Local Crime Update 20/10/2023

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22 Oct Local Crime Update 20/10/2023

Posted at 13:30h in Law And Order by

Dear Residents

Please find below the crime record for period from 1st Oct to 20th Oct 2023.

Unfortunately, we’ve had a several incidents of car tyres being slashed while parked on driveways or on the road in the roads around Queensmead Recreation Ground.  I’ve contacted all the victims offering support and crime prevention advice.  In addition I’ve put on an intelligence report in order to make other officers across the borough aware.  Sadly we’ve also had two burglaries.  Theft of motor vehicles also seems to have increased again but on a more positive note there hasn’t been any for about a week.  On a daily basis our crime rate is still very low.

Earlier this month we carried out a vehicle stop operation.  Although we weren’t able to get hold of a speed gun, several motorists were given tickets for using mobile phones while driving and not wearing a seat belt.

James, Chris and I held a meeting with Councillor Adam Grant this week re crime and road safety.  In addition I attended the community café at St Mary’s Church where I had some nice chats with residents.  Our next drop in surgery will be on Saturday 11/11/23 from 10am to 11am at Shortlands Library, Shortlands Road.

After today I’m on leave until Sunday 05/11/23 but you can still contact James and Chris via the Shortlands Ward Email address ShortlandsSNT@met.police.uk

Just a quick reminder that it’s always best to email us all this way so one of us will pick it up.

Thanks as always for your help and support. Stay safe

Kind regards

Adam

Adam CHARLES | PCSO 7572PY | Albemarle House SNT Base

Shortlands Dedicated Ward Officer

 

SHORTLANDS CRIME RECORD 01/10/2023 – 20/10/2023

Criminal Damage:

  1. 01/10/23 Early afternoon-02/10/23 late morning.  Queens Mead Road.  Rear tyre of vehicle parked on driveway slashed.
  2. 01/10/23-05/10/23.  Glassmill Lane.  Tyres slashed on vehicle.
  3. 15/10/23 Late afternoon-16/10/23 early morning.  Queens Mead Road.  Car tyres slashed.
  4. 17/10/23.  Mid evening.  Druids Way.  Two males climbed on to roof and ran across making several holes.  One of males was ill and his friend was running after him trying to persuade him to come home.  Officers attended but suspects had fled.
  5. 15/10/23 Early evening- 18/10/23 mid morning.   Bromley Gardens.  Car tyres slashed.

Theft of Motor Vehicle:

  1. 04/10/2023 Overnight.  Hayes Way.  Vehicle stolen from driveway.
  2. 10/10/2023 Early evening-11/10/2023 early morning.  Vehicle stolen from communal parking area of block of flats.
  3. 11/10/2023 -12/10/2023 Overnight.  Bromley Road.  Vehicle stolen from communal parking area of block of flats.
  4. 12/10/2023 Early evening-13/10/2023 early morning.  Brookwood Close.  Vehicle stolen from driveway.
  5. 13/10/2023 Late morning- mid afternoon.  Ridley Road.  Vehicle stolen from road outside victim’s next door neighbour’s house

Theft:

  1. 04/10/2023 Overnight.  Beckenham Lane.  Lead stolen from school roof.

Burglary:

  1. 20/09/23-04/10/23.  Aylesbury Road.  Suspect(s) entered property through insecure back door.  Two televisions and a computer stolen.
  2. 16/10/23 Early morning-late afternoon.  Suspect(s) entered property by smashing kitchen window and climbing through.  Rifled through draws.  Computer, games machine and jewellery stolen.

Exposure:

  1. 05/10/23.  Late afternoon.  Ridley Road.  Male exposed himself in middle of road.

Vehicle Interference:

  1. 10/10/2023 Overnight.  Hayes Way.  Suspects broke steering lock on scooter.  Got it a few yards down the road then abandoned it.  Recovered by victim.
  2. 16/10/23 Early morning.  Scotts Lane.  Suspect entered vehicle which had been left unlocked in order to charge battery.  Rifled through glovebox.  Nothing taken.
  3. 20/10/23 Late morning.  Woodmere Way.  Suspect(s) attempted to steal tools but fled empty handed when victim saw them and scared them off.

Theft from Motor Vehicle:

  1. 16/10/23.  Overnight.  Beckenham Lane.  Cash stolen from vehicle.
  2. 14/10/23 Mid evening- 15/10/23 mid afternoon.  Valley Road.  Number plates stolen.
  3. 12/10/23 Early afternoon-17/10/23 late afternoon.  Beckenham Grove.  Windscreen wiper stolen.
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