Local Police & crime updates for Caversham for  4th, 11th and 24th December 2009. Click here for November updates See Insp. Penny MacKenzie's report on the local Police team
Inspector Penny MacKenzie	Sergeant Rob Pitman	PCSO John Hendy	PC Michelle Clements
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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 - 24th December 09

The team have had an incredibly busy few days this week dealing with many snow related incidents. There were over 70 reported incidents in Caversham between the 21^s - 23^rd alone.

While the issues rumble on about the chaos on the streets of Reading, I am very proud of the actions my officers took whilst on duty including assisting to bring a new life into the world (see below)

 “The snow may have brought misery to many but it brought joy to one Emmer Green family who welcomed baby Remy into the world (see Reading post) Dad Simon Ayerst was stranded in town on Monday with his three-year-old son Torsten while mum Justine Wass was at home in labour. But thanks to the emergency services and the public, both parents managed to be in the same place as their new son was born at home in Russet Glade just after 9pm, weighing 10lb.

Simon managed to wave down a 4x4 fire service vehicle which took him to the hospital but Justine wasn’t there. The ambulance hadn’t even left to get to her because there were none available. ”Mr Ayerst was taken home with two midwives and a police officer who had brought in her own 4x4 vehicle after hearing the call for help on the radio system. Already at home helping Ms Wass were members of the Caversham team -  PC Chris Butcher and PCSO Robert Dunford. PC Butcher said: “I was on foot so a member of the public ran me up there”. Ms Wass said: “It was really nice for everyone to come around and help and now we are looking forward to a family Christmas at home.”

24th December 2009

The following information covers the crime and incidents on the area since last Friday 18^th Dec. There have been 21 crimes/incidents reported across the three neighbourhoods which is another decrease compared to the reported crime and incidents for the previous week (39) The following list do not detail every reported crime but are those worthy of note. Significantly, the number of burglaries and attempt burglaries being reported has decreased as more people are at home at the moment. We do generally have a rise in this type of crime in the week after Christmas as those who may have been away, return home to find they have become victims of crime.

Top tip: - if you are not at home – take steps to make it look as if you are. Ask a friend of neighbour to park on your drive, use timer switches on lights & radios. Cancel any usual deliveries and ask a friend/neighbour to push any mail delivered through the letter box and pop in daily to draw your curtains. There is lots of crime prevention advice on the TVP website.

Crimes of note include:-

 Lower Caversham (15 total – 4 of which  are crime related incidents)

• On 19^th Dec, the hub caps from a car parked in Ardler Rd was stolen.

• On 19^th Dec a man was assaulted at P&A stores. The offender has been arrested and dealt with for the offence.

• On 19^th Dec a car was stolen from Paddock Rd

• On 20^th Dec male has been arrested and charged with a domestic related assault

• On 21^st Dec, following a domestic related incident, a male was arrested for possession of cannabis. He was later released without charge.

• On 22^nd Dec, a local resident reported that he had been the victim of internet fraud.

 North Caversham (CPV & Emmer Green) (3 total – one of which is a crime related incident)

• Between 18^th – 20^th Dec an attempt was made to break into a car parked in Grove Rd

• Between the 21^st – 22^nd a car parked in Lowfield Rd was damaged.

• On 23^rd Dec, a male reported having his phone stolen from his jacket pocket whilst in a local pub.

West Caversham (Heights & MapleDurham) 3 total, 2 of which is a crime related incident)

• on 21^st Dec a public order incident was reported  following a traffic incident in the icy conditions on St Peters Hill

 11th December 2009

The following information covers the crime and incidents on the area since last Friday (4^th Dec) There have been 31 Crimes/incidents reported across the three neighbourhoods which is a significant decrease compared to the reported crime and incidents for the previous week (58) The following list do not details every reported crime but are those worthy of note. Significantly, the number of burglaries and attempt burglaries are continuing to increase despite the crime prevention and reduction work undertaken by the local police team with our partner agencies

Crimes of note include:-

• Lower Caversham  ( 14 total – 2 of which  are crime related incidents)

• Between 3^rd-10^th Dec a house on Kings rd was broken into

• Overnight on the 6^th Dec one house in Ian Mikardo way was broken into and there was an attempt to break into another one.

• Between 5^th-7^th Dec, a shed was broken into in Montague Street

• Between 4^th -7^th Dec there was an attempted burglary in Mill Green

• Between 7^th-8^th Dec, a house was broken into in North Street and two sheds were broken into in Ian Mikardo Way

• On 10^th Dec, a house in Queens rd was broken into

North Caversham (CPV & Emmer Green) (5 total - 1 of which is a crime related incidents)

West Caversham (Heights & MapleDurham) 12 total, 2 of which were crime related incidents)

• On 5^th Dec, a house was broken into in Kidmore Rd. A separate garage was also broken into. The owners of a house in Hemdean Rd disturbed offenders trying to break into their house

• Between 6-7^th Dec, a house in Highmoor Rd was broken into

• On 7^th Dec, a house in Blaenant, Emmer Green was broken into

• Overnight on the 8^th Dec, a house in Woodcote Rd was broken into.

• During the day on 9^th Dec, two houses in Hemdean Rise and Hemdean Rd were broken into.

 4th December 2009

The following information covers the crime and incidents on the area since last Friday (13^th November 2009) There have been 58 Crimes/incidents reported across the three neighbourhoods which is a very slight decrease compared to the reported crime and incidents for the previous week (59) The following list do not details every reported crime but are those worthy of note. Significantly, the number of burglaries and attempt burglaries are continuing to increase despite the crime prevention and reduction work undertaken by the local police team. Crimes of note include:-

Lower Caversham  (29 total – 7 of which  are crime related incidents)

• On 29^th Nov, a house in Gosbrook Rd was broken into

• Between 28^th – 29^th Nov, a shed in Anglefield Rd was broken into and an attempt was made to break into two cars parked outside.

• On 29^th Nov, an attempted break in was reported at a house in Mill Green and a house in South street was broken into

• On 30^th Nov, a group of males broke into a house in Ian Mikardo Way, threatened the occupants and stole a car.

• On 1^st Dec, a car was broken into in Hills Meadow car park. Although it was searched, nothing was taken.

North Caversham (CPV & Emmer Green) (16 total - 3 of which are crime related incidents)

• On 28^th Nov in Chestnut Ave, an assault occurred and two vehicles were damaged. Several people have been arrested and are currently on bail pending further enquiries being made.

• Between 28^th – 29^th Nov, a house in Kendal Ave was broken into. A house in Crawshay drive was broken into. The car was stolen but was found a few days later in Stuart Close.

• On 29^th Nov, a burglary was reported in Kidmore End Rd whilst the occupants were away on holiday. A silver Ford Mondeo was stolen which has not yet been found.

West Caversham (Heights & MapleDurham) 8 total, 2 of which were crime related incidents)

• On 28th Nov, a house in Conisboro Ave was broken into.

• Between 30^th Nov – 1^st Dec, number plates from a car parked in St Annes Rd were stolen.

• On 1^st Dec, a house in rectory rd was broken into

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

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

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