Hoveton Parish Council receives regular newsletters and reports from the Stalham Safer Neighbourhood Team and works closely with members of the team on local issues. Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel (SNAP) meetings are held regularly to agree local policing priorities, along with regular Public Engagement meetings and surgeries. The latest issue of the team’s newsletter can be found below:
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North Norfolk Police Newsletter (December 2018)
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Hoveton Police Update
Local residents will be pleased to hear that speeding on Stalham Road has been identified as a new SNAP (Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel) priority. This means that enforcement action will likely take place on Stalham Road over the next six weeks. Residents will also be pleased to hear that data gathered by Hoveton’s SAM2 is to be used in the prosecution of a speeding motorist.
Thankfully, Hoveton remains ‘burglary free’ at the moment, though historically in the run-up to Christmas there is a rise in dwelling burglary offences. With this in mind, residents are advised to report anything suspicious to Norfolk Police and to think about prevention (leaving lights on, leaving a car on the drive when out if possible, making sure doors and windows are locked). If you’re going away for Christmas, tell a neighbour and ask them to put a car on your driveway if they can.
Unfortunately, however, fly-tipping appears to be on the up. If you see fly-tipping taking place, this may be reported to Norfolk Police or to North Norfolk District Council. Fraud offences are also sadly becoming more frequent. Please contact Norfolk Constabulary on the non-emergency number 101 (or 999 if a crime is in progress) if you are concerned you may have been targeted in a fraud offence, or call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
Finally, a date for your diaries. Hoveton’s Beat Manager, PC Tom Gibbs, will be opening Hoveton Police Station to the public on Friday 18th January 2019 between 3pm and 4pm for a community engagement surgery. This is a wonderful opportunity for local residents to speak to PC Gibbs directly about any local issues or concerns they might have. He will have the kettle on!
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Police Warning – Cold Callers Posing As Police Officers
Norfolk Police are urging local residents to be vigilant to cold callers claiming to be police officers following a number of incidents across Norfolk. The scam can take many forms but reports suggest the scammers pose as undercover police officers, stating there has been a report of fraud on the victim’s bank account or that a family member has been arrested, before asking for personal bank details. Victims are taken by taxi to withdraw a large amount of cash, which is later collected by a courier or person involved in the fraud.
The first incident happened at Ashill, near Watton, on 27th November. There have since been incidents in Thetford, Diss and Holt. Detective Inspector Bruce Clark said: “Genuine police officers or staff would never approach residents and ask for cash withdrawals to be made or for people to purchase items on their behalf. I would ask people with vulnerable relatives, friends or neighbours to make sure they are aware of this type of scam.”
Officers have this advice:
• Never give out personal information about your bank account to anybody over the phone.
• If someone calls claiming to be a police officer, ask for their identification number and police force. Hang up and call 101 using a different phone. If you can’t use a different phone, wait at least five minutes before calling back. A genuine police officer will not mind waiting while you check.
• Police and banks will never ask you to give out personal details such as account numbers or PIN numbers.
• If you have given out information which could compromise your bank account security in any way, call your bank to cancel your cards as soon as possible.
• Never hand over money to someone at the door to be sent off elsewhere.Anyone with concerns about such calls should contact Norfolk Constabulary on the non-emergency number 101 (999 if a crime is in progress) or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
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North Norfolk Police Newsletter (November 2018)
Hoveton Parish Council receives regular newsletters and reports from the Stalham Safer Neighbourhood Team and works closely with members of the team on local issues. Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel (SNAP) meetings are held regularly to agree local policing priorities, along with regular Public Engagement meetings and surgeries. The latest issue of the team’s newsletter can be found below:
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North Norfolk Police Newsletter (October 2018)
Hoveton Parish Council receives regular newsletters and reports from the Stalham Safer Neighbourhood Team and works closely with members of the team on local issues. Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel (SNAP) meetings are held regularly to agree local policing priorities, along with regular Public Engagement meetings and surgeries. The latest issue of the team’s newsletter can be found below:
