CRIMINAL ACTIVITY JANUARY 2016



Police Report April 2017

Beat Area MS01 / MS02 – Gorebridge / Gowkshill

Between 21st March 2017 and 17th April 2017, in the beat area MS01 (Gorebridge) there were 17 recorded crimes, of which 6 were solved. This is a detection rate of 35%.

Between 21st March 2017 and 17th April 2017, in the beat area MS02 (Gowkshill) there were 2 recorded crimes, of which 1 was solved. This gives a detection rate of 50%.

During this time period there were 160 calls to Police for both areas.

Incidents of Note

• There has been an increase in calls relating to unregistered motorbikes at various locations in Gorebridge this month (7 calls). Police are following a positive line of enquiry in relation to a number of these calls.

• On 22nd March 2017 there was a report of a break in to a premises on Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge. Police responded immediately and a male was found within. Between 31st March 2017 and 1st April 2017 there were 4 calls to The Crescent, Gowkshill in relation to youths.

• About 18:30 hours, 23rd March 2017 a bus window was smashed as the bus drove on Hunterfield Road at the Arniston Rangers ground. There were passengers on the bus but no one was injured.

• Between 31st March 2017 and 1st April 2017 there were 4 calls to The Crescent, Gowkshill in relation to youths.

• There have been three reported break ins to sheds this month. Two on 21st March, in Swan Crescent and Whitehouse Loan, and one in Castle View on 27th March.

Other information

Community Police Officers will be carrying out a Rural Crime Initiative in Midlothian between 25th March and 7th May 2017. As part of this initiative, officers will be working with farm staff, Natural Heritage Service Officers and volunteers within the Pentland Hills Regional Park and Penicuik Estate Ranger Service. Officers will also be carrying out quad bike patrols, providing information and advice to dog walkers and members of the public.

Sheep worrying does not only refer to animals being attacked or injured, but also includes animals being disturbed or chased. Spring is a crucial period for lamb development and disturbance can have adverse or fatal effects on their survival.

To help the farmers, and enable you and your canine friends to enjoy the countryside, we'd advise that you do not take your dog into fields where there are lambs, calves or other young animals. Keep your dog under control in areas that you're unfamiliar with, or where there are livestock.

Unfortunately, sheep worrying is common at this time of the year so please help us to make a difference and report all incidents of livestock worrying by calling Police Scotland on 101; always dialling 999 in an emergency.

Please visit the following web address for more information on Rural Crime Prevention:



Midlothian is also popular as a location for a day trip and during the rural Crime Initiative officers will be providing advice and information to members of the public attending rural locations in their vehicles. While many people in rural areas experience low levels of crime this does not mean you should reduce your normal security precautions. Vehicles have been broken into at rural locations but by taking a few simple precautions you can make this much less likely.

Vehicle owners should ensure they:

* Lock their vehicle and keep the keys secure.

* Lock all doors and close all windows every time you leave your car unattended - however briefly.

* Remove any items from within their cars and don't leave valuable items in the boot if possible.

* Ensure no items are left in view.

* Try and ensure your car or any other vehicle is parked in a well-lit area.

* Use security devices at all times (e.g. alarms, immobilisers, etc).

* Clean off any sat nav sucker marks from your windscreen.

Sometimes basic precautions and changes in habit can make a big difference.

Please assist Police to prevent crime by reporting any suspicious activity you see.

TELEPHONING POLICE SCOTLAND

If you need to contact Police Scotland then the number you use will depend on whether what you are reporting is an emergency or not.

* You should always use 999 when:

* there is a risk of injury or loss of life

* a crime is in progress

* someone suspected of a crime is nearby

For non-emergency calls please use 101 to contact Police Scotland

Additional information

Police Scotland consults with the public every year on what their priorities are for policing in their community. In the past this has always been by hard copy consultation questionnaires which were distributed by police officers within the community they work. This year Police Scotland's consultation process is widening and becoming more flexible. The consultation process is moving online to a digital format and consultation will be open all year. The link to the survey is -

scotland.police.uk/yourviewcounts

If any person has any information about the incident(s) listed above or indeed any other issue please contact your Community Policing Team,

MidlothianSouthCPT@Scotland.pnn.police.uk

Police Scotland use social media to circulate the latest news, events and information to the public via Twitter (@Midlothpolice) and Facebook (policescotland).

Hate crime incidents and domestic abuse incidents can now be reported online via the official Police Scotland website, scotland.police.uk. or by visiting a third Party Reporting Centre.

Information regarding crime can be passed to Crimestoppers on

0800 555 111 or through an anonymous Online Form - both of these routes are completely anonymous and available 24 hours a day,

365 days a year.

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