Calls for CCTV after three cars are smashed along Sambourne Lane in Astwood Banks, with crime levels 'hitting a 33-year high'


VILLAGERS in Astwood Bank are being blighted by a spate of vandalism, with one angry resident demanding CCTV cameras are introduced after his car was smashed.
Resident Nigel Joyce had the windows of his silver BMW smashed while it was parked overnight in a public car park by the playing fields on Sambourne Lane on Friday, June 30.
Two other cars also had their windows smashed on the same road, with Mr Joyce feeling these latest attacks - and other recent incidents - have put crime at a 33-year high.
He said: “I've lived here for 33 years and never known it so bad. All crimes have been reported to the police with disappointing response from them.
“We will be recommending as a deterrent that CCTV cameras are installed in an appropriate position to eradicate vandalism in the car park and adjoining playing field.
“Damage to children's play equipment has recently been reported too.
“Young mothers are telling me they will not use the park or visit because of the teenagers’ anti-social behaviour and vandalism within the park. It’s getting pretty bad.”
Conservative Councillor for Astwood Bank, Brandon Clayton, admitted anti-social behaviour has been an issue in the past due to drug taking, and said he will look into this latest issue.
He added: “We have had a spot of drug taking in the past but that has all been resolved now and it has been unusually quiet so I am surprised to hear this.”
Police are investigating two reports of vandalism to cars.
The first involved a BMW in a car park on Sambourne Lane between 3pm on June 30 and 10am on July 1, while the second involved a Jaguar on a driveway between 11pm and 8am.
A spokesman added: “The local Safer Neighbourhood Team have visited the victim to offer support, crime prevention tips and reassurance, and continue to appeal for any witnesses.”
Ref: http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/regional/15396905.Car_damage_leads_to_calls_for_CCTV_as_village_crime_hits__33_year_high_/


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