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Rowallane

Rowallane Neighbourhood is situated in the northern part of Down District Council area covering the towns of Ballynahinch, Saintfield, Killyleagh and Crossgar and includes the villages of Drumaness, Loughinisland, Annacloy, Kilmore, Darragh Cross and Shrigley.                                

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team

Name of Officer        Mobile Telephone Number                            Neighbourhood Patrolled
Inspector R Morris07795 152 477Rowallane and Downpatrick Neighbourhood Units

Sergeant N Donnelly07826 866 234Rowallane Neighbourhood Unit

Constable N McKeown07826 927 810Crossgar, Kilmore and Annacloy

Constable K Warren07764 638 479Saintfield and Darragh Cross areas

Constable L Rainey07584 164 511Ballynahinch and Drumaness

Constable M Ratcliffe07795 607 170

Schools Officer, Killyleagh and Shrigley

Your Neighbourhood Policing team is also supported by a number of experienced Part Time Police Officers.


When a neighbourhood officer is not available to take your call their mobile phone will switch directly to the Call Handling Centre where you can leave a message to be contacted.  

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Contact us
Neighbourhood Policing Team Contact Telephone            0845 600 8000 ext 32311
Crime stoppers Telephone Number0800 555 111
Emergency Telephone Number999
Non-emergency Telephone Number0845 600 8000
Emergency Text numberPlease click here for more info
EmailNPTRowallane@psni.pnn.police.uk


Details of other agencies who may be of assistance to you:

Agency          Telephone Number          Email
Down District Council  02844 610 800council@downdc.gov.uk
Down District Policing Partnership02844 610 857janine.hillen@downdc.gov.uk
Women’s Aid08009 171 414admin@belfastwonansaid.org.uk
Citizens Advice02844 614 110downpatrickcab@citizensadvice.co.uk
Childline0800 1111
NIHE03448 920 900downpatrick@nihe.gov.uk
Safe and well02897 566 934
Belfast Migrant Centre02890 438 962info@belfastmigrantcentre.org
Social Security office

02844 611 300
Polish Association

07916 574 225

lukasz@ludziejewski.com
Race relations coordinator

02890 244 070
Down Community Safety Partnership

02844 610 840

communitysafety@downdc.gov.uk

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Neighbourhood News

Midnight Street Soccer for youths  view

Killyleagh &Down Area

Local NPT officers are working in these areas to increase their engagement with young people. It is hoped this is a way to break down any barriers or perceptions the youth have of police and also for the youth to discuss with police how they are perceived.

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Langley Road Community Group

On 13th October 2011, a six month initiative in partnership with Down Community Safety Partnership began. The initiative, aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour and improving the area for residents commenced with a very successful cross-community "Pizza with a Peeler night and cage football". There will continue to be a series of events held throughout the six month period, the latest being a Country Tea Dance to be held in December.

Anti - Social Behaviour Committee:

 This committee sits at Down District Council and affords all interested parties the opportunity to share information about issues affecting local communities in the Down Area.  This is a multi - agency approach to problem solving.

Down Youth (DYIAG):

 This group of young persons meet on a monthly basis.  Police attend to listen to the issues these young people feel is of interest to their age groups.  A work shop is being held by the group shortly and letters were recently sent to local schools inviting young people to attend and have their concerns addressed in relation to stereo-typing of young persons.

Down District Suicide Awareness Group -

The Hub:  This is a recently formed group.  The chairperson requested police representation on the committee to voice their views on the topics discussed.

Get involved
You can get involved with helping us to make your neighbourhood safer by telling us the issues that you think need to be addressed by attending one of your local partnership or Inter-agency meetings. Alternatively you can pop in and visit us in our newly acquired mobile Police station which provides us with a facility to speak to you in private about any concerns you may have.  The mobile station also has an extensive selection of information leaflets in relation to crime prevention, drug awareness and road safety to name but a few.  If we can not help we will direct you to other agencies who will be in a position to help.

Method of engagement     How to find out more  

Rowallane Neighbourhood Policing Team work in Partnership with Down District Council, NIHE, Social Services and our local DPP / Community Forums.

Mobile Police Station.

District Policing Partnership

             

Contact Rowallane Neighbourhood Policing Team, Down District Council or NIHE on the Numbers provided above.

To find out where the Mobile Police Station will be soon, please contact your local Neighbourhood officer on the telephone numbers provided above.

Telephone: Janine Hillen 02844 610 857 or you can email: janine.hillen@downdc.gov.uk

Down District Policing Partnership meets every quarter at different venues throughout the District.  For details of the next meeting contact Janine Hillen on 02844 610 857 or email janine.hillen@downdc.gov.uk.  If you have any problems doing so please contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team on the attached email address.  Copies of the Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter can also be obtained by contacting your local Neighbourhood officer via their email address.

If you are unable to come along to a meeting but have an issue that you would like to let us know about, please contact a Neighbourhood Officer or send us an email at NPTRowallane@psni.pnn.police.uk

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You said                   

        

We Did
Anti-social driving in The Square, Crossgar.We have increased high visibility patrols in the area and have been working with local councillors and DRD to address these problems.  This includes the re-designing of the car park.  Neighbourhood officers have also been working closely on joint operations with the Driver and Vehicle Agency Enforcement office .Throughout this coming year Police will be carrying out Traffic Operations alongside Road Policing Officers, as we have received an increase in the number of complaints from members of the public.

  
Anti-social behaviour and under-age drinking in Ballynahinch.We are working with local councillors and enforcement officers to address these problems and have dedicated officers at weekends patrolling the areas identified as Hot Spots. As well as conducting regular Licensed Premises Inspections to challenge youths believed to be under-age.  In addition, we are working with Down District Community Partnership and residents associations on projects to divert youths from this behaviour.

  
Criminal Damage and Under-age Drinking in the Quay area of KillyleaghWe placed additional resources in the area at weekends, with high visibility beats to deter under-age drinkers.  We held a public meeting for residents of the area to voice their concerns and conducted door to door enquiries and leaflet drops in relation to the damage to the Quay area.  To date this initiative has proved successful.  In addition we are working with other partners to divert youths from this behaviour.


Young People have nothing to do

The young people  in the Killyleagh area stated there was nothing for them to do.  NPT officers have arranged Cage soccer.  This is a way to develop young peoples skills and also to encourage and develop new relationships with police.  There is now a drop in centre in Killyleagh which the Police help to fund.  It provides work shops and play time for all sections of the community. To view details click on view at Midnight soccer above.

More police on the beat

Members of the public always want to see more police on the beat.  In order to address this issue Rowallane NPT team will be placing the mobile Police Station in the rural areas and using cycle patrols to give reassurance to those in these areas.

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Neighbourhood Watch / Residents groups

Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch Co –Coordinators are active in the following areas, Killyleagh, Ringdufferin, Derrboy, Raffrey Crossgar, Loughinisland, Drumaness, Ballynahinch, Saintfield.  The scheme is currently managed by the Community Safety Partnership and information can be obtained by contacting them directly on 02844 610 840 or by e-mailing Communitysafety@downdc.gov.uk.

New members are always welcome and it is an invaluable source of contact for neighbourhood police to manage problems in specific areas.

Local Groups and Agencies
Ballynahinch Inter - agency meeting
Crossgar Inter - agency meeting
Saintfield Inter - agency meeting
Killyleagh Inter - agency Meeting
Langley Road Residents Groups
Suicide Awareness Group

Saintfield Community Group
Senior Citizens Group
Good Morning Down
Youth Advisory Group

For more information regarding any of the groups and meetings in your area please contact the Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Local Councillors

William Walker-Ballynahinch/Killyleagh

David McNarry

Anne McAleenan
Jim Shannon-Ballynahinch
Willy Dick-Saintfield
Michael Coogan-Ballynahinch
Robert Burgess-Saintfield
Maria McCarthy-Crossgar

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