Hello Resident,

Just a quick message regarding a residential break this morning (vehicle related) and a request for you to complete our local survey as we look to address and collect feedback around parking/road safety in Burbage. 

Reported Crime and Appeals

Report of a residential burglary on The Fairway (near the Hillrise Junction) between 01:30 and 01:50 on the morning of the 27th of January. Suspects have entered the property via the side door, lock snap. It appears suspects were targeting the vehicle. They were disturbed and left empty handed. Whilst we have completed CCTV and door to door in the area, if you live on Hillrise, The Meadway or The Fairway and have CCTV of suspects or a suspect vehicle, please get in touch 25000050731 Darren.stretton@leics.police.uk 

I believe this is the first report this year of this type, but please get in touch if you would like any support around home security or vehicle security. 

Report of a disturbance at the Anchor Inn around 23:25 on the 25th of January. Police attended and dealt with the situation. A stop search was completed.

Patrols, Police Activity and local engagement

Your local Police beat team are working with Schools and businesses in the area to address increasing complaints regarding vehicles around schools, at school times. These complaints are received from parents, residents, and staff. 

Dealing with road safety requires a multi-agency approach. Due to the range of complaints, Burbage Police are seeking the support of local Schools, council, and county council to implement initiatives and solutions to support in reducing the risk to children, parents, cyclists, and motorists. 

We would be extremely grateful if you could take a couple of minutes to complete the below survey through Neighbourhood Link. Please be as accurate and constructive as possible to ensure we can identify and target concerns. These responses will be reviewed and used to support our push locally for solutions in Burbage. There is a comments section where you can write anything you feel relevant including suggestions on how to improve the situation. If you choose to sign up to Neighbourhood Link, you will receive weekly emails regarding Police activity and crime in Burbage. 

You can either click on the below link (please use a Burbage Postcode when completing the survey.

https://survey.neighbourhoodlink.co.uk/Survey/GUID/5dd55e88-e7c6-4434-a67c-2b961a0fe7bc

Please click here to complete the survey

We have been working for many years to address vehicle related complaints, especially outside schools at key times. Police activity has included seizing vehicles, issuing section 59’s, patrols, challenging motorists and working with schools.

We have also tried to encourage local businesses to make car parks available for parents, supported in “walk to school initiatives”, pushed for pavement bollards, extended double yellow lines, increased traffic wardens and pedestrian areas at key times.

We currently have Burbage infants, Burbage Juniors, Sketchley Hill Primary and Hastings High School which we are looking to address in Burbage. With the population ever increasing, please support us in ensuring children are kept as safe as possible when attending and leaving school. 

An example of complaints we get during the school hours which needs to stop immediately:

A lot of residents will either have attended one of the schools in Burbage or have children/grandchildren that do. We all have an interest in resolving this issue.  As we have already stated, to implement solutions, we need the support from partner agencies. Your feedback as a local resident, someone that works in the area or a parent, is greatly appreciated, and gives you a chance to have your say. Please take this opportunity.  

Crime prevention and issues to be aware of

Please consider home security and vehicle security. RFID wallets, steering locks, cactus spikes and driveway bollards are a must if you have high value or high-performance vehicles. 

Please report suspicious behaviour immediately and if you see a crime in progress, 999 immediately.

Other fairly local areas have suffered with vehicle thefts and suspicious behaviour believed to be linked to vehicle thefts so please be aware. 

Thank you and take care. 

The Burbage Beat Team

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