Our News - November 2021
Welcome to November's edition of our newsletter!
In this month's edition of our newsletter, we will provide some updates of what happened in October.
Crime Stats
Please see the crime stats for September 2021
If you have any information about a crime, please ensure you contact the Police as soon as possible.
In the event of an emergency, please call 999
If you would like to submit information to the police after a crime has taken place, please call 101.
Alternatively, you can report online via www.westmercia.police.uk or via Crimestoppers via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please also make us aware of any instance of crime by sending us a message via our Facebook Page via the link below
https://www.facebook.com/arlestonneighbourhoodwatch/
Alternatively, please reply to one of our emails that you may've received from us.
We will share any relevant information with our scheme members and social media followers. This will help to raise more awareness of crimes taking place within our communities.
Thank you
Join our scheme
We have welcomed nearly 250 members to our neighbourhood watch scheme, which is fantastic!
We would like to reach out to more residents of Arleston, College & Wellington, to join us.
If you have friends or family who live within our communities, please introduce them to our scheme.
We would like to encourage everyone to sign up to our Neighbourhood Watch Scheme via the link below:
https://members.ourwatchmember.org.uk/join
Thank you
Fireworks
Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, whether at an organised display or in their back garden. Here you’ll find out the law around using fireworks as well as how to stay safe, and report those using fireworks in a dangerous or threatening way.
Fireworks and the lawWhat time can fireworks be used?
Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm.
Exceptions are:
Bonfire night: 7am to midnightNew Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year: 7am to 1am the following dayCategories of fireworkscategory one: ‘Throwdown fireworks’ including firecrackers, bangers and party popperscategories two and three: ‘Adult fireworks’ available in shopscategory four: Professional display fireworks available from specialist suppliersWho can use fireworks?
According to The Fireworks Regulations 2004 and The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015:
anyone over 18 can buy, carry or use category one, two and three fireworks
anyone over 16 can only buy, carry or use category one fireworks
anyone over 12 can buy Christmas crackers
only licensed professionals can buy, carry and use category 4 fireworks unless part of an organised event by licensed professionals,
fireworks cannot be used on the street or in a public place
it’s an offence to throw or set off any firework (including sparklers and category 1 fireworks) in or into any highway, street, thoroughfare or public space
What is the impact of firework misuse?
Used irresponsibly, fireworks can cause damage to property and do significant harm to people and animals. Not only is there a danger from fireworks exploding, they can also pose a serious fire risk as well.
This is why members of the public may only use fireworks on private property, such as their back gardens, and only licensed professionals can use them in public places.
What you can do
If a local retailer is selling adult fireworks to people under 18, please report it to your local Trading Standards.
If children are setting off fireworks in your area, our first advice is to ask them politely to stop. It’s possible they’re unaware that they are breaking the law. If you know their parents, perhaps ask them to intervene.
If you’re having an ongoing problem with people setting off fireworks, please report antisocial behaviour to the Police by calling 101. Alternatively, please report online via
Keeping animals safe
Off Road Bikes
Special thanks to our local PCSO's who have been out and about on Limekiln Lane, looking for off road bikes.
Please to report that no off road bikes have been seen in the area
If you do witness any off road bikes being used within our community, please call the Police via 101 or report online via
Thank you
Anti Social Behaviour
Between 25th October - 21st November 2021, Neighbourhood Watch are running a campaign "Say No To ASB"
Antisocial behaviour (ASB) incidents have increased over the last three years. Police forces, councils and housing associations are reporting significant spikes in ASB cases – and these are not minor incidents. They are complex and serious cases causing real harm to many people.
45% of people say ASB is a problem where they live, and 56% of those who had either been a victim of or a witness to ASB did not report it to anyone. *
We are encouraging our fellow neighbours to say no to ASB.
We are pleased to share some information with you about how to deal with different types of anti social behaviour
Please ensure you report any instances of anti social behaviour to the relevant authorities.
Neighbourhood Matters
Have you signed up to "Neighbourhood Matters" yet?
Sign up now to hear about policing updates, crime prevention, ongoing incidents and to learn more about what our local Police team are doing in our community.
Sign up today via
Stolen Bike
This Saracen Mantra bike was stolen from a garage in Harvey Crescent, Arleston. It was noticed at 3pm this afternoon that it had been stolen.
It had a lock around the seat and has maxxis tyres
This has been reported to the Police. If you have any information about this bike theft or you have any CCTV footage of those responsible, please call the Police on 101
Alternatively, please report online via www.westmercia.police.uk
For information on how to protect your bike, please visit the link below
https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/protectyourbicycle
Thank you
Police Appeal
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a report of arson in Wellington.
It happened around 1.30am on Saturday 23 October in Cherry Tree Close.
Officers would like to identify a person who was riding a dark-coloured bicycle and wearing a dark top and light-coloured trousers with thick reflective horizontal strips.
Anyone who may have seen this person, captured them on dash cam or has any other information about this incident is asked to get in touch.
Anyone with information can visit
https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/
Please ensure you quote incident 56 of 23 October.
Get involved in our scheme
If you would like to get involved with the running of our scheme, we would love to hear from you.
We would really like to reach more members of our community and tell them about our scheme and the benefits of joining!
If you are already a member, please consider mentioning the scheme to your family, friends, work colleagues or neighbours who live in our community. We would like to bring our community together to acknowledge any environmental issues that there may be.
We want to create a safer environment for residents of all ages. If you would like to get involved, please confirm your interest by sending us a message on our Facebook page via the link below
We are also looking for someone who can help with creating graphics or video content for our social media channels.
If you would like to volunteer for any of these roles, please let us know!
We look forward to hearing from you!
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