Item added 20th March 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 17th March 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

This week saw a burglary in our street and a mugging by youths in Rectory Lane.

Click the logo to get the full crime report (pdf format - 67k)

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 14th March 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 10th March 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

This week saw a burglary nearby in Southcroft Road.

Click the logo to get the full crime report (pdf format - 63k)

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 6th March 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 3rd March 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

This week saw a street robbery and a burglary nearby in Church Lane.

Click the logo to get the full crime report (pdf format - 64k)

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 7th February 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 27th February 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

Click the logo to get the full crime report (pdf format - 57k)

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 7th February 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 18th February 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

Click the logo to get the full crime report (pdf format - 54k)

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 7th February 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 11th February 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

Click the logo to get the full crime report (pdf format - 51k)

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 15th February 2004
FROM WATCH COORDINATOR:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 11th February 2004:

Unfortunately, the crime report for this week has not yet been distributed or posted on the Council's Watchlink pages. I will post it here as soon as I receive it.

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 7th February 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 6th February 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

A bad week for street robberies on Welham Road, and also a burglary in Southcroft Road.

Click the logo to get the full crime report (pdf format - 62k)

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 7th February 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 30th January 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

A rise in incidents near us this week. Street robberies in Church Lane, Rectory Lane, and Southcroft Road. And a burglary here in Crowborough Road.

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If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 25th January 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 21st January 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

As last week, be on the look out for bogus gas/electricity/water officials who try to con their way into homes to steal money or valuables - the elderly as particularly at risk, and they have struck in this week's report....so spread the word. If in doubt, keep them out!

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If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 17th January 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 16th January 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

A general rise in street robbery this week, including incidents in Church Lane and Rectory Lane.

Also, be on the look out for bogus gas/electricity/water officials who try to con their way into homes to steal money or valuables - the elderly as particularly at risk, so spread the word. If in doubt, keep them out!

Click the logo to get the full crime report (pdf format - 64k)

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 10th January 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 7th January 2004:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

Sadly two burglaries in our road feature in this week's report.

By the way, if you are thinking of getting a new car, check the new Car Theft Index, published by the Home Office. This shows those cars most at risk of being stolen, and also includes useful advice on increasing car security. It can be found at www.secureyourmotor.gov.uk.

Click the logo to get the full crime report (pdf format - 65k)

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 4th January 2004
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 30th December 2003:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

A very quiet week...but this is probably because some crimes have not yet been reported due to the Christmas and New Year break, so will appear in the following weeks' documents.

By the way, if you are thinking of getting a new car, check the new Car Theft Index, published by the Home Office. This shows those cars most at risk of being stolen, and also includes useful advice on increasing car security. It can be found at www.secureyourmotor.gov.uk.

Click the logo to get the full crime report (pdf format - 65k)

If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 21st December 2003
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 18th December 2003:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

Thankfully no burglaries close to our area, but three incidents of street crime close to our road this week - robberies in Welham Road and Church Lane, and a bus driver robbed of his takings aboard his bus in Southcroft road:

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If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 13th December 2003
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 12th December 2003:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

A busy week this week - but no incidents in our immediate area. However the report includes two incidents involving handguns - one a commercial robbery and the other a car-jacking:

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If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 6th December 2003
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 5th December 2003:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

A lot of incidents this week - but none in our immediate area. However the report also includes the following two messages:

A Message from the Fire Brigade & Council:
The winter months can potentially spell danger for older people in the capital. Nearly 60 per cent of people who die in fires are aged 60 or over and the winter period is the time of greatest risk as use of heaters and cooking appliances increases.

Wandsworth Council are half way through a programme to install smoke alarms in all council flats and houses. The London Fire Brigade will also carry out a free survey in privately rented or owned flats and houses occupied by the elderly or vulnerable, and where necessary, provide free smoke alarms. Older people – or members of their family and carers – who would like a fire safety check carried out can telephone 08000 28 44 28 free of charge, email smokealarms@londonfire.gov.uk or visit the website at www.london-fire.gov.uk for more information.

Scams and Cons:
Please be aware that there are gangs of people in the area offering to lay tarmac in your drive, often intimating that they are connected with legitimate road surfacing contractors working in the area. The work is usually of a very poor standard, is often not completed, and is also very expensive. If you are approached by anyone offering such services, Trading Standards would like to be informed; they can be contacted on 020 8871 7720 or email tradingstandards@wandsworth.gov.uk .

If you feel that you have been the victim of a crime, please call the police.

There is a Department of Trade & Industry web site giving details of various other frauds and scams, at www.dti.gov.uk/ccp/scams/page1.htm and another useful site is at www.ripofftipoff.net which also allows you to report incidents

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If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Item added 29th November 2003
FROM EMAIL FROM WATCHLINK UNIT, WANDSWORTH COUNCIL:
Tooting & Balham Crime Report - 26th November 2003:

The files attached have the full report on burglary and street crime (note that car crimes are not included in these reports).

A reasonably quiet week - but the report includes a warning about hoax warning emails.

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If you have information on the above incidents - CLICK HERE

For local places to get Crime Prevention Advice - CLICK HERE

Information on crime in other parts of Wandsworth can be found under 'crime bulletins' on www.wandsworth.gov.uk