However most people drive. The problems related to crime in the village are mainly vandalism, opportunistic theft and juvenile crime. It is perceived as a nuisance more than a real threat. It was not thought to be carried out on an extensive scale. More significant from the point of view of walking in the area, especially at night, are the gangs of youths who hang around in the village centre, some said to have air rifles.
People feel very intimidated.
They are not committing offences, but their presence is seen as threatening and some of them shout remarks at passers-by. The main road is busy and lorries speed through the village, creating a reluctance to allow children to walk and cycle into the village centre. There was widespread agreement that traffic speeds along the main road deters people from walking there are problems with both cars and lorries. Traffic calming would be very much welcomed and so would crossing points. The children are escorted from school.