Invitation to set policing priorities for Ryde

Residents in part of Ryde are being invited to have their say on the latest local policing priorities.

The Safer Neighbourhoods team for the Swanmore and Haylands beat is holding an extra police surgery to meet members of the public next week.

The event takes place on Thursday, December 8, 2011 between 6pm and 9pm at Ryde Academy in Pell Lane.

Sergeant Andy Gill from the Ryde Safer Neighbourhoods team said: “The interest and support of local residents is crucial to help us target the issues that matter most at the right times. We aim to keep crime down by maintaining an active presence in every neighbourhood. An excellent service can only be provided with the co-operation of the community. I would like to call on as many people as possible to spare some time to come and see us next Thursday night. Your views are important to ensure effective policing where you live.”

Overall crime levels in Ryde are down by five per cent since April 2011, when compared to the same eight months last year. The team will continue regular house-to-house ‘street mapping’ surveys across the town as well to gauge people’s opinions about crime in their area.

Also available at the event will be advice on crime prevention techniques, including tips on how to protect your home and property. Hampshire Constabulary is reinforcing its work to stop and catch burglars during Operation Nemesis this autumn and winter.

The Ryde Safer Neighbourhoods team can be contacted by phoning 101 or emailing [email protected]. Mini-com users can call 01962 875000.