Team is proud to work within the Pan Neighbourhood Partnership, and we will continue our co-operation to ensure residents retain their essential role in delivering further improvements.
PC Keith Haywood (third from left) and Acting Sergeant Paul Dixon (third from right) celebrate award success with Pan Neighbourhood Partnership
(Picture courtesy of Philip Tull Photography)
Justice Seen, Justice Done
Operation Castle
by Duncan Smith
Updated: March 22, 2010
Police are continuing to act on community concerns about anti-social motorists in Newport on the Isle of Wight.
The Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit (RPU) and Newport’s Safer Neighbourhoods teams (SNT) are responding to complaints of speeding and noise nuisance from local residents about drivers using the A3020 Medina Way and surrounding roads.
The latest in a series of dedicated operations, codenamed Castle, took place when more than 60 vehicles were stopped and checked. This action was supported by officials from the Vehicle Operating and Standards Agency (VOSA).
The operation’s results included:
• Eight motorists were given delayed prohibitions by VOSA for noisy exhausts, tinted windows that did not comply with Government regulations and a defective handbrake.
• One motorist had their vehicle seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 because of no insurance.
• One motorist was warned for careless driving under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002.
• Three Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme (VDRS) tickets were issued for number plates and lighting offences.
• One motorist was fined for speeding.
• Four motorists received verbal warnings about their driving.
Acting Sergeant Peni Houghton of the Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit (RPU) said: “Residents in Newport tell us that anti-social driving remains a top priority for policing because of disruption it causes to the community. We are committed to providing an excellent service by listening and responding to local concerns. Those who display a dangerous disregard for road safety and people’s quality of life will face prosecution. We also continue to offer opportunities for motorists caught breaking the law to take up further education so they know how to avoid committing offences with their vehicles.”
Anyone with information about anti-social driving in Newport is encouraged to report their concerns to the police by phone 101. In an emergency, dial 999. Information can be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity by phoning 0800 555 111.
Updated: May 15, 2009
Newport North and Newport South Safer Neighbourhoods Teams are continuing to reinforce Hampshire Constabulary’s Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit (RPU) in its call for the community to support a campaign that's solving problems caused by irresponsible motorists.
Codenamed Operation Castle, RPU and Safer Neighbourhoods officers are responding to complaints of speeding and noise nuisance made by members of the public against drivers using the A3020 Medina Way in Newport and surrounding areas.
The Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit (RPU) has created a dedicated Operation Castle e-mail address for people to contact officers in confidence about those motorists and vehicles that prompt serious concerns or suspicions. The e-mail address is operation.castle@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Sergeant Paul Bailey of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Advice and warnings from police have been ignored by a reckless minority of drivers who escalate the risk of serious injuries to innocent road users. I would encourage members of the public to continue phoning police, and now use our e-mail system in confidence to help identify those responsible for motoring offences. Officers on extra patrols are taking a zero tolerance approach to offences detected.”
The Roads Policing Unit considers seizing vehicles from motorists stopped for anti-social and careless driving under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002. Motorists with no driving licence or insurance also face having their vehicles seized by the police under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Officers are speaking with drivers and insurance companies about modifications on vehicles to check they comply with the law.
Police officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) from Newport’s Safer Neighbourhoods Teams, staff from Isle of Wight Council’s CCTV control room and Road Safety team, officials from the Vehicle and Operating Standards Agency (VOSA), and the Crimestoppers charity are assisting the operation.
Two CCTV cameras are operating in the Medina Way area, and bright yellow three-sided tri-signs warning of the consequences facing drivers are located near the retail estate car parks where they are known to meet.
Extra patrols during Operation Castle between March and May 2009 have produced the following results:
• 11 motorists caught speeding: Nine fixed penalty notices and two reports for court summons were issued.
• Seven orders were issued to motorists with noisy exhausts, requiring them to have their cars undergo new MOTs
• Four Section 59 warnings were issued to motorists for careless driving.
• Three endorsable fixed penalty notices were issued to motorists with tinted windows that did not comply with Government regulations.
• Four vehicles were seized where the motorists had no insurance.
• Police photographed four vehicles where motorists had made modifications without informing their insurers.
• One motorist was arrested for driving whilst disqualified.
• Twelve motorists took up the option of driver awareness training.
Sergeant Bailey added: “The community in Newport has identified this issue as a priority for the police, and we are responding by detecting and disrupting the activities of those who demonstrate a disregard for road safety and the quality of life for local residents. Officers regularly receive reports from people who can hear cars travelling at speed from at least one mile away at night.
“We are committed to continuing these types of operations so motorists understand anti-social driving is not tolerated by communities and the police. Officers remain open to further opportunities to meet and speak with groups of motorists to reinforce education and awareness of potential offences.”
Action you can take
You can visit this link for details of community meetings in the area. If you would like to speak to an officer about a particular issue or if you would like to invite a member of the team to attend your neighbourhood watch, residents association or other local meeting to talk about crime and anti-social behaviour, just drop a line on email or give the team a call using the contact details below.
Come and tell us what is important to you in your neighbourhood, and play your part in setting local priorities.
You could also volunteer to help the teams working in your local area and make a real difference to your neighbourhood. Click here for more information about police support volunteers.
Crime mapping and local performance information
Hampshire Constabulary has joined with partner agencies in the two counties to provide you with local information about crime and disorder, using a system called CADDIE. On the bottom left hand side of this page, you can enter your postcode into CADDIE to view information about your local area.
You can also see how we are performing against a key set of criteria: Link to Newport North Neighbourhood Performance page
How to contact Sergeant Phil Smith and the Newport North Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT)
Newport Police Station, High Street, Newport, PO30 1SZ. Phone: 0845 045 45 45. Email: newport.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Online links to partner organisations in the Newport area:
Newport Parish Council
http://newportwight.org.uk/
Pan Neighbourhood Partnership
http://www.pan-iow.com/
Isobel Centre
http://theisobelcentre.com/
