FOI 547-2025 / May 2025 / St. Nicholas Park
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 547-2025
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 19th May 2025 as follows:
Q1. I request under the Freedom of Information Act to see a list of incidents (asb/criminal offence/other) reported to Warwickshire Police that have taken place in St. Nicholas Park, Warwick (including the south side of the park to Myton Road) since 27th January 2024 to the present day. The list should comprise the following.
Date of incident.
Description of incident.
Where exactly in St. Nicholas Park did the incident take place.
Action taken by Warwickshire Police and outcome, if any.
Q2. I also request under the Freedom of Information Act to see a list of incidents (asb/criminal offence/other) reported to Warwickshire Police that have taken place in Pickard Street, Warwick, since 27th January 2024 to the present day. The list should comprise the following.
Date of incident.
Description of incident.
Action taken by Warwickshire Police and outcome, if any.
Just to clarify, I am requesting descriptions of each actual incident, not just classified under asb, criminal offence or other.
Please find the Warwickshire Police response set out below.
The numerical data presented below is an unaudited snapshot of unpublished data sourced from "live" systems and is subject to the interpretation of the original request by the individual extracting the data.
Q1 response: I can advise that the requested information is held; however, it is not suitable for disclosure in the requested format.
When refusing to provide information (because the information is exempt), Section 17 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires Warwickshire Police to provide the applicant with a notice which:
(a) states that fact,
(b) specifies the exemption in question and
(c) states (if that would not otherwise be apparent) why the exemption applies.
The exemption applicable in this case is:
Section 40(2) Personal Information
Section 40 is an absolute class-based exemption, which does not require evidence of the harm disclosure would cause and does not require consideration of a public interest test. That being said, where Section 40(2) is engaged, in order to make the exemption absolute there needs to be evidence that a Data Protection Principle would be breached by disclosure.
This exemption is engaged where disclosure of information relates to personal data of a third party or could lead to the identification of an individual, either from that information alone or combined with any other information from within the Police Service or public domain. In this case, providing a list of each incident to include the date, details, action taken, and location, in direct correlation with each other, is likely to lead to the identification of an individual and provide personal information. Such a disclosure would breach an individuals’ rights under the Data Protection Act 2018, in particular Article 5(1) of the GDPR which states that personal data shall be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to the data subject.
This letter serves as a refusal notice under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information Act in relation to the requested format. Instead, a breakdown of the number of incidents recorded has been provided broken down by month. The details of these incidents, locations and action taken have been presented in such a way that ensures no individual is identified and then provided broken down by year and in uncorrelated tables.
When considering the information below, please note that searches were conducted of the Command-and-Control System for any incidents, reported between 27th January 2024 and the date of your request, logged at landmarks within St. Nicholas Park. The resulting records are set out below; however, it should be noted that results are based on what has been recorded in the location details within the log and is dependent upon what the caller states and how the handler records it. In an event that there are other incidents reported relating to the relevant areas, but where the location has not been recorded as one of the landmarks within St. Nicholas Park, then these will not have been returned within the results.
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St Nicholas Park incidents |
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Month |
2024 |
2025 |
Total |
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April |
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12 |
12 |
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August |
6 |
|
6 |
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December |
3 |
|
3 |
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February |
|
4 |
4 |
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January |
|
3 |
3 |
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July |
7 |
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7 |
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June |
2 |
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2 |
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March |
|
1 |
1 |
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May |
5 |
6 |
11 |
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November |
1 |
|
1 |
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September |
5 |
|
5 |
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Grand Total |
29 |
26 |
55 |
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St Nicholas Park incidents |
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Year |
Number of Incidents |
Detail of incidents |
Total |
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2024 |
29 |
Concern for welfare |
2 |
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Report of a BBQ in park |
1 |
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Report of a group acting anti-socially |
1 |
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|
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Report of abandoned vehicle |
1 |
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|
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Report of an assault |
1 |
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Report of assaults |
1 |
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|
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Report of concern regarding dogs |
1 |
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Report of criminal damage |
1 |
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Report of damage to vehicle |
1 |
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Report of group acting anti-socially |
1 |
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Report of illegal fishing |
1 |
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Report of issue with temporary traffic lights |
1 |
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Report of missing child |
1 |
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Report of people jumping in to water |
1 |
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Report of people jumping off bridge |
1 |
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Report of suspicious behaviour |
3 |
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Report of theft of motor vehicle |
1 |
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Report of theft of pedal cycle |
1 |
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Report of theft of pedal cycles |
1 |
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Report of vehicle being driven dangerously |
1 |
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Report of vehicle causing an obstruction |
1 |
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Report of vehicle using pathway |
1 |
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Report of verbal abuse |
1 |
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Report of youths causing damage |
1 |
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Report of theft of pedal cycles |
1 |
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Unconfirmed report of verbal abuse |
1 |
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2025 |
26 |
Concern for welfare |
2 |
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Report of assault |
2 |
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|
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Report of burglary and criminal damage |
1 |
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Report of medical emergency |
2 |
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Report of nuisance vehicles |
8 |
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Report of possible theft of vehicle |
1 |
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Report of potential stolen vehicle |
2 |
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Report of sexual offence |
1 |
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Report of suspicious behaviour |
1 |
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Report of theft of fish |
1 |
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Report of vehicle awaiting recovery |
1 |
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Report of verbal abuse |
1 |
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Report of youths causing criminal damage |
1 |
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Report of youths trying to gain access to private property |
1 |
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Silent 999 call |
1 |
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Grand Total |
55 |
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55 |
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St Nicholas Park incidents |
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Year |
Number of Incidents |
Location recorded |
Total |
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2024 |
29 |
CHARTER BRIDGE |
1 |
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KINGFISHER POOL ST NIC PARK |
1 |
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MYTON FIELDS |
5 |
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ST NICHOLAS PARK |
2 |
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ST NICHOLAS PARK LEISURE CENT |
14 |
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WARWICK BOATS, ST NICHOLAS PARK |
3 |
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WARWICK TEA ROOM ST NICHOLAS PARK |
3 |
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2025 |
26 |
CHARTER BRIDGE |
2 |
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KINGFISHER POOL ST NIC PARK |
1 |
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MYTON FIELDS |
1 |
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SEA SCOUT ST NICHOLAS PARK |
7 |
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ST NICHOLAS PARK |
2 |
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ST NICHOLAS PARK LEISURE CENT |
11 |
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WARWICK BOATS, ST NICHOLAS PARK |
2 |
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Grand Total |
55 |
|
55 |
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St Nicholas Park incidents |
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Year |
Number of Incidents |
Details of Action / outcome |
Total |
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2024 |
29 |
Advice and reassurance given |
1 |
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|
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Advice given |
2 |
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Attended, no suspect identified |
1 |
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Attended. Advice given |
1 |
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|
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Attended. Person conveyed to hospital |
1 |
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|
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Attended. Safeguarding checks completed |
1 |
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|
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Attended. No person or vehicle located |
1 |
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|
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Attended. No sign of suspects or damage |
1 |
|
|
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Attended. |
1 |
|
|
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Attended. No victims identified |
1 |
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|
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Attended. Situation monitored by officers |
1 |
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|
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Attended. Suspect located and arrested |
1 |
|
|
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Attended. Theft of pedal cycle recorded |
1 |
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Attended. Person was taken to hospital |
1 |
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Attended. No further action required |
1 |
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Property recovered |
1 |
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|
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Crime recorded |
2 |
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|
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Enquires made by officers |
1 |
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|
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No action required |
3 |
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Recorded for information |
2 |
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Recorded for SNT awareness |
1 |
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SNT made aware |
2 |
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|
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Vehicle removed |
1 |
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2025 |
26 |
Attended with Ambulance |
2 |
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|
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Attended. Assisted emergency services |
1 |
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|
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Attended. No offences identified |
1 |
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Attended. No sign of suspects or damage |
1 |
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Attended. No suspects identified |
1 |
|
|
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Attended. Person taken to hospital |
1 |
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Attended. Vehicle recovered |
1 |
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|
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Crime recorded |
4 |
|
|
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No action required |
1 |
|
|
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No offences disclosed |
1 |
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Recorded for information |
7 |
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SNT made aware |
3 |
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SNT to engage |
1 |
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|
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Vehicle located and recovered |
1 |
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Grand Total |
55 |
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55 |
Q2 response: I can advise that the requested information is held; however, it is not suitable for disclosure in the requested format.
When refusing to provide information (because the information is exempt), Section 17 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires Warwickshire Police to provide the applicant with a notice which:
(a) states that fact,
(b) specifies the exemption in question and
(c) states (if that would not otherwise be apparent) why the exemption applies.
The exemption applicable in this case is:
Section 40(2) Personal Information
Section 40 is an absolute class-based exemption, which does not require evidence of the harm disclosure would cause and does not require consideration of a public interest test. That being said, where Section 40(2) is engaged, in order to make the exemption absolute there needs to be evidence that a Data Protection Principle would be breached by disclosure.
This exemption is engaged where disclosure of information relates to personal data of a third party or could lead to the identification of an individual, either from that information alone or combined with any other information from within the Police Service or public domain. In this case, providing a list of each incident, with the date, details, and action taken, for one specific street and in direct correlation with each other is likely to lead to the identification of an individual and provide personal information. Such a disclosure would breach an individuals’ rights under the Data Protection Act 2018, in particular Article 5(1) of the GDPR which states that personal data shall be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to the data subject.
This letter serves as a refusal notice under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information Act in relation to the requested format. Instead, a breakdown of the number of incidents recorded has been provided broken down by year. The details of these incidents and action taken have been presented in such a way that ensures no individual is identified and provided across the whole period and in uncorrelated tables.
When considering the information below, please note that searches were conducted of the Command-and-Control System for any incidents, reported between 27th January 2025 and the date of your request, logged as occurring in Pickard Street, Warwick, excluding any specific house number (occurring in the street rather than within a dwelling). The resulting records are set out below; however, it should be noted that results are based on what has been recorded in the location details within the log and is dependent upon what the caller states and how the handler records it. In an event that there are other incidents reported in the relevant areas, but where the location has not been recorded as occurring in the approximate location of Pickard Street, then these will not have been returned within the results.
|
Pickard Street incidents |
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|
Year |
Total |
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2024 |
7 |
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2025 |
2 |
|
Grand Total |
9 |
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Pickard Street incidents |
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|
Details |
Total |
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Dispute over damage to vehicle. |
1 |
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Potential theft of pedal cycles reported. |
1 |
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Report of criminal damage |
1 |
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Report of issue with temporary traffic lights. |
2 |
|
Report of nuisance vehicles |
2 |
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Report of theft of motor vehicle. |
1 |
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Report of vehicle crash. |
1 |
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Grand Total |
9 |
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Pickard Street incidents |
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|
Action Taken / Outcome |
Total |
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Advice given |
1 |
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Attended. Suspects identified and crime recorded |
1 |
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Attended. Suspects stopped and searched |
1 |
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Crime recorded |
2 |
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Information passed to Highways |
1 |
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No action required |
1 |
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Recorded for information |
2 |
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Grand Total |
9 |
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is as accurate as possible; however, the data is subject to the inaccuracies inherent in any large-scale recording system, therefore care should be taken to ensure data collection processes, and their inevitable limitations are considered when interpreting the data.
Your attention is drawn to the below which details your right of complaint.
Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please write or email the Freedom of Information Unit quoting the reference number above.
Yours sincerely
Freedom of Information Officer
Freedom of Information Unit
Warwickshire Police
PO Box 4
Leek Wootton
Warwickshire
CV35 7QB