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CRIME STATISTICS OCTOBER

Eight domestic burglaries.
Three burglary others.
Five theft from motor vehicle.
Three theft of pedal cycle.
Two criminal damage.
Six Shopliftings.

Bonfire Night
Have a safe and enjoyable bonfire night by attending an organised display. Visit
safe4autumn.com for events in your area.
Under 18 and buying fireworks? You face a fine or criminal record.
If you see anybody selling fireworks to under 18s, call Police on 101.
Playing with fireworks can be fatal. Always use them responsibly, and make
your bonfire night a night to remember for the right reasons.
Let the Police know about any temporary shops that have opened and are sell-
ing fireworks so we can check them out.
Dont leave bins out on bonfire night. Store them away.

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101/0161 856 9770 Stockportwest@GMP.police.uk
@GMPstockwest
GATLEY
DATE: November 2014
STOCKPORT WEST
ADSWOOD, ALEXANDRA
PARK, BRAMHALL, CHEADLE,
CHEADLE HEATH, CHEADLE
HULME, EDGELEY, GATLEY,
HEALD GREEN, WOODFORD
PCSO Kirsty
Jackson
PC Mark
Shaw
SGT
Greg Morgan
PC Stephen
Nalilungwe










Greater Manchester Police exists to protect society and
help keep people safe.
To achieve this purpose we are committed to:
Continuing to drive down Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour
Keeping People Safe
Delivering a good service
We have seen a large increase in theft of pedal cycles in the Gatley area. The advice below We have seen a large increase in theft of pedal cycles in the Gatley area. The advice below We have seen a large increase in theft of pedal cycles in the Gatley area. The advice below
aims to help you improve your bike security aims to help you improve your bike security aims to help you improve your bike security-- -
Choosing a lock Choosing a lock Choosing a lock
Some locks may look robust, but are mostly made up of a thick layer of plastic with a thin metal Some locks may look robust, but are mostly made up of a thick layer of plastic with a thin metal Some locks may look robust, but are mostly made up of a thick layer of plastic with a thin metal
core core core-- -easy for a cycle thief to twist off or cut through./ easy for a cycle thief to twist off or cut through./ easy for a cycle thief to twist off or cut through./
You should look for a lock with a Sold Secure rating of Bronze, Silver or Gold. Gold rated You should look for a lock with a Sold Secure rating of Bronze, Silver or Gold. Gold rated You should look for a lock with a Sold Secure rating of Bronze, Silver or Gold. Gold rated
means that it has been tested against attack and offers the highest level of security. means that it has been tested against attack and offers the highest level of security. means that it has been tested against attack and offers the highest level of security.
It is essential that you have a good quality lock for your bike. You should spend at least 10% of It is essential that you have a good quality lock for your bike. You should spend at least 10% of It is essential that you have a good quality lock for your bike. You should spend at least 10% of
the value of your bike on a lock. the value of your bike on a lock. the value of your bike on a lock.
Types of Lock Types of Lock Types of Lock
D Locks: These are rigid locks in a D or U shape, generally very heavy and tough D Locks: These are rigid locks in a D or U shape, generally very heavy and tough D Locks: These are rigid locks in a D or U shape, generally very heavy and tough-- -looking. looking. looking.
Many come with a mounting bracket so that they can attach your lock to your bike frame Many come with a mounting bracket so that they can attach your lock to your bike frame Many come with a mounting bracket so that they can attach your lock to your bike frame
whilst riding. whilst riding. whilst riding.
Cable Locks: Cable locks can vary in weight and strength . They are more flexible so can Cable Locks: Cable locks can vary in weight and strength . They are more flexible so can Cable Locks: Cable locks can vary in weight and strength . They are more flexible so can
be used in situations where a D lock might not fit, but thinner, cheaper version are very be used in situations where a D lock might not fit, but thinner, cheaper version are very be used in situations where a D lock might not fit, but thinner, cheaper version are very
easy to cut through. However thicker cable locks can be very secure. easy to cut through. However thicker cable locks can be very secure. easy to cut through. However thicker cable locks can be very secure.
Locking your bike the right way Locking your bike the right way Locking your bike the right way
Fill as much of the space within the D lock as possible. Try to fit the stand, the rim of one of the Fill as much of the space within the D lock as possible. Try to fit the stand, the rim of one of the Fill as much of the space within the D lock as possible. Try to fit the stand, the rim of one of the
wheels and the frame into the D. The more space you fill the less space there will be for a theif wheels and the frame into the D. The more space you fill the less space there will be for a theif wheels and the frame into the D. The more space you fill the less space there will be for a theif
to insert the bar or jack to lever the lock. to insert the bar or jack to lever the lock. to insert the bar or jack to lever the lock.
Registering your bike Registering your bike Registering your bike
When stolen pedal cycles are recovered it is often difficult to trace them back to their owners. When stolen pedal cycles are recovered it is often difficult to trace them back to their owners. When stolen pedal cycles are recovered it is often difficult to trace them back to their owners.
Take a photograph and keep a note of the make, model and serial number. It is recommended Take a photograph and keep a note of the make, model and serial number. It is recommended Take a photograph and keep a note of the make, model and serial number. It is recommended
that you register your bike on www,immobilise.com. that you register your bike on www,immobilise.com. that you register your bike on www,immobilise.com.
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Useful Numbers
If you have any problems
regarding any of the be-
low council issues, please
con-tact the following
number-0161 217 6111
Traffic Services Environ-
mental Services Parks
and Recreation, Stock-
port Council ASB hotline
Dog Warden Service
0161 474 7207
RSPCA
0300 1234 555
You told us you were
having problems with-
Anti-Social behaviour

You told us you were
having problems with
Burglaries/Vehicle
Crime.
Operation GOBLET
still proactive in the
area.
Increased patrols in
the hot spot areas.
101/0161 856 9770 Stockportwest@GMP.police.uk
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