Your Peppard Ward Councillors work closely with the local Police team, headed by Inspector Penny Mackenzie. Penny provides a weekly updates to us regarding all incidents in Caversham.

Penny's Team Update
I mentioned the spate of theft of doorbells in Lower Caversham recently in my last update. Enquiries have been continuing this week and a number of names have been put forward and although at the moment we believe the people responsible are under the age of 10, we will work with the Youth Offending service and Social Services to address their offending.

I anticipated we would experience an increase in the reported crime over the Halloween weekend but there were fewer reports than we had the previous weekend due to the hard work from the team to be out and about and speak with groups of youngsters before any offences were committed.

The team held two successful street briefings this week where various issues were raised by the residents in St Johns Rd and Queens Rd.

The police and other interested agencies met again on Thurs afternoon to discuss the burglaries in the area. We have started the problem solving process and will meet again in January to discuss an in depth analysis of the issues.

Further information regarding local crime and updates can be found on the Thames Valley Police website www.thamesvalley.co.uk Enter your postcode in the search box on the site.

27th November 2009

The following information covers the crime and incidents on the area since last Friday (13^th November 2009) There have been 59 Crimes/incidents reported across the three neighbourhoods which is an increase compared to the reported crime and incidents for the previous week (30) The following list do not details every reported crime but are those worthy of note. Significantly, the number of burglaries and attempt burglaries has increased despite the enormous amount of crime prevention and reduction work undertaken by the local police team.

Crimes of note include:-

Lower Caversham  (35  total – 3 of which  are crime related incidents)

• On 20^th Nov, a man reported a robbery in Falkland Rd having left a house in the road at about 1am

• On 22^nd Nov, a flat in Piggotts Rd was broken into and a car was broken into on Derby Rd

• On 23^rd Nov, a house in Meadow Way was broken into.

• On 25^th Nov, a car was stolen from outside the Star Pub. It was later recovered in Winnersh. A house in Douglas Rd was broken into on the same day.

• On 26^th Nov during the day, a house in Queens Rd was broken into via the rear and a house in Gosbrook rd was broken into.

• Between 27^th – 30^th Nov, there was an attempt to break into a house in Piggotts Rd through the back door.

• Between 14^th- 15^th Nov, a shed was broken into in Mill Green and property stolen.

• Between 15^th – 16^th Nov, a white ford transit van was stolen from Mill Rd.

• At 1330hrs on 19^th Nov, a male was disturbed having broken into a house in Henley Road. A male was arrested near by.

• At about 0230hrs, a male was robbed in Falkland Rd – he was not able to give a description of the offenders.

 North Caversham (CPV & Emmer Green) (14 total - 4 of which are crime related incidents)

• On 20^th Nov, an offence of handling was recorded. This followed the arrest of a suspect for a burglary in Whitby Green. He was charged and remanded to appear before Reading Magistrates Court.

• Between 24^th and 25^th Nov, a shed was broken into in the back garden of a house in Netley Close

• Between 26^th – 30^th Nov, an attempt burglary occurred at a house in Abbotsleigh gradens

 West Caversham (Heights & MapleDurham) (10 total, 1 of which is was a crime related incident)

• On 21^st Nov, a small fire in the woods in Badgers rise was reported – no dmage was caused.

• On 23^rd Nov during the afternoon an attempt was made to break into a house in Woodcote Rd.

• On 24^th Nov, a house in Blagrave lane was broken into.

• On 25^th Nov, a house in Kidmore Rd was broken into

• Between 25^th -26^th Nov, a house in Oakley Rd was broken into

• Between 27^th Nov -1^st Dec, an attempt was made to break into a house in Highmoor Rd.

20th November 2009

The following information covers the crime and incidents on the area since last Friday (13th November 2009) There have been 30 Crimes/incidents reported across the three neighbourhoods which a decrease compared to the reported crime and incidents for the previous week (47)

The following list do not details every reported crime but are those worthy of note. Significantly, there is has been a steady reduction in the number of dwelling burglaries reported. Although there are still burglaries being committed, it is predominantly sheds and garages that are being targeted.
Crimes of note include:-

Lower Caversham (12 total – 4 of which are crime related incidents)

• On 14th Nov, a pedal cycle was stolen from outside Waitrose.

• Between 14th- 15th Nov, a shed was broken into in Mill Green and property stolen.

• Between 15th – 16th Nov, a white ford transit van was stolen from Mill Rd.

• At 1330hrs on 19th Nov, a male was disturbed having broken into a house in Henley Road. A male was arrested near by.

• At about 0230hrs, a male was robbed in Falkland Rd – he was not able to give a description of the offenders.

North Caversham (CPV & Emmer Green) (6 total - 3 of which are crime related incidents)

• On 14th Nov, a house in Gayhurst Close was broken into.

• On 15th Nov, a young lad walking in Caversham Park Village was threatened and his phone taken

• Between 19th – 20th Nov, a house in Holyrood Close was broken into and property stolen

West Caversham (Heights & MapleDurham) (12 total, 4 of which is are crime related incidents)

• Between 15 – 16th Nov, a car was stolen from outside in Richmond Rd

• On the 18th Nov, 3 garages at Auburn Court, Church Rd and one in Hemdean Rd were broken into.

Team activity
On 14th Nov, the local team conducted an ANPR operation in Caversham. Several offences were identified and dealt with and two local males were arrested for going equipped to steal after screwdrivers, gloves and other items were found in their car.

On 16th Nov, a warrant was executed in Montague Street. A male was arrested and a number of items believed to be stolen were seized. Further enquiries are being made and the male will return on bail in December 2009

13th November 2009

The following information covers the crime and incidents on the area since last Friday (6th November 2009) There have been 49 Crimes/incidents reported across the three neighbourhoods which a slight increase compared to the reported crime and incidents for the previous week (41) but a large number of the reports concern domestic or domestic linked incidents.

The following list do not details every reported crime but are those worthy of note and include –

Lower Caversham (23 total – 5 of which are crime related incidents)

• Between 30th Nov – 6th Nov, a house in Kings Road was broken into and property stolen

• On 8th Nov, a GBH as reported after a man was attacked following a game of football. He has since withdrawn his complaint.

• At about 930am, a lady had her handbag snatched as she was walking along Coldicutt Street.

• Between 9th – 11th Nov, a house in Prospect Street was broken into.

• Between 1st – 11th Nov, a house in Rothwell walk had a rear window smashed.

• On 10th Nov, a house in Clonmel close was broken into.

• On 11th Nov, a white Mercedes Sprinter van was stolen from Anglefield Rd

• At about 9.30pm on the 13th Nov a male was the victim of robbery between Gosbrook Rd and Caversham Express.

North Caversham (CPV & Emmer Green) (16 total 2 of which are crime related incidents)

• 6th November, a lit firework was thrown into the return box at Blockbusters causing damage to the items inside.

• Around 1130pm on 6th Nov, the occupants at a house in Copse Ave disturbed people trying to break into the garage.

• 7th November, a house in Eric Ave was broken into.

• Between 3rd – 9th Nov, a house in Dumbarton Way was broken into and on 9th a house in Thetford mews also reported a burglary.

• 11th November, three men claiming to be from the Water Board attempted to gain entry into a home in Rotherfield Way. The quick thinking actions of the householder prevented anything from being taken.

• Between 10th – 12th November, a garage at a house in Lowfield Green was broken into and a pedal cycle stolen.

West Caversham (Heights & MapleDurham) (10 total, none of which is are crime related incidents)

• Between 6th – 7th November a garage in Blenhein rd was broken into.

• Overnight between 7th – 8th November, the Woodcote Way post office had a crate of soft drinks stolen.

• On 13th November, bricks were stolen from a garden in Blenheim Rd

• Between 13th - 16th November, a lawn mower was stolen from Highdown school.

6th November 2009

The following information was provided by our neighbourhood Inspector, Penny MacKenzie and covers the crime and incidents on the area since last Friday (30th October 09) There have been 41 Crimes/incidents reported across the three neighbourhoods which an decrease compared to the reported crime and incidents for the previous week but a large number of the reports concern domestic or domestic linked incidents.

The following list do not details every reported crime but are those worthy of note and include:

Lower Caversham (14 total – 4 of which are crime related incidents)
At about 10pm on the 30th Oct, a tree was set on fire in Caleta Close.

• At 2am on 31st Oct, the windows of a car were smashed in Gosbrook Road the male responsible has been identified and arrested.

• On 31st Oct between 9pm – 10pm, a lady had her handbag stolen will she was walking through Hills Meadow – enquiries are continuing.

• Overnight on the 1-2nd Nov, a car was broken into at Riverside Court. Although nothing was stolen, damage was caused to the steering wheel.

• At 3pm on 2nd Nov a lady had her handbag stolen while she was walking through Hills Meadow.

• At 8.30am, a car was damaged by a passing pedestrian. He has been identified and arrested and is currently on bail pending further enquiries being made.

• On 4th Nov at 1pm, a bicycle was stolen from a 12 year old lad.

• On 5th Nov at 5pm, a 13 year old lad was racially abused and assaulted by two other young lads – enquiries continue.

North Caversham (CPV & Emmer Green) (13 total 2 of which are crime related incidents)

• On 30th Oct a house in Dumbarton way was broken into and property stolen

• On 1st Nov three cars were broken into at Clayfield Copse

• On 3rd Nov, a car was broken into on the Henley Rd

• Between 5-6th Nov a shed was broken into at Ragley Mews and an arson offence was recorded at Budgens, Cavendish Rd was recorded after a firework was thrown through a rear window

West Caversham (Heights & MapleDurham) (14 total, 4 of which is are crime related incidents)

• On 30th Oct between 5-11pm, a house in Matlock rd was broken into and property stolen including the car parked outside.

• At about 1am on 31st Oct, a young man was assaulted and had property stolen from him whilst walking along Hemdean Rd.

• Overnight on 31st Oct, two vehicles parked in Clifton Park Rd were damaged and another car parked in Kidmore Rd was also damaged

• On 1st Nov, a house in The Mount was broken into

• On 2nd Nov, the occupant of a house in Blenheim Rd disturbed two offenders who had broken into the garage. One male has been arrested on suspicion of this offence and enquiries are continuing

• On 4th Nov between 1-7am, a car was broken into and property was stolen

• Between 2nd and 5th Nov, an attempt has been made to remove the lead from the roof of the Methodist Church on Highmoor Rd. Although no lead was removed, damage has been caused whilst trying to remove it.

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