The Ward Panel Members voted for this as a Priority due to increase in Residential Burglaries on the Ward - historically during the Autumn/Winter session there has been sharp increase residential Burglaries due to the day getting shorter/darker-To reduce the overall Residential Burglaries on the ward so that the community/residents that we serve can live/feel safe on the Ward

Reassurance foot patrols on the Burglary hotspot area on the ward. Every Victim of Burglary to be visited and offer CP advice and provide Crime Ref No for safe keeping

Motor vehicle crime has been identified as the most prevalent issue in Valley with residents expressing concerns regarding the number of Theft of/from Motor Vehicle incidents

Increased high visibility patrols in problem areas, crime prevention leaflets/letters given to residents and attempts to request businesses to increase the level of security in their car parks where these issues are occurring. Officers will pay attention to vehicles whilst on patrol and if any vehicles are identified as being vulnerable, i.e. valuables on display or insecure vehicle then officers will try locate the owners and offer crime prevention advice to prevent them from becoming targets.

ASB-Anti-Social Behaviour in and around the Albert Cres E4 area-during the period of Op Autumn Nights-Halloween/Firework and general ASB issues

Reassurance foot targeted high visibility patrols of the location. Crime Prevention advice/leaflets given out to deter any ASB related issues. Anti-Social Behaviour warnings issued to offenders if possible