Adur Crime figures continue to show a downward trend, with a further 60+ fewer victims during 2009, as compared with the comparable period of 2008, which was itself a huge reduction on the previous year, 2007. This is no doubt a consequence of the valuable work going on in Adur with Sussex Police and the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership taking shared and positive action to tackle crime.  Chief Inspector James Asser, District Commander said:-

"I am extremely pleased that once again, we have fewer crime victims in Adur, which in any case is one of the safest areas in the South East of England.  Despite that, the fear of crime remain stubbornly high, and we need to continue  work together to reassure people as to the true levels of crime so that they can enjoy their lives without fear."

Inspector James Asser, the Adur an Worthing Police Commander, has pleased local people by stating that the tremendously successful "Operation Respect" which has been responsible for reducing so much of the anti-social behaviour in the district will continue with Inspector Alan Lowe leading the Neighbourhood Policing Team.  I am sure that you would wish me to assure them of the support of the community and your Councillors in continuing their good work.

Click on picture to see details of last Neighbourhood Police Panel and date of next meeting.

Meet Martin!

Meet PCSO Martin Ferris, who has the responsibility for Cokeham ward area in the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Martin is keen to involve local people and wishes to invite as many people as possible to come along to one of the regular Neighbourhood Police Meetings.  Cokeham and Peverel have combined for the regular meetings, and identify key local issues which need to be resolved.  Most are also attended by District and County Councillors who can also pick up action for the Councils whereof t it is not a police matter.

The date of the next meeting has yet to be decided, but it will be at 7.30 p.m. at Sompting Primary School. Keep your eye on this web-site for further details and for local priorities.

Councillor David Simmons

Peveril Ward P.C.S.O. - Sally Carman

Click on picture to see details of last Neighbourhood Police Panel and date of next meeting.

P.C.S.O. Sally Carman is currently covering Peveril ward and has recently been involved in setting up the Police Neighbourhood Panel, which has been attended by local residents. She has been involved in tackling the local priorities identified by local people and is dedicated to providing a quality policing service and improving the quality of life for all our residents.

Sally can be contacted on 0845 60 70 999, extension 26686 to help you with local problems.

Councillor David Simmons