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Merton Council andMerton Police are joining forces on Tuesday 8th February 2011 at Wimbledon Piazza from 4-6pm and Tuesday 8th March 2011 at Mitcham Clock Tower from 4-6pm to listen to your views and answer your questions on all issues community safety, crime and anti-social behaviour.

Come down and meet Merton Council'schief executive Ged Curran and Merton Police borough commander Dick Wolfenden where they will be happy to speak to you about any community safety concerns.  

The local Safer Neighbourhood teamand popular character PCSO Steve will also be on hand with the reassurance bus to talk you through local questions and issues.

Find out more by calling Safer Merton on 020 85454146

Burglary

Burglary is a concern to the residents of Merton and a priority for the police and its partners.  Burglary is an invasion of your home and not an experience we want any of our residents to go through.  Many burglaries can be avoided with forethought and basic crime prevention activity.  House burglars target their victims where they think they will be able to take the most property with the least risk.  The following easy steps may help you and your neighbours avoid becoming victims of burglary:

  • During dark afternoons and evenings, no lights mean no-one's at home.  Leave some lights on.
  • Burglars often use tools from sheds to help them break in.  Lock your sheds.
  • Burglars are opportunists.  Keep your doors, patio doors and windows locked.
  • Unmarked property is easy to dispose of.  You can get free DNA marking kits from the police.  Just ask your Safer Neighbourhood Team.
  • Laptops and electronic items are the property of choice.  Don't leave them where they can be seen through a window.
  • Burglars pick on the weak and vulnerable.  Look out for your neighbours.
  • Burglars sometimes attack multiple flats in a single block.  Keep communal doors locked.
  • If you see anything suspicious, please ring the police.

One Stop Shop launched in Merton

Morden Baptist Church opened its doors as the home of the new One Stop Shop  for domestic violence victims on Monday 13 September. The One Stop Shop offers multi agency support from housing advice to financial assistance all under one roof. The confidential service is brought to Merton residents by Victim Support, Merton Council, the Met Police, Citizens Advice Bureau and many more organisations.

Merton Council's Cabinet Member for children's services and independent champion for domestic violence, Councillor Maxi Martin said "Today marks the exciting opening of our domestic violence support here in Merton. No one needs to suffer alone and we are proud to offer such a service for anyone who is a victim of domestic violence. The One Stop Shop makes it easier for people to come forward and talk to experts in confidence who can offer practical advice and support."

Mondays from 9.30am - 12.30pm at Morden Baptist Church, Crown Lane, Morden, Surrey SM4 5BL

For more information call 020 8685 1637.

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Safer Merton
Merton Council
Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX

Telephone: 020 8545 4146
Email: safer.merton@merton.gov.uk

This page was last updated on Tuesday 18 January 2011