SLEEPERS HILL ASSOCIATION
Neighbourhood Watch
Quick guide – November 2011
Recent news
Earlier in 2011 there was a small number of reports of thefts from garden sheds (and an attempted house break-in) on the upper north side of the hill. No arrests have been made.
Helpful facts
The Sleepers Hill neighbourhood watch (NHW) co-ordinator is Matt Johnson (Hollygate, 01962-869769,
). Please let him know of any incidents that involve the police so that other residents can be informed of potential issues. Matt receives communications from the police / NHW authorities and where applicable will send them to the SHA secretary for distribution to all residents.
The non-emergency number for the police is 101. This 24-hour number is to be used if you have concerns but do not require an immediate police attendance.
Cold calling / rogue traders – If anyone has any information about traders who are cold calling or requires any advice on doorstep crime they can contact Hampshire County Council’s Quick Response Team on 01962 833666 (Monday – Friday 0900hrs to 1700hrs) where specially trained officers are on hand to provide assistance. If urgent assistance is required outside of these hours please contact Hampshire Police on 0845 045 4545.
Police – Our area is covered by Hampshire Constabulary’s Southgate Safer Neighbourhoods team. The name and contact details of the Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) who covers Sleepers Hill have been given to residents.
Advice on home security can be found at www.hampshire.police.uk/Internet/advice/secure.
To view a map of recent crimes in our local area, go to www.police.uk and type in your postcode. It also has details and photographs of our neighbourhood policing team and advice on home and vehicle security, reporting crime and antisocial behaviour, and much more.