13th January 2010
13th January 2010, Insp Neal Holland
Thank you for taking time to view this website and read my update on crime and neighbourhood issues that may concern you as a resident or visitor to Market Harborough & Lutterworth.
Market Harborough Joint Action Group Meeting (JAG)
The JAG is a fortnightly meeting that is chaired by me and brings together police officers, PCSO's, Police Authority Member, HDC officers from the Community Safety Team and other organisations that can assist in developing actions plans and initiatives to deal with issues of crime and ASB.
This year we have changed our format to these meetings; they are still held fortnightly but the location changes from here in Mkt Harborough to Lutterworth two weeks later. This in effect means there is a monthly meeting held at both of my stations, this allows us to discuss in depth matters that are pertinent to each Neighbourhood.
The next JAG is at Mkt Harborough 15th January 2010
News
I would like to wish you all a Happy New year!
Mkt Harborough District has been affected by the weather this past three weeks and this has had a knock on effect on the types of crime we have been experiencing.
There has been a sharp decline in the number of Dwelling House burglaries over the past four weeks. This last week we had only one such offence; which for the geographic size of the district (310 sq/miles) is fantastic news.
Other acquisitive crime such as vehicle crime has dropped two 2-3 offences per week, again superb but with word of warning. Those offences that have occurred could have been preventable had items such as lap-tops and Sat Nav's been removed from the vehicles by the owners.
Can I reinforce the message I have put out on Harborough FM, this is if you do defrost your car by leaving the keys in the ignition, please remain with or near to your vehicle. There have been several incidents in the County where people have left their car unattended with the engine running, only to return and find that it has been stolen. Please don't let this happen to you.
We have seen a large volume of calls made relating to 'snow balling' and my request is if you do make a call please be patient with officers that are attending.
Please be reassured that you live and work in an area that continues to maintain low levels of crime. My neighbourhood officers are always pleased to hear from you if you have any concerns - use the links on this web-site to see who your local officer is and send him/her an e-mail.
Neal Holland Mkt Harborough & Lutterworth
