Last updated on: Wednesday, June 8
The Safer Neighbourhoods Team for Yateley is (from left to right):
PC Tony Stuart, PC Paul Knaggs and PCSO Martin Petto.
We are based out of Yateley Police Station.
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:
- Prevent excessive fly tipping and vehicle access to Blackbushe airport
- Tackle anti-social behaviour in and around The Parade area
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.
Actions we have taken in relation to your priorities
You said: Prevent excessive fly tipping and vehicle access to Blackbushe airport
We did:
There have been various reports on the police system in recent months. Sunday continues to be the main offending day. We believe this is due to the weight of the traffic linked with the Sunday Market. As witnessed by police, if the cones are not present stopping vehicles from entering parts of the Common, there would be a large increase in the amount of offending vehicles. Part of the Yateley Common Rangers consulatation refers to consideration for fencing. This would be a great asset if it went ahead.
We would advise members of the public to keep calling the police with any sightings of vehicles on the common.
You said: Tackle anti-social behaviour in and around The Parade area
We did:
Various incidents have been recorded but the area is still being patrolled. The group agreed this matter will remain as a local community priority, especially over the summer months.
We maintain regular contact with shop keepers to dicuss their issues and provide reassurance and there will be a planned meeting to discuss future actions to be taken.
Offenders brought to justice
To be updated soon.
No Cold Calling zone
The aim is to protect residents from bogus callers (distraction burglars, rogue traders) and other unscrupulous salespeople who cold call.Signs and stickers may deter cold callers and they make it easier for you to say 'no' to cold callers.
Pilot schemes have shown residents feel safer living in a No Cold Calling zone. They also feel more confident. No Cold Calling zones have no legal status – it does not make it a crime to cold call.
However, some callers will observe the No Cold Calling zone sticker on your door or window and not call.For any that don’t – you can say 'no'.Farm View is the latest area in Yateley to request a No Cold Calling zone – signs are to go up soon.
Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch is still under the guidance of the police and Walter Seymour, the Yateley Neighbourhood Watch area coordinator.
We have seen the scheme grow from 28 streets to 76 streets and areas, with more streets and areas continuing to show interest.
Six monthly meetings are held at the Tythings. If you would like information about becoming a Neighbourhood Watch street coordinator please contact the Yateley Beat Team for more information.
Yateley Pub Watch
Pub Watch was set up to share information with the police and ban those responsible for causing trouble. If someone is banned from one pub, potentially they would be excluded from all. This is in the interest and safety of all Yateley residents.
Yateley Pub Watch currently consists of three Eversley pubs - The Golden Pot, The Chequers, The Frog and Wicket and Yateley pubs and social clubs consist of the Blackwater Valley Golf Club, The White Lion, The Dog and Partridge, The Royal Oak, The Cricketers, The Anchor, The Highwayman and the Yateley social club.
The Yateley Pub Watch is chaired by Tony Jones from the Blackwater Valley Golf Club.
Shop Watch
Shop Watch was launched in an attempt to bring together the shops and help them identify the local youths causing repeat problems.
A banned from one, banned from all approach was advised. This was a way to unite the shops and not make them feel isolated. Further meetings will be set in the coming year. If any shop missed the first meeting please contact the beat team for further information.
The officers at Yateley will always continue to serve the local community to the best of their ability. The priorities are only three areas brought to our attention as main concerns. Several arrests have been made at Waitrose, Tesco and One Stop for shoplifting. Those responsible have been banned and prosecuted.
How you can take action
Beat Surgeries
Beat surgeries are an ideal opportunity for you to come and speak to us and let us know what concerns you may have. It is also a great way for your Safer Neighbourhoods Team to meet local residents.
Beat surgeries at the above locations have proved to be beneficial and it is an ideal opportunity for the team to engage with residents within the community and listen to their concerns, issues and ideas.
Please contact us on the details below to find out more details. 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 any of the officers responsible for policing your local area, please call 101 or email the Yateley Safer Neighbourhood team
