Local Policing

Safer Neighbourhoods Team

Baughurst is covered by Hampshire Constabulary's Safer Neighbourhoods Team, PC Miriam (Mims) Edwards and PCSO Geoff Fermor-Dunman.

For information on what local policing does, its priorities for the area and beat surgery times, along with lots more interesting and useful information, visit Hampshire Constabulary's rural policing pages for the area.

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Latest Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter

-      overnight Friday (16^th) – Saturday (17^th) a van was broken into on a driveway in Woodlands Rd, Baughurst – chainsaw and planer stolen from within

-      sometime between the beginning of July and today, a shed has been broken into in Wolverton Common – hedge trimmer stolen

-      sometime between Tuesday (13^th) & Thursday (15^th), a cat has been shot with an air weapon on the Aldermaston Road in Sherborne St John.  Cat doing well (tail broken) but if you have any information about this horrible incident, please let us know

Staying with Sherborne St John, and in particular Kiln Road & Dancers Meadow, please be on your guard as the summer months have historically shown that there is an increase in garage break-ins in this area.  Report any suspicious behaviour immediately, and ensure your garages and vehicles are as secure as they can be.  Contact us if you need any advice.

And finishing with Sherborne St John again, and not really crime-related, but there have been a couple of near-miss incidents caused by inconsiderate parking around the primary school.  Geoff has been on patrol and issued some stern advice, but please show some consideration to pedestrians if you drop off and pick up your children from the school, or park in that area around that time – the children’s safety is paramount.

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Country Watch

This is a police-led scheme that works in partnership with other police departments such as Safer Neighbourhoods, Equine Liaison and Wildlife Crime.

Its aim is to reduce rural crime, reassure rural communities and improve communication between police, partner agencies and the communities themselves.

IIt's free to join and you'll be kept up to date with information from your local police about suspicious vehicles, people and crimes.  You'll also be able to pass on information about suspicious activities you may have witnessed, which is then shared with other members.  The scheme can also help with crime prevention steps such as property marking and the purchase of SmartWater (forensic coding system which can deter burglars, protect property and possessions) kits at reduced costs.

To find out more contact northandeast.countrywatch@hampshire.pnn.police.uk, or by phone on 07768 552907.

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