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SHIRLEY WARD PANEL
Minutes of the Meeting held on 7th July 2009 (abridged)

Shirley Ward Update
After studying crime hotspot details and crime figures Sgt. Rob Smith gave an overview of crime over the previous three months.
Burglaries:- from a high of 19 burglaries in March, the months of May and June showed only 1 burglary in each month. Three people had been arrested and are on remand in connection with 40+ burglaries mainly committed on the Shrublands Estate.
Motor Vehicle Crime:- this is increasing in several areas in Shirley and is a mixture of "theft from and "theft of" motor vehicles. A free Vehicle Crime Prevention advice session has been arranged for Saturday 12th September 2009 10am-1pm at Halfords Store, Wickham Rd.
Community Payback Schemes:- these have been approved at Edenham School, Shrublands Community Centre and Fir Tree Gardens.
Youth Engagement "Fun in the Sun for Everyone":- Shirley SNT have organised 6 weekly afternoon sports events on Tuesdays, commencing 21st July 2-4pm on Shrublands.
ASBO's: two "on-conviction" ASBO's are planned, court dates in July. ABA's (Acceptable Behaviour Agreements) are being considered and Shirley SNT are working with Croydon Anti-social Behaviour Enforcement Officers when executing Warrants. Pressure is applied to criminal council tenants to act in a more sociable manner or be evicted from their premises.
Violence Against a person:- the figures appeared high to the panel members but Sgt. Smith advised that there are very few random assaults in Shirley. Most of those listed can be attributed to domestic violence.
Burglaries in Bridle Road:- it has been confirmed that the two recent burglaries were definitely not committed by the man sought by the Minstead Team. No specific patrols have been requested by the Minstead Team.

The SNT crime priorities for the next 3 months will be:-
1. Motor Vehicle Crime - theft from and theft of vehicles
2. Burglaries
And from the Shirley Youth Panel:-
3. Anti-social behaviour by youths

Other issues

• CCTV on Shrublands: 500 signatures have been obtained for a CCTV camera to be placed outside the shops in Broom Road. Further news is awaited as this petition has been presented to the council.

• Parkfields: great concerns that older youths with "staffie" type dogs are occupying the play area. Council Dog handlers are constantly being called in. SNT to investigate bye-laws about youths of 14+ years and will take any action necessary.

• Concerns were raised about a rise in ASB along the Wickham Road with drunken behaviour and intimidation. The SNT will investigate and advise the Ward Panel.

• Kempton Walk fence: the police and council advised that no further action can be taken by them regarding the broken fence. It is for the residents to combine and put pressure on the relevant residents' association and agree an action plan.

• Community Crime Fighters' Grants: A member of the Ward Panel has obtained funding for a new notice board outside Shirley Library to display Safer Neighbourhood notices and information.

The Shirley Ward Panel meets every 3 months.

SHIRLEY WARD PANEL
Minutes of the Meeting held on 31st March 2009 (abridged)

Shirley Ward Update
Burglaries: For each reported burglary there are victim reassurance visits and leaflets are delivered by the Safer Neighbourhood Team to surrounding homes. Additional high visibility patrols are carried out on Shrublands Estate as this estate was the worst area for burglaries in Shirley. Operation Spotlight posters delivered to Broom Road shops.
Motor vehicle crime: Crime prevention advice placed in current newsletter (delivery late April). Additional patrols in the Spring Park area. The mobile police station had been deployed at Orchard Way, Shirley Way and Broom road on 21st February and crime prevention advice had been handed out at each venue.
Drugs: Two search warrants had been executed on Shrublands. Both warrants were executed after full consultation with Housing Association and Council. Two additional arrests were made in Broom Road, after stop and searches. One suspect (adult) given a Cannabis PND, 2nd suspect (youth) charged with possession. On 26th March 09, a possession order was obtained for a Shrublands address. The 17 year old youth subject to this order has been the main drugs runner on the estate for over a year, and has been responsible for the majority of the violent ASB.

PC Abrahams is meeting with the Drugs 'N' Alcohol Unit - they visit schools and it is planned to go to Edenham School. There will be a multi-agency meeting on 1st April at Edenham School looking at drug dealing, ASB, etc. A Section 59 was served with regards to an off-road motorcycle in the Parkfields area. The bike was seen in use the following day and seized by the police.

The SNT crime priorities for the next 3 months will be:-
1. Burglary - Shrublands Estate
2. Motor Vehicle Crime on Shirley Oak - theft of/theft from

Other issues

• Joint SNT/Community Payback scheme started with 3 possible sites - Edenham School, Shrublands Community Centre and Woodland area in Temple Avenue.

• Kempton Walk Fence: no repairs have been carried out. Greenview residents are also experiencing problems and Cllr. Marshall will liaise with Cllr. Slipper on this matter.

• A petition in favour of CCTV near the Broom Road shops is to be compiled. Councillor Marshall will then present this to the Council in July.

• 7 members of the Ward Panel attended training at Croydon Town Hall covering Anti-Social Behaviour and Working with the Police & the Wider Community. The course was run by the Safer London Foundation.

• Business Watch - ideas to revive and set up the Shirley Business Watch were discussed.

• The new Police Pledge was reviewed. A full version can be obtained from Croydon Police Station or by viewing on the website www.met.police.uk. Every message directed to your Safer Neighbourhood Team should receive a response within 24 hours.

Any member of the public can leave a message for the Ward Panel via the telephone number or email address given at the bottom of this page. Your concerns and views are important to the Ward Panel. Please leave your contact details and preferably a landline telephone number.

Telephone the Shirley Safer Neighbourhood Team on 020 8721 2469, or, email shirley.snt@met.police.uk who will pass on your comments to the Ward Panel
The Shirley Ward Panel meets every 3 months.