Last updated on: Thursday, June 9
The Eversley ward incorporates the parishes of Mattingley, Heckfield and Bramshill. The area mainly consists of farmland, woodland and heathland.
The Safer Neighbourhoods Team for Eversley is:
PC Mark Hoban.
PC Mark Hoban is based out of the Hart Neighbourhood Centre.
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 current priorities are:
- To tackle theft from rural locations and non-dwelling properties
- To reduce speeding along Reading Road, Eversley
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.
Action we have taken to address your priorities
You said: To tackle theft from rural locations and non-dwelling properties
We did:
The area has seen a significant reduction in the number of reported burglary incidents. Increased awareness of local residents and ongoing high visibility patrols have hopefully contributed to this fall. However this type of crime is still a priority for the Hart District, its residents and the police. Items still considered to be most at risk include power tools and gardening equipment. These items should be secured and kept out of view when not in use. Any suspicious callers can be reported to your local officer who can also offer crime prevention advice.
Theft from rural locations remain a priority for local residents who must continue to be cautious and secure their property. In other areas we have seen incidents of stolen fuel, be that for heating your homes or diesel for machinery. Metal products and scrap continue to be of interest to criminals, particularly with commodity prices being so high. We would ask that you store these items out of view. Police continue to patrol rural areas overnight in an attempt to disrupt these criminals and deter offences from taking place. Any suspicious activity witnessed should be reported immediately.
The local Farmwatch Scheme continues to attract new members and provides information about suspicious incidents. Should any members of the public witness poaching they are encouraged to call the police using the 101 service or 0845 045 4545 quoting Operation Thornley.
If you know of any person or business that could benefit from the Farm Watch scheme please get them to email the Farm Watch address.
If you would like your tack marked in order to help make it more identifiable and traceable please email us here following this link and a time and date will be arranged for an Equine Liaison Officer to attend and carry out this process for you.
You said: To reduce speeding along Reading Road, Eversley
We did:
Speed enforcement may now take place through Eversley village following an agreement by the Roads Policing Unit (RPU). The site remains a village 30mph area and as such, this should still receive attention from the Safety Camera Partnerships as well. However it has been highlighted that regular enforcement is unlikely due to staffing levels. Latest data for the road suggests an average speed of 42.4mph with the road carrying a daily total of about 8,412 vehicles. Of these, 390 vehicles per day are travelling in excess of 50mph.
Offenders brought to justice
To be updated soon.
Crime prevention advice
Please follow these simple steps below to make your home more secure.
- Do not leave keys in view of doors or windows.
- Do not leave keys in the hallway near to the door.
- Lock the front door with the key and use extra bolts.
- Consider an alarm that fits on the letter box (known as glass minders), it will alert you if the letter box is opened – thieves may use tools to reach through and remove keys to open the door.
- Close and lock all windows and doors if you are leaving the house.
- Do not leave the front of your house open if you are outside at the rear
Please follow these simple steps to avoid becoming a victim of vehicle crime.
- Don’t leave anything in your car – if it’s not there then it can’t be stolen. Thieves aren’t picky, they will often steal an item and look to see what it is later.
- Always secure your car, lock it and wind up the windows even if you are posting a letter or going into the petrol station.
- Choose a stereo that can be removed and make sure you take it with you. You should also mark it with your registration number and postcode in case it’s stolen.
- Don’t leave you house keys, or anything with your address on it in your car. Thieves could use this to get into your house.
Please follow these simple steps to help keep your neighbourhood safe.
- Report any anti-social behaviour to police even if you feel it to be quite minor – this helps police to build a picture of problems in the area.
- Please report any suspicious vehicles in your area – often criminals will drive round an area prior to committing a crime.
- Please report any door to door salesmen or people who come to your address who you feel are suspicious, give as much detail as possible including car details.
Your instinct is often right – if it looks out of place call the police. In an emergency dial 999.
For all other reports contact the non-emergency number 101 or the Enquiry Centre on 0845 045 45 45.
How you can take action
Contact your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team using the details at the bottom of this page to find out about community meetings, beat surgeries or other events they may be planning.
Beat surgeries
Come and tell us what is important to you in your neighbourhood, and play your part in setting local priorities.
- Monday, July 18 from 10am until 12pm at Centre Stores, Eversley
- Monday, August 15 from 10am until 12pm at Centre Stores, Eversley
- Monday, October 10 from 10am until 12pm at Centre Stores, Eversley
- Monday, November 7 from 10am until 12pm at Centre Stores, Eversley
Further surgeries will be arranged for other villages within the ward when suitable venues have been identified.
This is your opportunity to come and meet us, ask any questions about the local area, and give any suggestions as to how we can improve our service to you.
We rely on you, the residents, to tell us what is happening, and we cannot meet your needs without this input. If you have any suggestions or ideas as to locations and times when you would like us to attend your neighbourhood to carry out a beat surgery please let us know and we will organise a date.
Your Voice Counts - community priorities
Your Safer Neighbourhoods team wants to hear from you. Have your say on what the policing priorities should be for your area, by clicking here to download a copy of the form and send it back to your local team.
Volunteering
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 view details of how we are performing against certain key criteria in your local area. Click here to see your local performance information.
How to contact us
If you would like to speak to any of the officers responsible for policing your local area, please call 101 or email PC Hoban.
