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You are here: Home / Community / Chandler’s Ford Policing: Burglaries and Traffic Problems. Eastleigh Police Station to Close

Chandler’s Ford Policing: Burglaries and Traffic Problems. Eastleigh Police Station to Close

April 1, 2015 By Mike Sedgwick 10 Comments

There was a PACT Meeting (Police and Community Together) at Merdon School on Wednesday evening 25 March. It was attended by many Neighbourhood Watch people.

Previous PACT meeting in December last year had a low turnout (only 11 people) but on this occasion there were about 40 people present.

Perhaps numbers were up because of the recent burglaries in Chandler’s Ford.

PC Rod Thomas was in the chair assisted by a PCSO (Police Community Support Officer).

Police lamp by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29108968@N06/2735319139"> J D Mack</a> via Flickr.
Police lamp by J D Mack via Flickr.

We were all reminded about security. All the usual about locking doors and windows etc but with new ideas as well. Good neighbours will watch out for one another.

Did you know that there are websites where you can log your valuables? If they are stolen they can be flagged on the site and any buyer can check that what they are buying is not recorded as stolen property.

Insurance companies like these sites as they know immediately the value of stolen goods and can quickly assess claims.

Police car in Eastleigh by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/34085730@N06/15810678913">Eddie</a> via Flickr.
Police car in Eastleigh by Eddie via Flickr.

Useful websites

The two websites listed below, and there are others if you search the Internet, allow you to register your own valuables and to check anything you are thinking of buying in case it has been stolen.

  • Immobilise: The National Property Register, for Phones, Gadgets, Bicycles and more
  • CheckMEND: Provider of consumer electronics background reports

Hampshire Constabulary website has a section for our area: Hampshire Constabulary – Hiltingbury

Look after your bicycles

A useful piece of information is that police stations will sell D type cycle locks at cost price. If you need one, just pop into a police station and ask. They cost about £20.

Also, register your bike on a website above or at least note its number.

Anti-social behaviour

Rod Thomas told us about Pub Bans. Anyone banned from a pub for antisocial behaviour now has his or her name and picture circulated to all other pubs in the area in a national scheme. That person cannot then just move on to the next pub.

On the drug scene – cocaine is now cheap, maybe as cheap as a pint of bitter. It is the most used drug for that reason.

Burglary in Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury

The recent burglaries have been from houses or garden sheds. One person is in custody and the house burglaries have ceased. Apparently it is a person well-known to the police.

Ready for the crowds. Image by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/by_andy/2551148803/">Andy Wilson</a> via Flickr.
Ready for the crowds. Image by Andy Wilson via Flickr.

Traffic problems in Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury

General discussion brought up traffic problems, parking and speeding.

The police are looking for volunteers to run Community SpeedWatch. These are guys who check the speeds of cars with a radar device. Owners of cars exceeding 35 mph in a 30 mph area will be sent a warning letter. Persistent offenders will be noted by the police.

Speedwatch volunteers are seen monitoring the traffic on Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford.
Speedwatch volunteers are seen monitoring the traffic on Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford.

People object to cars parked in some places, outside schools and outside their own homes. If cars are legally parked and are taxed and insured then there is nothing one can legitimately complain about. If cars park in restricted areas, it is not a police problem, the council traffic wardens must deal with it.

Traffic wardens have to be self-financing so we will not get one to rush out from Eastleigh in the hope that a single car is still illegally parked. A persistent or regular offender is likely to be caught eventually.

The police will speak to business owners if it is felt that their customers cause congestion. Sometimes a change in layout of the parking or entrance and exit will solve the problem.

Image by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/72004698@N00/736450738"> topdeluxe</a> via Flickr.
Image by topdeluxe via Flickr.

Message to Mercedes owners

One more matter. If you own a Mercedes you should be aware that the catalytic converters are being sought by thieves.

They have a scrap value for the platinum in them but it will cost you about £1000 to replace.

Eastleigh Police Station to close

Rod Thomas informed us that Eastleigh police station will close soon as part of the cuts. He assured us that he and his team will still be here for us, operating from a different site.

He reminded us to dial 999 in case of real emergency and 101 for less urgent matters. If you need to speak to him, call 101 and ask to speak to the beat officer. That will get him, maybe not immediately, but he will respond to these calls.

Eastleigh News had this report last year (Credit: Stephen Slominski):

Eastleigh Police Station Closure Protest from Eastleigh News on Vimeo.

What can we do to help the police and ourselves more?

Police numbers have been reduced. In Hampshire there may be only 65 or so officers on duty any night. That is spreading them thin. We have to help them and ourselves more.

One thing worth doing is noting any suspicious activity and reporting it. One piece of information may link with others known to the police and help prevent or solve a crime.

I was very impressed with PC Rod Thomas. He understands people and communities and how to keep them happy without any fuss. I have a feeling that he knows exactly who is likely to cause trouble and keeps an eye on them and the places where trouble is likely.

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About Mike Sedgwick

Retired, almost. Lived in Chandler's Ford for 20 years. Like sitting in the garden with a beer on sunny days. Also reading, writing and flying a glider. Interested in promoting science.

I work hard as a Grandfather and have a part time job in Kandy, Sri Lanka for the winter months. Married to a beautiful woman and between us we have two beautiful daughters and 3 handsome sons.

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  1. Hazel Bateman says

    April 1, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    I am grateful for this post as I was unable to attend this meeting. I am glad that it was better attended than the last one! My husband has joined the Community Speedwatch team.

    Reply
  2. Ray Fishman says

    April 1, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    Thanks for this useful info…particularly that about websites re valuables. Will try to get to next meeting.

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  3. Allison Symes says

    April 1, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    Thanks for the useful info. Pity the police station is going to go. I presume the nearest station will now be at Winchester or Romsey. (Think closing the station is a mad decision but appreciate it is out of the hands of people like Rod Thomas).

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  4. Janet Williams says

    April 1, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    Excellent citizen journalism in this piece. Thank you.

    PC Rod Thomas sounds like the right man we need. It’s interesting “One person is in custody and the house burglaries have ceased.” I wonder how this person managed to manage so many break-ins on his own.

    “Cocaine is now cheap” – just in this affluent area? No wonder I heard a lot about certain activities in pockets of Chandler’s Ford. Parents with bored, rich teenagers may need to read this.

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  5. Raymond Brown says

    April 28, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    Hi could you please tell me why so many heavy lorries are using Oakmount road in Chandler’s Ford after 22-00 hrs.

    Reply
    • Janet Williams says

      April 28, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      Hi Raymond,

      Sorry I don’t have an answer. Is this just recently, or has it always been like that? Perhaps you could check with Eastleigh Borough Council if you are concerned about safety or unusual activities.

      Reply

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