Neighbourhood Newsletter
Coleraine Rural
December 2011
VACANT PROPERTIES
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR
Vacant properties in the Coleraine Rural
area being targeted by thieves seeking to
steal copper and lead.
Sergeant Jonathan Anderson is asking that
if anyone is seen acting strangely around a
vacant house, that you contact police
immediately on Tel - 0845 600 8000
or 999 in an Emergency.
As we enter the more inclement weather
we would ask that you keep an eye on
vulnerable or elderly neighbours,
particularly in the Rural area. Let us know
of anyone you are concerned about and
we will call with them and give them
some advice. Our Contact Details are
listed on the last page of our Newsletter.
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HELP PREVENT FUEL THEFTS THIS WINTER
Neighbourhood Officers in Coleraine are
asking the public to help prevent the theft
of heating oil, over the winter months.
They say that householders can and should
take appropriate measures to safeguard
their property or premises from thieves.
Inspector Catherine Magee said, “I would
ask householders to lock their tanks to
prevent easy access, and to consider fitting
sensor lights to brighten up dark areas
around their home, and in particular where
the oil tank is sited. This will help to deter
those engaged in this type of crime as few
thieves like to be caught in the spotlight
when carrying out their unlawful activities.”
“Unfortunately this type of crime is usually
only discovered when the central heating
doesn’t come on, or stops unexpectedly, by
which time the thieves are long gone.
So, help us to help you by regularly
checking the oil level in your tank so that
if a theft does occur you will know when
it took place and how much was taken.”
“Be a good neighbour and remember to
report promptly to police any suspicious
activity, particularly lorries, vans and cars
towing trailers with containers that would
be capable of transporting oil that you
can see in your local neighbourhood.”
“To minimise the risk of loss
householders should order smaller
amounts more often, while owners of
commercial vehicles should consider
filling their lorries and vans first thing in
the morning rather than last thing at
night as this will minimise the risk of loss,
and will help to thwart those engaged in
this type of crime,” concluded Inspector
Magee.
So What Did You Say?, And What Did We Do Recently?? Read on…
You Said – We want safe beaches for
our families and visiting guests in
Castlerock and Downhill.
We Did – We met up with RNLI
Lifeguards regularly for Briefings and
taking action against identified
suspicious persons / vehicles.
You Said – We are concerned about
the speed of vehicles on the
Dunderg Road in Macosquin.
We Did – We carried out speed
checks in the area and spoke with
motorists to educate them.
You Said – We want you to engage
with older people in the community
to provide reassurance to them.
We Did – We are engaging with
groups such as in Articlave &
throughout the Area including Sgt
Anderson playing bowls in Kilrea.
You Said – We want your assistance
with events etc within the
community.
We Did – We assisted with scores of
events during the past few months
such as here at the Cancer Charity
parade in Garvagh Main Street.
You Said – We want you to engage
with teenagers in our local schools in
the Area.
We Did – We delivered Citizenship
Training and in this picture we visited
Coleraine Girls High School to help
fundraising for their Malawi Mission.
You Said – We want you to protect
us by detecting criminals and
reducing crime.
We Did – We have taken scores of
culprits through the doors of
Coleraine Court. Here pictured with
two visiting German Police Officers.
You Said – We want you to have a
more visible policing presence on
our streets.
We Did – We have increased our foot
and cycle patrols. We now perform
cycle patrols in Castlerock, Articlave,
Garvagh, Kilrea amongst others…
You Said – We are really worried
about an increase in Rural Crime
including thefts of metal / machinery
from remote areas.
We Did – We arranged a Rural Crime
Seminar. We also caught two thieves
red handed at a derelict property in
Aghadowey. More is planned…
You Said – We want more access to
local Neighbourhood Officers at
published times in our local
communities.
We Did – We now have Rural
Surgeries in most areas and more
planned. Pictured is Constable Millar
the recent opening in Castlerock.
You Said – We would like better
traffic regulation of our Rural Events
such as Vintage Rallies etc.
We Did – We have tried our best to
facilitate these as seen here during
the recent successful Garvagh
Agricultural Show.
You Said – We want you to deal
robustly with Hate Crimes, whether
Sectarian, Homophobic or Racist.
We Did – We promote the ‘Hands
Off My Friend’ initiative. Recently we
arrested three youths for Racism and
had a local male sentenced to nine
months for a Sectarian Hate Crime.
You Said – We want you to engage
with a range of different community
groups, voluntary groups, sporting
associations etc.
We Did – We do and have made new
links with local GAA clubs, Youth
Clubs and pictured with Riding for
the Disabled at Castleroe, Coleraine.
You Said – We want you to work with
our young people to empower them
and help them to be more
self-confident.
We Did – Con Abernethy arranged a
5 session Beauticians Course for half
a dozen local girls in Garvagh, also
giving them Citizenship advice.
You Said – We are sick and tired of
the discarded rubbish in our
communities which ultimately leads
to Anti-Social Behaviour and a Fear
of Crime.
We Did – We have worked with the
Local Community, Partners such as
the NEELB Youth Worker to engage
with young people to conduct
Community Litter Picks in Ringsend,
Aghadowey, the Glens with the local
GAA and with Garvagh Forum &
Constable Barber as pictured.
You Said – The young people
complain have nothing to do and
nowhere to go…
We Did – With partners such as
Coleraine Council & NEELB we have
reinvigorated the Garvagh Youth
Building and have a new Youth
Initiative on-going.
You Said – We are concerned that
someone will be seriously injured by
driving recklessly on our beaches in
Castlerock and Downhill.
We Did – We continuously patrol the
beaches, particularly at peak times,
utilising speed detection equipment
when required.
You Said – We are really concerned
about Anti-Social Behaviour in the
Greenmount estate particularly at
the Shops and the Forest opposite.
(This area is at the boundary
between Coleraine Town and Rural
and policed by Rural NPT Con Smith)
We Did – We have worked hard with
the local Community Association and
other agencies such as the Council,
businesses, NEELB Youth Worker
Michael Walker, local artist Ross
Wilson to do several initiatives such
as a project to create a community
mural of a local sporting legend and
as seen in the picture to conduct a
clear-up of the forest with locals.
A major part of the initiative was
removing high level planting in front
of the shops that attracted AntiSocial Behaviour and this was
replaced by decorative flower boxes,
all coordinated by Constable Smith.
You Said – We want you to keep us
updated as to what you are doing to
Protect us in a Personal and
Professional way.
We Did – We provide updates
through Newsletters, the Web,
Facebook and meetings such as this
recent DPP meeting in Castlerock.
You Said – We are sick of Graffiti and
Anti-Social Behaviour at Duck Lane,
Castlewalk Mews in Castlerock.
We Did – We arranged lighting at a
neighbouring house, a clean up of
the lane and a respray of the fence.
This has resulted in virtual no
reoccurrence in the area. Con Millar
pictured.
You Said – We need policing on
Rathlin Island during the Jigs and
Rigs Festival recently to give security
to the Islanders and visitors.
We Did – On his scheduled weekend
off, Sgt Anderson assisted his Moyle
colleagues by taking the ferry and
spending the day on the island.
OUR PRIORITIES
OUR CATCHMENT AREA
These are flexible and we consult regularly
with our community and partners:
Our base is in Garvagh PSNI station and
we cover the Rural Area of Coleraine
Borough Council , West of the River Bann.
1.
To Prevent & Deter Anti-Social
Behaviour
2.
To Prevent & Deter Anti-Social Driving
3.
To Reduce Rural Crime and Detect
Offenders
This includes the following places:
Garvagh, Kilrea, Castlerock, Articlave,
Macosquin,
Aghadowey,
Downhill,
Ringsend, Agivey, Boleran, Moneydig,
The Glens, Boveedy and Castleroe.
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
Name of Officer
Mobile Number
Neighbourhood Patrolled
Inspector Catherine Magee
07764 638371
Coleraine Town & Rural Teams
Sergeant Jonathan Anderson
07793 960528
Coleraine Rural Team
Constable O’Connor
07500 900629
Ringsend, Aghadowey, Agivey
Constable Smyth
07500 902234
Garvagh Rural
Constable Abernethy
07500 904205
Kilrea Town
Constable Donald
07500 901035
Kilrea Rural
Constable Barber
07795 152768
Garvagh Town
Constable Millar
07500 901724
Castlerock, Articlave, Downhill
Constable Smith
07500 903625
Castleroe, Greenmount, Macosquin
Neighbourhood Policing Team Contact Telephone
0845 600 8000 Ext 83300 / 83341
Crime stoppers Telephone Number
0800 555 111
Emergency Telephone Number
999
Non-emergency Telephone Number
0845 600 8000
Email
NPTColeraineRural@psni.pnn.police.uk
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