Last updated on: Tuesday, July 13
The Safer Neighbourhoods Team responsible for Hartley Wintney is:
PC Mick Ames (right) and PCSO Dan Bright (left).
We are based at the Hart Neighbourhood Centre in Hook.
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.
Our community priorities are:
- Deal with off-road motorcycles being used around Star Hill and King John's Ride
They have been causing damage to footpaths and pose a considerable risk to pedestrians and horse riders using footpaths and bridleways
- Non-dwelling burglaries to sheds and garages in residential areas
This includes the thefts of plant pots, bird baths and items of garden furniture
- The inappropriate use of the heath land off of the B3011
This includes groups of teenagers gathering late at night, damage to fencing and accidental fires started on the Heath
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 in relation to your priorities
You said: Deal with off-road motorcycles being using around Star Hill and King John's Ride
We did:
Based upon evidence provided by local residents we have secured two section 59 warnings for two persistent offenders. Since these warnings have been issued we have seen a significant reduction in reported incidents, especially along King John's Ride.
We have regular high visibility patrols planned utilising bicycles and off road vehicles to patrol the area around the Warren Hill Plantation. These are often joint patrols with the Forestry Commision.
You said: Non-dwelling burglaries to sheds and garages in residential areas
We did:
We have been supporting repeat victims of non-dwelling burglaries by issuing victims of crime with shed alarms and carrying out home visits to advise on the security of sheds and outhouses. If you would like a visit, or you are aware of somebody who may benefit please feel free to make contact with a member of the beat team.
We will also be running property marking and recording workshops in areas most affected by this type of crime. Local residents will be receiving invitations in the near future.
You said: The inappropriate use of the heath land off of the B3011
We did:
As there is no vehicular access to Hazeley Heath we have been conducting high visibility foot and cycle patrols. We rely very much on local residents to be our eyes and ears whilst they are out enjoying the heath. If you encounter any large piles of rubbish or damage to fencing please let us know so that we can plan our patrols appropriately.
Farm Watch
PC Ames has recently taken the lead on the district's Farm Watch scheme. Farm Watch aims to connect farms, livery yards and rural businesses to enable them to share information on suspicious incidents, people or vehicles which may be used in all manner of rural crimes from poaching to the theft of farm machinery.
This information is collated by the police and then distributed via email and Short Messaging Services (SMS) to people who need it. This enables them to take necessary action to protect their property and livelihoods.
It is hoped this will greatly increase the flow of intelligence which we rely on to protect rural businesses and increase the confidence of the rural community in the police and our ability to prevent, deter and detect rural crimes.
If you are part of a rural business and would like to become a member of the Farm Watch scheme please contact PC Ames by contact PC Ames by clicking on this link.
Parish Council
We try to work alongside the Parish Council with any issues within the village and to that end please visit the Hartley Wintney Parish Council website to see what they do for the village.
Hartley Wintney Festival
June 12 was Hartley Wintney's summer festival. PC Ames and PCSO Bright assisted members of the Lions Club in marshalling the event and ensuring that the carnival procession was able to cross the Fleet Road safely. Despite the huge turn out for the event it passed without incident, testament to the hard work and planning by the Lions Club. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Mucka Day
Mucka Day is an annual event held to raise money for the Hampshire Young Farmers Association. This year the event was held on Saturday, July 10 and PC Ames was there promoting crime prevention techniques and making the budding farmers of tomorrow aware of the issues experienced by local farmers and land owners.
This included advice on poaching and the theft of farm machinery and the practices and products to prevent them. For more information you can visit the Hampshire Young Farmers Association website by clicking on this link.
Cycle Proficiency
Both PC Ames and PCSO Bright are currently running cycle proficiency courses at Greenfields Junior School.
Neighbourhood Watch
Our Neighbourhood Watch scheme within the village continues to grow with a new street co-ordinator shortly to be up and running around the Cricket Green and further interest from residents in Mitchell Avenue and Mabbs Lane.
We are also setting up schemes within the surrounding villages with a new scheme recently established with the support of Bramshill Parish Council. If your street is not part of the Neighbourhood Watch scheme and you are interested in joining please get in touch. Also be sure to read our village co-ordinators monthly update in the contact magazine.
No Cold Calling Zone
PCSO Bright recently assisted with Operation Rouge Trade, a nationwide operation run by Trading Standards. As a result we have seen an increase in interest in setting up these zones. All enquiries that we have received have been passed on to Hampshire County Council Trading Standards department and work should begin on consulting with residents in the very near future.
For more information on your rights as a consumer and No Cold Calling Zones please visit Hampshire Trading Standards web page. You can read more about the No Cold Calling Zone here.
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How you can take action
Beat surgeries
Please come and meet us at the village beat surgery.
These are held on:
- The second Saturday of each month, from 10am until noon at The Victoria and Appleton Halls, West Green Road
They run in conjunction with the parish council and district council who both have councillors present.
Come and tell us what is important to you in your neighbourhood and play your part in setting local priorities.
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 the officers responsible for your local area please call 101 or email the Hartley Wintney Safer Neighbourhoods team
