Crime Reduction Survey Report
Sunnybank Vale, Droylsden
Premises
Judith Hackney
Ashton -Under- Lyne Police Station
Surveyed by Stationed at
0161 856 9353
Telephone
Further to my survey with Roy Blick and group members on 13/1/12 the following observations/recommendations are made:
Background
· The friends group are intending to improve pathways around the vale and advice is sought to ensure crime reduction considerations are taken into account in terms of personal safety and security of dwellings.
· Access has been gained by persons on motorbikes linked to a serious incident involving a walker using the vale.
· There have been burglaries to dwellings backing onto the vale in the area of Haven Drive and roads adjacent.
Recommendations
1. Where rear of dwellings back onto the vale consider defensive planting to a maximum height of 1 metre to make it more difficult to approach the building line.
2. Consider removing some concrete stats in fence to improve lines of sight adjacent to Haven Drive
3. Where pathways lead through confined spaces consider whether the designated pathway could be diverted to improve lines of sight and maximise surveillance.
4. Where the pathway cannot be diverted consider defensive ground planting adjacent to the pathway and clearing of shrubs/seedlings/epidermic growth to open the area and enable path users to see if anyone is approaching.
5. The lifting of tree canopies will further improve visibility
6. Care should be taken to ensure that potential hiding places along the path routes are designed out by defensive planting or the use of discarded prickly cuttings.
7. I understand a gate is to be replaced which should assist in making access via motor bike more difficult, where access is gained then consideration should be given to the creation of a chicane
8. Seating areas/items which can be used for seating adjacent to pathways should be avoided
9. Finger post signage may assist in locating problem areas, and may prove helpful to users
10. I understand children from local schools will be encouraged to take part in improvements
I would strongly recommend that all physical security works comply with the relevant British Standard or Loss Prevention Council requirements, details of which can be found on www.securedbydesign.com
I would also remind you that external security works may be subject to planning permission, and would advise you to contact the Local Authority Planning Dept before the commencement of works.
Should you wish to discuss the content of this report or require further advice or assistance please contact me on the above telephone number.
Yours faithfully,
Judith Hackney
Crime Reduction Advisor,
Tameside Division.
This survey is based on information supplied by your representative and current crime trends in the area concerned. Views are expressed on what measures might reduce the risk of crime but there can be no guarantee that the measures will prevent crime.
Alterations which may effect emergency exits should not be made without reference to the Local Fire Prevention Officer
Sunnybank Vale, Droylsden
Premises
Judith Hackney
Ashton -Under- Lyne Police Station
Surveyed by Stationed at
0161 856 9353
Telephone
Further to my survey with Roy Blick and group members on 13/1/12 the following observations/recommendations are made:
Background
· The friends group are intending to improve pathways around the vale and advice is sought to ensure crime reduction considerations are taken into account in terms of personal safety and security of dwellings.
· Access has been gained by persons on motorbikes linked to a serious incident involving a walker using the vale.
· There have been burglaries to dwellings backing onto the vale in the area of Haven Drive and roads adjacent.
Recommendations
1. Where rear of dwellings back onto the vale consider defensive planting to a maximum height of 1 metre to make it more difficult to approach the building line.
2. Consider removing some concrete stats in fence to improve lines of sight adjacent to Haven Drive
3. Where pathways lead through confined spaces consider whether the designated pathway could be diverted to improve lines of sight and maximise surveillance.
4. Where the pathway cannot be diverted consider defensive ground planting adjacent to the pathway and clearing of shrubs/seedlings/epidermic growth to open the area and enable path users to see if anyone is approaching.
5. The lifting of tree canopies will further improve visibility
6. Care should be taken to ensure that potential hiding places along the path routes are designed out by defensive planting or the use of discarded prickly cuttings.
7. I understand a gate is to be replaced which should assist in making access via motor bike more difficult, where access is gained then consideration should be given to the creation of a chicane
8. Seating areas/items which can be used for seating adjacent to pathways should be avoided
9. Finger post signage may assist in locating problem areas, and may prove helpful to users
10. I understand children from local schools will be encouraged to take part in improvements
I would strongly recommend that all physical security works comply with the relevant British Standard or Loss Prevention Council requirements, details of which can be found on www.securedbydesign.com
I would also remind you that external security works may be subject to planning permission, and would advise you to contact the Local Authority Planning Dept before the commencement of works.
Should you wish to discuss the content of this report or require further advice or assistance please contact me on the above telephone number.
Yours faithfully,
Judith Hackney
Crime Reduction Advisor,
Tameside Division.
This survey is based on information supplied by your representative and current crime trends in the area concerned. Views are expressed on what measures might reduce the risk of crime but there can be no guarantee that the measures will prevent crime.
Alterations which may effect emergency exits should not be made without reference to the Local Fire Prevention Officer