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A meeting on 2nd November 1998 heard local residents express anxiety and concern about many issues connected with crime and vandalism.These included burglaries from homes and cars, cycle theft, graffiti on buildings, vandalism affecting gravestones in the Victorian cemetery off Mill Road, and misuse of garages. Inadequate street lighting, and the safety of both women and elderly residents in our streets all need to be improved.

At the AGMs of 2nd November 1999 and 15th November 2000, PACT's progress on the various issues was reported.

Survey on Car Vandalism

Most Petersfield residents have to park their cars on the street and, as a consequence, many vehicles suffer damage. In fact, among Cambridge wards, Petersfield suffers the highest rates of recorded damage to vehicles.

From January - June 2000 PACT conducted a joint survey, with the Police, into "Criminal Damage (vandalism) to Parked Vehicles". The results confirmed our impressions of 'hot spots' and 'hot times' for this sort of crime.But what surprised us was the high proportion of these incidents -70%- which were not reported to the police.It is important that such crimes are reported so that police know the extent of the problem.

Cemetery Vandelism

Following nationwide coverage of the vandalism in Mill Road Cemetery, a Friends of Mill Road Cemetery organisation has been launched.

Graffiti

Recently, the spread and quantity of graffiti has increased alarmingly throughout Petersfield.A local resident has taken some pictures of the work of just one vandal:



Anyone with a graffiti problem should ring 01223 458282, the City Council's Helpdesk number. They will take the details and pass them directly with the Streetscene Graffiti Team. They will make contact with you and deal with the graffiti quickly and effectively, using modern hi-tech compounds - the days of high pressure blasting are long gone ! If you're a Council tenant, there's no need for any paperwork and if you're a private owner, there is just a simple form to complete prior to works commencing. It's a free service, subject to a few exceptions, so don't let graffiti vandals wreck your neighbourhood - report it and get it removed.

If you wish to be involved in the various campaigns against vandalism, try emailing PACT for further details.