Neighbourhood Watch – November

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

 

Hate Crime – This type of crime has been in the news recently. It is motivated by someone’s hostility or prejudice towards another person because of their race, gender, religion, sexuality, disability or another prejudice. Hate crimes include posting offensive or abusive messages online about a person or group of people.

Anyone can be a victim of hate crime. For example a person may be targeted because someone else thinks they are gay, or because they have a child with a disability.

These incidents have a devastating effect on the victim’s family as well as the victim. They are an attack on a community or group.

Reporting Hate Crime

All hate incidents should be reported so that the police and other agencies know the extent of the problem and can take action.

Police can be contacted through 101 or by the police online reporting form.

Other ways of reporting are:

Crimestoppers. Phone 0800 555 111 or online.

Citizens Advice Bureaux.

Victim Support. 0333 2710094 or online.

Stop Hate UK. Has a 24-hour helpline.

True Vision Online via their website.

Meeting of Co-Ordinators

Co-Ordinators met on October 18. The main points were:

  • The 20mph vehicle speed limit was, in general, observed past the school where it was entirely justified. Outside Wenvoe it was felt there were many places and times of day, when the limit was poorly observed and caused frustration to drivers. It was recommended that our views be passed to our Vale Councillor.
  • Crime prevalence data from the PCSO for the last few months were reviewed. Most frequently reported was anti-social behaviour followed by fly tipping and then vehicle crime.
  • It was noted that the St Lythams Estate Facebook page was well used by residents and a useful source of information. An example of current crime in the Estate is of 2 masked individuals on bikes stealing opportunistically in the middle of the night.
  • It was recommended that owners should ensure their property, including residence, be securely locked when not in use.

 

Alan French