Biggleswade - all recorded crime between 20th January & 16th February 2014 (compared to previous year)

CRIME TYPE
		20/01/2013		20/01/2014
		to		to
		16/02/2013		16/02/2014
Violence against the Person		9		14
Sexual Offences		2		0
Robbery		1		0
Domestic Burglary		3		1
Burglary Other		6		4
Vehicle Crime		7		3
Other Theft		23		14
Fraud & Forgery		0		0
Criminal Damage		9		11
Drugs		0		2
Other Notifiable Offences		0		0
TOTAL		60		49

Dwelling Burglaries

There is 1 reported instance of Dwelling Burglary which took place between 06/02/14 (2230 hrs) – 07/02/14 (0630 hrs) at an address in Lincoln Crescent. It is thought access to the property was gained whilst the occupiers were present with the offender(s) gaining entry via the cat flap at the rear of the house. This same method was used towards the end of 2013 at 2 separate addresses in the town and we would urge all home owners who have cat flaps to ensure they are appropriate for use and that house keys are NOT left on show close to the rear door where they could be hooked by offenders.

Vehicle Crime

There have been 3 vehicle crimes during this period;

01/02 (1800 hrs) – 02/02/14 (0730 hrs) Mercedes Smart car stolen from Reynolds Close, Biggleswade after visitor in town claims car keys were stolen from his pockets at some stage throughout the night. Vehicle later found after being involved in RTC.

05/02/14 (1415 – 1445) Station Road, Biggleswade. Handbag left partially covered behind driver’s seat. Window smashed and bag stolen.

08/02/14 (2000 hrs) – 09/02/14 (2235 hrs) Red Lion Pub Car Park, Lexus Motor vehicle left in car park overnight, victim contacted by police on 09/02/14 at 2235 hrs to inform him that it had been found burnt out in field close to Stratton Way, Biggleswade.

Arson

There are 3 reports of Arson (Not Endangering Life) in Mill Lane (Play Park). These offences were committed on 27/01/14, 31/01/14 and 04/02/14 with items of play equipment being damaged.

Violence Against The Person

Bearing in mind that this encompasses all Assaults and Public Order Offences:

Offences linked to the Night Time Economy in Biggleswade

18/01/14 (not recorded as a crime until after 20/01/14) White Hart Pub, Market Square. Male punched in an unprovoked assault

01/02/14 White Hart Pub, Market Square. Male punched again in an unprovoked attack.

24/01/14 Asda, Church Street, Biggleswade. Male threw shopping basket at staff when informed he was banned from store, this accounted for 2 x instances of Common Assault. This mas was dealt with by way of Restorative Justice Disposal.

Racially Aggravated Assault

10/02/14 Between workmen on a building development in Saxon Drive area, 4 x males arrested.

Assault on Police

10/12/13 (not recorded as a crime until after 20/01/14) Laburnham Road, Biggleswade. 2 x Police officers assaulted whilst detaining a male who had made off from them at the location, 1 x male charged with Assault on Police.

There are a number of Domestic Related assaults within the 14 recorded offences (details not included)

Police Report

There have been 3 offences in the town centre area in early February which are causing some concern.

JD/4612/2014 – Theft Person. Elderly male (84 years) approached by male/female offenders speaking non English engaged in conversation during which time they removed his wallet from coat pocket and removed bank card. £250 removed from ATM nearby. Victim previously in ASDA where card was used.

JD/5108/2014 – Theft of a handbag from an elderly female shopper (Spar). Unaware it was missing until she returned home.

JD/5037/2014 – Theft of a purse from an elderly female shopper (Age UK). Again unaware until later.