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Wickhambrook Neighbourhood Watch
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Diane Townsend - 01284 774499
Police Direct - 01284 774100
Bury St Edmunds Police Station - 01284 774183
Haverhill CID - 01284 774470
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I'm Philippa Taylor and I'm BBC Radio Suffolk's West Suffolk producer. It's my job to search out stories that will be of interest to the county - so if there's an issue that's got you talking in Wickhambrook - then contact me. You can email me - philippa.taylor@bbc.co.uk - or ring me on 01359 271865.
Did you know that each day we broadcast a What's On diary for charity and community events too? Just give us ten days notice in writing - with contact details and useful information like wheelchair accessibility - and your event will be advertised free of charge. Phone our receptionists on 01473 250000 if you'd like to know more or check out our Suffolk website.
website last updated 8 May, 2012
Wickhambrook Neighbourhood Watch
The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme within Wickhambrook has various co-ordinators throughout the village who try to raise awareness of the scheme and keep "an eye out" for anything that looks suspicious and needs reporting.
Wickhambrook Events
SNT Community Priority Meeting
Come along to the next community priority setting meeting for the neighbourhood being held Wednesday 14th June 2012, 7.00 pm (until approximately 9.00 pm) and have your say to help influence local policing priorities where you live. Chat to your local officers and partner agencies face-to-face, raise any concerns you may have and hear what's being done to keep your community safe
In 2010 Suffolk Constabulary started its very own Facebook page. Since then we have kept our growing number of members up to date with on-going campaigns, operation results, arrests, community events and much more. We would like to reach as many people in Suffolk as possible so please visit our page at www.facebook.com/suffolkpolice and hit the ‘Like’ button.
Home Security Information Evening - Thursday 3rd May 2012
Drop in between 6pm and 8pm at the Memorial Social Centre. Come and talk to the experts Suffolk Constabulary, Crime Reduction Officers, Suffolk County Council Community Safety Officers Neighbourhood Watch, Havebury Housing Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Specialist Professional advice on: House/Garden/Trailer Security; Home Insurance; Property Marking; Dog, Cat and Horse microchipping, CCTV installation
Everyone Welcome - For further information please contact County Councillor Jane Midwood 01440 821428
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Crime Reports
Read the latest crime reports concerning Wickhambrook and the surrounding area.
Neighbourhood Watch
Find out all about Neighbourhood Watch in the village, schemes, how to join, etc.
Rural South Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter
Safer Neighbourhoods Team newsletter for Rural South with plenty of tips, information and news.
Reporting an Incident
Information on what to do if you want to report an incident, who to call, etc.
Crime Reduction Leaflets
There are a number of very helpful leaflets and booklets available to help with crime reduction.
Farmwatch
Find out about Farmwatch, how you can join and it can help you.
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Neighbourhood Watch
For a scheme to run all it needs is a co-ordinator. That is one person (plus a deputy if available) who simply keeps a small amount of neighbours informed of any issues that may currently affect them or their property. We generally receive our information via email and most Co-ordinators ask their members to provide them with an email address so that they can get updates quickly.
The more people we can get involved, the greater the voice it gives us as a community in voicing our concerns with the Police and we in return can expect a good amount of information and feedback that our village is being well policed.
We aim to keep you informed of the latest "happenings" in and around the village. If you know of a crime or can report something to us quickly it will be circulated to members and may even be placed on the website - our aim is to prevent us or our neighbours falling victim to a crime that may have been prevented just from knowing some information. The system works and we have assisted with solving and preventing crimes in our area - simply by passing information on - nothing else!
If you have any concerns about anything suspicious, security issues or any other aspect related to the Neighbourhood Watch then your co-ordinator is there to help you, however, they do not replace you reporting an incident yourself.
Window stickers are also available which tell any criminals that we are a community that cares and are looking out for each other. If you would like a sticker then please contact us.
Village Schemes
The scheme was reformed in October 2005 and we currently have schemes in the following locations:
Ashfield Green
Attleton Green (set up but currently vacant)
Bunters Road
Cloak Lane
Clopton Park (set up but currently vacant)
Coltsfoot Green
Croft Close
The Duddery
Mill Lane (currently vacant - needs a Co-ordinator)
Moor Green Close
Park Gate
Shop Hill
Thorns Close (set up but currently vacant)
Boyden Close (set up but currently vacant)
These schemes have a Co-ordinator and in some cases a Deputy. The Co-ordinators will have informed you if you are covered in their scheme and provided contact details. Members of schemes often receive a small discount on their House Insurance with certain companies (see this link for more info). We provide a newsletter and information when relevant.
We have 1 meeting a year where we discuss all business. Most Co-ordinators attend but it is not compulsory. We run a telephone contact scheme between ourselves should anything urgent arise, otherwise keep each other informed of any events and information.
If you would like to set up a scheme in your area you only need to cover a small number of houses. We would prefer small schemes as they are easier to manage. There is very little to do other than pass on information from time to time. Packs are available containing general information about the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. If you would like more details then please contact either Diane Townsend or Wickhambrook Neighbourhood Watch.
Useful links and information
Join Police Direct
Local Crime Mapping - type wickhambrook into the "search" option, then you can break down the crimes into Burglary, Robbery, Vehicle Crime, Violence and Anti-social behaviour by selecting the tabs on the top left hand side