Senior Constable Don Allan's monthly newsletter
Hi Neighbours,
Sorry this post is a bit late this month but hey " better late than never " right ?
The list below of reported incidents is pretty concerning huh !
We must wonder how many incidents are not reported.
Dons newsletter is very helpful with suggestions on how to keep yourself safe and also your property.
Remember crimestoppers allows you to report crime anonymously
0800 555 111
Regards Colleen and Happy " sunny" Sunday
From Don
Last month, residents in Onehunga reported a ten percent increase in property crime compared to incidents reported throughout September 2023.
This increase in reported crime was associated to twenty-two additional burglaries, however vehicle crime incidents decreased around thirteen percent over the same period
The streets with multiple reported incidents were:
Onehunga Mall (10 incidents) 8 x burgs, 2 x stolen motor vehicles. Church St (5 incidents) 3 x burg, 2 x stolen motor vehicles.
Campbell Rd (5 Incidents) 2 x burgs, 2 x stolen motor vehicles, 1 Theft ex-car
Captain Springs Rd (3 incidents) 2 x burgs, 1 x stolen vehicle
Rockfield Rd ( 3 incidents) 1 x burgs, 2 x stolen vehicles
Princes St ( 3 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen vehicles, 1 x theft ex-car
Trafalgar St (3 incidents) 2 x burgs, 1 x stolen vehicles
Pleasant St (3 incidents) 2 x burglaries, 1 x theft ex-car
Oranga Ave (3 incidents) 1 x burg, 2 x theft ex-cars
Tawhiri Rd (2 incidents) 1 x burgs, x stolen vehicle
Clarke Rd (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen motor vehicle
Namata Rd (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen motor vehicle
Felix St (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen motor vehicle
Normans Hill Rd (2 incidents) 1 x burglary 1 x stolen vehicle
Galway St(2 incidents) 1 x stolen vehicles, 1 x theft ex-car
Neilson St(2 Incidents), 1 x burg, 1x stolen motor vehicle
Beachcroft Ave (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen motor vehicle
Spring St (2 incidents) 2 x burgs
Mt Smart Rd (2 Incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen motor vehicles
Mays Rd ( 2 incidents) 2 x burgs
Selwyn St (2 incidents) 2 x burgs
Rawhiti Rd (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x theft ex-car
Arthur St (2 incidents) 2 x theft ex-car
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.5% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.3% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.3% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
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