Wealden

From here you can find station opening times and contact details for your local neighbourhood policing team, see the latest priorities and events in your area and view the local crime levels.

If you already know your team, select your area from the list on the right hand side of this screen. Alternatively, use the post code search on the left.

On April 17 your District Commander took part in a day of live webchats as part of our commitment to become more open and transparent - you can watch the videos and read the conversations about policing in your area on our Sussex Policing Live page.

District Commander's message: Chief Inspector Dick Coates

The lighter nights are now with us and hopefully the days will be warmer.

Burglary of peoples houses has seen a rise in recent months across the whole of Wealden.

Over 50% of the offences have happened when people leave their houses insecure. They leave a door open or do not lock up when they go out for a few hours.

Thieves will take any chance they can to commit crime. Please make sure you follow these simple rules.

Never leave your doors or windows unlocked if going out.

If working in the garden please close your doors and lock them, if some distance from the property.

If going on holiday let your local officers know. (Use the Sussex Police website and email your local officer the details.)

If you are out when it gets dark make use of a timer to switch a light on. These are cheap and easy to use. Contact your local officer if any problems.

If on holiday get a neighbour to move the post/pull the curtains at night if possible.

There is nothing worse than being a victim of burglary. We are targeting a number of people we think are responsible and will do all we can to arrest the offenders. We need your help though so I ask that you report any suspicious behaviour however small. Let us check it out. You can contact us in an emergency on 999 or on our new non emergency number 101.

There are loads of ways you can find out what is happening in Wealden and about your local Police team. Visit the Sussex Police website at www.sussex.police.uk or sign up to receive updates directly from your local team. This is called community messaging. Give your details to your local officer who will add you to the system or contact PCSO Harwood at district.wealden@sussex.pnn.police.uk You can follow me on twitter. Search for Wealdendistcomm. All the local issues are placed on the account . You can follow the team at wealdenpol and we also have a facebook page.

Your local team continue to work hard to keep you safe. We do need your help so please do all you can to take reasonable crime prevention measures. If you want crime prevention advice let us know and we will arrange a visit.

Remember, Wealden is a safe place to live, work and visit. I aim for it to stay that way. Proud to be serving Wealden.

Chief Inspector Dick Coates

District Commander