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Good afternoon Residents,
I hope you are all well. Please find below your monthly Sussex Police bulletin containing the latest appeals, news, and crime prevention advice for Chichester.
Your voice matters. Help us to continue to improve ASB in Sussex by taking a few minutes to complete our anonymous survey Sussex Police Hotpot Policing Survey 2024 Since hotspot patrols were introduced in April we’ve: · Carried out over 10,000 hours of patrols in these locations where we know the highest harm is likely to occur. · Engaged with over 60,000 people · Searched over 200 people · Arrested over 190 people These may sound like just numbers, but each of these things means something to someone who works, lives or visits Sussex. It means less harm and ASB on our streets, and people feeling safer in their community.
APPEALS
Information appeal following fatal Westbourne collision Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Westbourne.
Officers were called to a single-vehicle collision involving a red Vauxhall Corsa on Emsworth Common Road, around 10.45pm on Wednesday (27 November).
A 16-year-old boy from Emsworth was pronounced deceased at the scene, despite the best efforts of paramedics who performed CPR. His next of kin are aware and are being supported.
Two 17-year-old girls and a 16-year-old boy were also taken to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries.
Officers are investigating the full circumstances of the incident and want witnesses or anyone with relevant information such as dashcam or CCTV footage of the vehicles in the area at the time to come forward.
Police would also be keen to speak with anyone who believes they saw the vehicle prior to the collision in the area.
Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, or by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting Operation Lutterworth. Information appeal following fatal Westbourne collision | Sussex Police
Appeal following police pod damage in Chichester
Police are appealing for information following damage to a police pod in Chichester.
The engagement pod, which landed on 30 October in East Street, was damaged overnight between 12 and 13 November.
It will be removed from the high street for repair. Officers are appealing for any witnesses, anyone with footage or anyone with information who may know what happened to the pod.
If you have any information please contact police online or call 101. Appeal following police pod damage in Chichester | Sussex Police
Appeal for information after fatal collision in Chichester Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Chichester.
Emergency services were called to South Bank, Chichester, at about 9.40pm on Friday, November 1.
The incident involved a red Toyota which had left the carriageway. Tragically, the driver, a 91-year-old woman from Southampton, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by emailing: collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk and quote Operation Wigston. You can read more here - Appeal for information after fatal collision in Chichester | Sussex Police
CRIME REPORTS
Burglary and vehicle crime
Over the last month, there have been a number of reports of burglaries, in particular, break ins to sheds and outbuildings, with bikes and tools stolen. You can help to keep your property safe by keeping valuable items out of sight, and securing sheds/outbuildings with good quality locks. Vehicle crimes have included van break ins, where tools have been stolen. Please ensure that all valuables and tools are removed, and that vehicles are locked. Particularly in the lead up to Christmas, please ensure that shopping or bags are not left on show in vehicles, presents and valuables are hidden out of sight at home, and that any boxes and packaging from expensive gifts are thrown away discretely!
You can find more information on keeping your property and vehicles safe here - Crime prevention advice | Sussex Police Secured by Design - Home Security Advice Secured by Design - Garden Security Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | Sussex Police Secured by Design - Vehicle Crime
NEWS
Three arrested following series of tool thefts in Sussex Three men have been arrested following a series of high-value tool thefts across Sussex and other counties.
Reports can be made online, or by calling 101 quoting Operation Kansas. Three arrested following series of tool thefts in Sussex | Sussex Police
Crime falls in Sussex’s Hotspots Crime has fallen in Sussex’s hotspot areas after six months of targeted action. More than 10,000 hours of extra patrols, tens of thousands of public engagements and relentless enforcement action has seen crime in hotspots fall by over 14% in the six months from April, 2024 – compared to the same time last year.
April was the official launch of Sussex Police’s Hotspot Policing Team - a unit dedicated to tackling anti-social behaviour and serious violence in 29 areas with relatively high concentrations of crime.
Alongside enforcement and engagement, the team has also been working with our partners to tackle the root issues that underpin criminal behaviour.
In that time, anti-social behaviour crime has reduced by 17.9% and reports of grievous bodily harm have fallen by 29.1%.
Knife-related offences have increased by 10.3%, driven by increases in two new hotspots in the Brighton area. In the 27 other hotspot areas, knife offences have fallen by 22%.
In November, new community pods were opened to give a presence in each area with hotspots – Hastings, Eastbourne, Brighton, Crawley, Horsham, Worthing and Chichester. You can read more here - Crime falls in Sussex's hotspots | Sussex Police
Man charged with weapon possession in Chichester A man has been charged for possession of a weapon in Chichester.
Police were called to a report of a disturbance in South Street around 10.30pm on 31 October, where a man was seen with a machete.
George Lowman was arrested on 3 November for possession of a weapon in a public place and affray. He was charged on 4 November.
Lowman, 18, of Arundel Road, Fontwell has been bailed with conditions until 26 February 2025 where he will stand trial, at a court to be fixed.
An investigation into the incident continues.
Witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to contact police online or call 101 quoting Operation Ceremony. Man charged with weapon possession in Chichester | Sussex Police
Chichester man jailed for vicious domestic abuse A Chichester man has been jailed for a number of domestic abuse offences.
He was charged with intentional suffocation, actual bodily harm, perverting the course of justice and later charged with controlling and coercive behaviour.
When appearing before Portsmouth Crown Court on 1 November, Cunningham, 36, of Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment.
He was also handed a 10-year restraining order against the victim.
If you have been a victim of domestic abuse and would like to report a crime, contact police online or call 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
More information about reporting domestic abuse, and advice about support available is online here: Advice about domestic abuse | Sussex Police
You can read more here - Chichester man jailed for vicious domestic abuse | Sussex Police
REPORTING A CRIME For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk, (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).
Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999. Connect with us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us using TypeTalk on 18000 or by sending a text to 65999.
Crimestoppers Crimestoppers is speaking up about neighbourhood crimes. Robbery, theft, and burglary harm communities and have a long-lasting impact on their victims. People not only suffer from the loss of their possessions, the invasion of privacy and violation of personal space, but some may experience emotional distress or be left with physical injuries.
Victims of crime may experience long-term adverse effects, from feelings of strong emotions to physical effects including a lack of sleep or falling ill. For some, the trauma can force them to change their ordinary daily routines, out of fear of repeat victimisation. If you have witnessed an incident of robbery, theft, or burglary, or have information about a crime, tell Crimestoppers and remain 100% anonymous. Call free on 0800 555 111 or visit the website - https://crimestoppers-uk.org/news-campaigns/campaigns/speaking-up-about-neighbourhood-crime
SUPPORT If you have been a victim of crime, you can contact Victim Support who can give you the emotional support and advice you need. It does not matter how long ago the crime took place – they are always on hand to support you. More information is available here https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Children and young person support If you have children and young people in your family or you have friends that do, we are providing information and access to dedicated support services, if they feel they are unable to speak to their relatives or teachers.
Is this OK? Is This Ok? is a free, anonymous, and confidential service, bringing trained professionals together to provide support to young people through a chat service. You do not need to provide your real name (a nickname is fine for us!), and we don’t need to know your address. The service is available for children and young people aged 13 - 18 years old and you can find out more here https://www.isthisok.org.uk/
Fearless - Crimestoppers It can be a frightening time when children and young people hear of a crime being planned, witness a crime or are being exploited. Fearless enables young people to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. The Fearless website is available here https://crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless/what-is-fearless
We’re supporting Counter Terrorism Policing’s campaign to encourage everyone to help keep each other safe this winter. We ask you to help by staying alert and trusting your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, tell staff, security or police straight away, and they will do the rest. You won’t be wasting our time. In an emergency, call 999. Let’s keep each other safe.
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