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Preventing Crime in your Community
Hotspots
House break-ins (and attempted) in Moredun 7,
Gracemount and Mayfield Road 5 each, Inch 4. Prestonfield, Southhouse
and Gilmerton 2 each.
Theft (and attempted) of motor vehicles were
highest in the Mayfield Road area with 7, Prestonfield 6, Gilmerton 3,
and there were 2 each in Inch, Gracemount, Southhouse and Moredun.
Vandalism figures went up throughout the area
last month. Moredun suffered 27 incidents of vandalism. Gilmerton and
Gracemount had 19 incidents reports in each area, and Southhouse had 18.
Inch 14, Prestonfield 4, and Mayfield Road 3.
Bogus Callers
Police and public alike were shocked by the
callousness of crimes committed against a pensioner couple in the
Newington area last month. I am sure I am not alone in hoping the couple
make a full recovery, and that the guilty parties are prosecuted to the
full extent of the law.
Festive Road Safety Campaign
Drivers be advised, Lothian & Borders Police will
carry out their Festive Road Safety Campaign from 10th December to 7th
January. Do not drink and drive. By drinking alcohol or driving under
the influence of drugs (even some prescription and over the counter
drugs) you could cause a serious or fatal accident. You will lose your
license and possibly your job as a result. On this issue Police have no
discretion.
Personal Safety Over Festive Season
If you are out and about over the festive period wrap
up warm and make sure you do not put yourself in a situation where you
are not in control of yourself, i.e. get so drunk you are vulnerable to
accident, hypothermia, or attack. If going to the
Hogmanay celebrations on Princes Street this year remember, only plastic
bottles will be allowed through the cordon.
Panel News
Members of South Edinburgh Crime Prevention Panel have
been out delivering leaflets to assist police, in response to the recent
attack on an elderly couple in Newington.
Off-Road Bikers
A report is to be put before South Edinburgh
Partnership's Community Safety Group at their next meeting. I have
spoken to some off-road bikers but would like to hear from more.
Please contact Max Volino on 664 3275 if you would
like your ideas or views to be heard.
Personal Safety Alarms and Garden Shed Alarms
are available from South Edinburgh Crime Prevention
Panel to callers at St. Leonard's Police Station. The alarms cost £6.00
and £10.50 respectively, and make an ideal Christmas gift.
May we wish everyone a very safe and happy Christmas.
See our website or contact us at www.secpp.com
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