Police News - Rochdale East

Inspector Niall Pawson, Rochdale East

Milnrow and Newhey
Crime Figures for July

Domestic burglary - 7
Burglary other than dwelling – 6
Theft from a vehicle – 3
Theft of a vehicle - 3
Criminal damage – 1
Drugs offences – 3

Domestic burglaries for the month

29 July at 15:00 on Railway Street: Offenders whilst posing as gardeners entered a property and carried out a search. No property was stolen.

26 July at 03:00 on Wellington Street: Offender/s entered a property through an insecure ground floor door and stole property including three mobile phones and car keys, but did not steal the victim’s vehicle.

24 July 05:00 Carr Grove: Offender/s forced the ground floor window open, they then have entered the property and took various items, including cash and car keys and also the victim’s car.

Between 23 July 11:30 and 24 July 00:20, Delph Street: Offenders forced the front door and entered the property.  They conducted a search of all the rooms and stole property including computer equipment.

Between 16 July 23:40 and 17 July 08:00, Buckley Hill Lane: Offenders approached a property and prised the door open, entered the garage and stole a push bike and a number of tools.

Between 04 July 18:00 and 07 July 12:15, Egremont Road: Offender/s used an implement to break the door to gain entry. They entered the property and stole cash and an Ipod.

Between 30 June 07:00 and 06 July 09:15, St James Street: Offender/s entered the dwelling by unknown means and stole car keys and a pedal cycle and also the victim's vehicle.

Wardle
Crime Figures for July

Burglary dwelling – 3
Burglary other – 2
Robbery – 0
Theft from a vehicle - 5
Criminal damage – 4
Drugs offences - 0

Domestic burglaries for the month

27 July between 14:30 and 23:00 at Birch Road: Offender approached the property into the back garden and forced the shed padlock open. The offender used a hedge trimmer to attempt entry through patio doors. The offender was unsuccessful in gaining entry.

19 July 03:00 and 03:08 at Laburnum Way: Offender approached the property and attempted to force open the door. The alarm was set and the offender made off.

06 July 14:30 and 15:24 at Mayflower Gardens: Offenders smashed the ground floor window to gain entry, conducted a tidy search and took off with vehicle keys.

Littleborough 
Crime Figures for July

Domestic burglary - 0
Burglary other than dwelling – 1
Robbery - 0
Theft from a vehicle – 6
Theft of a vehicle - 1
Criminal damage – 10
Drug offences - 1


Castleton 
Crime Figures for July 

Domestic burglary - 2
Burglary other than dwelling – 1
Robbery – 0
Theft from a vehicle – 7
Theft of a vehicle - 0
Criminal damage – 10
Assault without injury – 2

Domestic Burglary

3 July 06:30 and 21:30 on Manchester Road: Offenders climbed into the garden and entered a shed. The offenders attempted to use a spade to gain entry into the property. Offenders took off after an unsuccessful attempt to gain entry.

1 July 9:00 and 14:00 on Moor Park Avenue: Offenders entered the property via an insecure door. They conducted a search and stole four rings.

Smallbridge/Firgrove
Crime Figures for July 

Burglary dwelling - 4
Burglary other than dwelling – 2
Theft of a vehicle - 2
Theft from a vehicle – 1
Criminal damage - 14

Domestic Burglary

Between 31 July 10:15 and 31 July 12:40, Birch Road: Offenders broke into the property through an insecure door and stole items of jewellery and also a games console.

Between 08 July 11:30 and 08 July 19:25, Low Hill: Offenders broke into the property through and insecure window and stole items.

Between 02 July 21:30 and 03 July 09:30 Dover Street: Offender kicked the door to gain entry into the property and stole the boiler.

Between 01 July 00:01 and 02 July 11:20 Mentmore Road: Offenders broke into the property by smashing a window and stole copper pipe.

Kingsway
Crime Figures for July

Domestic burglary - 5
Burglary other than dwelling – 2
Robbery – 0
Theft of a vehicle - 2
Theft from a vehicle – 4
Criminal damage - 11
Drug offences - 2

Domestic burglary

19 July 3:20 and 3:23 at Queensway: Three offenders approached the property. One offender tried to break into a car by damaging the door handle. The car remained secure. Another offender approached the bedroom window. After being disturbed all three made off.

13 July 04:00 and 10:18 at Shaw Road: Offenders approached the bungalow and smashed the glass in the door causing the door to fall. The offenders searched the property and removed items before making off.

08 July 09:00 and 15:00 at Daventry Road: Offenders gained entry through the back garden and entered the property through an insecure door, searched the property and stole items.

06 July 13:00 at Mornington Road: Four offenders attended the address and asked the victim for scrap metal. Whilst the victim left the offenders to seek some advicethey stole the victim's handbag.

05 July 18:20 and 18:29 at Balderstone Road: Through a cogus call, offenders entered the property. Nothing was stolen.

Kirkholt
Crime Figures for July

Domestic burglary - 5
Burglary other than dwelling – 2
Robbery – 0
Theft from a vehicle – 4
Theft of a vehicle - 2
Criminal damage – 11
Drugs offences - 2

Domestic burglary

19 July at 03:20 at Queensway: Offenders activated a security light outside the property. This has alerted the victim who banged on the window. The offenders made off.

13 July at 04:00 at Shaw Road: Offenders smashed the door to gain entry into the property and stole items.

08 July 09:00 Daventry Road: Offenders ntered property via an insecure rear door and stole items.

06 July 13:00 Mornington Road: Offenders enquired at the address in relation to scrap metal. Whilst the victim ought advice from a family member they stole the victim's handbag.

05 July 18:20 Balderstone Road: Offenders gained entry into the property through a bogus call and stolethe front door key. 
 

Fiat Punto - Crime Spate

In the past few weeks there have been a number of reports of ECUs/immobilisers being stolen from Fiat Puntos. It appears to be the older style vehicles which are being targeted ranging from the old style X registration to the 54 Plate.

Owners should be extra vigilant, for example, parking in well lit areas and ensure the vehicle is locked and secure. 

Crime Prevention - Going Away

You’ll enjoy your holiday far more if you’re not worrying about crime. Prepare anti-crime measures now – not just before you go away.

Make your home look occupied: 

• Get your neighbours to check your house, collect post, mow your lawn and park their car on your driveway. 
• Use automatic timer-switches to turn your lights on when it goes dark. 
• Cancel any milk or newspaper deliveries. 
• Avoid discussing holiday plans where someone else might hear. 
• Cut the lawn before you go and trim back any plants. 
• Join the Post Office’s ‘Keepsafe’ service. They hold back the delivery of mail for up to two months. 
• Leave valuable items and documents with other family members or at the bank. 
• Lock all outside doors and windows and set the burglar alarm. 

The journey: 

• Don’t put your home address on your luggage. 
• Keep valuables like cameras, jewellery, cash and passports in your hand. luggage so they are with you all the time. 
• Don’t rely on the locks that are built into the suitcase, as most are simply just not up to the job. An extra padlock will deter most thieves. 
• Never leave your luggage unattended at the airport. 
• Check to see if your luggage has been tampered with when you arrive. If you think it may have been, report it at once. 

At the destination: 

• Try and have the exact amount of money ready when exchanging currency. Don’t produce a wallet bulging with cash. 
• Don’t keep your passport, sterling or foreign currency together. Keep your travellers cheques in a separate and secure place. 
• Many hotels have a safety deposit box for you to store your passport, large amounts of cash and credit cards. 
• Be aware of pickpockets and handbag thefts. Don’t put anything valuable in your bag and only wear what jewellery is needed.