Ashburnham Triangle Association

The good news is that domestic burglary figures continue to decline within the Triangle. The bad news, however, is that motor vehicle crime, mainly involving theft from motor vehicles; motorbike and bicycle theft is on the increase.   It may be difficult to protect your car from a determined, professional thief, but in most cases car crime is committed by opportunists who often take less than a minute to get into a vehicle.  Thieves like items that are concealable, removable, accessible and valuable. The top 5 most common items stolen from vehicles are Don't leave valuables on show in unattended  vehicles. Thieves look for Sat Navs and phones left behind in cars. Electrical items - Laptops, portable navigation units and mobile phones Unattended bags left in view - documents such as disabled badges Number plates Alloy wheels Catalytic converters (part of the exhaust system) Have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions from the Metrop...

If three blokes come to your door in hi-viz jackets, like they did to us the other day, saying they’re doing a survey for moneysupermarket.com, it’s not the moment for bonhomie and inclusiveness and for asking them in for a cup of tea and a squint at your energy bills. When a fourth materialised at the back in a suit and tie, I did ask if they usually travelled in packs, but the answer seemed reasonable - two were trainees and one was the area manager. Luckily my daughter was there, with better fraud-antennae than I have, not so given to mindless optimism. She saw them off, and was proved right by a call to moneysupermarket.com, who said they never send people door to door. The police came round and opined that the hi-viz mob were probably less interested in identity fraud than in physically snaffling a few valuables after they’d distracted you. Apart from expected advice about examining ID and not letting people in, the police suggested taking a picture of them. I love it: ‘Co...

Final Reminder: Safer Neighbourhoods Police Street Meet, This Saturday 30th July 2016, 2 pm – 3 pm Where : Outside the Ashburnham Arms Pub, Ashburnham Retreat (also known as the Play Street), off Ashburnham Grove, Greenwich, SE10 8UH We are holding a drop-in for local residents to discuss any policing related matters or issues of concern with our dedicated PCSO (Police Community Support Officer), Henry Lawton , of the Greenwich West Safer Neighbourhoods Police Team. With the imminent closure of Greenwich Police Station , these events take on an even greater significance and give you the opportunity to meet our SNT team as well as to enjoy an afternoon drink on a summer's day and the hospitality of the Ashburnham Arms pub.   This event is open to anyone who lives in or near to the Ashburnham Triangle. Just turn up at any time on Saturday between 2 pm – 3 pm. We look forward to seeing you on the day. David Scales - Ashburnham Triangle Security Hub ...

Greenwich Police Station situated on Royal Hill / Burney Street It is with much regret to inform you of the permanent closure of Greenwich Police Station in Royal Hill / Burney Street. The Doors will be finally closed at the end of this month. Our Safer Neighbourhoods Team will still be vigilant within the area and will share the Royal Parks Police office within Greenwich Park located near Charlton Way (Shooters Hill) Main Gates. You will also be able to visit them with any queries or concerns at Greenwich Market on either Wednesday or Thursday between 7pm and 8pm or on Saturday afternoons between 2pm and 3pm situated near the Greenwich Market Managers office.  Nearby Police Stations that are still open 24 hours a day are Lewisham and Plumstead.

If anyone would like to contribute to the ATA newsletter this summer, you would be very welcome. If you have thoughts about anything local that you’d like to share, let us know. It doesn’t have to be something dramatic – like when a bus nearly dropped down a hole on Blackheath Hill. It could be quiet and domestic. Have you been hitched up to the new water meter system without being told? Have you found the new cyclists’ Quietway, labelled Q2 on the road? Any sparrows in your garden? It need only be a few sentences - and a picture would be good. Questions are also welcomed, and feedback about the ATA. It might not be possible to include everything: inclusion is at the discretion of the editor, Andrew Steeds. Please send copy to him by 25th July, which is this Monday coming, at andrew@simplyput.co.uk The newsletter comes out every summer and is delivered to all reachable doors. It aims to let people know what the ATA has been doing and about some other things happen...

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