Neighbour with Repeated Police Visit, Should I Be Concerned?

taxdeduction on 19/09/2023 - 12:03

Appreciate the Ozbargain community's opinion on this.

A nearby house on my street is a rental property and recently has new tenants moved in. Our suburb is generally safe and very young family oriented with most houses as PPOR.

Since they moved in, I have noticed weekly, sometimes more than once per week, police visits to this property. Sometimes it involves more than 1 police cars with around 6 polices on the property. However, generally the incident seem calm and usually seem like they are just having a chat and after a while the police would leave without further drama. So then why the repeated visits and why the large amount of police presence?

I have tried calling the local police station though they won't tell me anything. Their advice is that if they are a danger to others, we would be notified.

Anyone has experience with this? Should I just take the police's word for it? Any guess as to what's happening here?

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Comments

  • Sleeqb7 on 19/09/2023 - 12:06
    +129

    Sounds to me like none of your business.
    If it doesn't affect you, your home, or your family negatively, then who cares?

    If it were likely to be an issue for you, or other neighbours, you would be made aware by now due to the screaming matches or fights you would have seen/heard. If none of the above, then you could also go talk to them, like an adult.

    • Motek Benzona on 19/09/2023 - 12:13

      Maybe they could buy a plastic bubble

      • RTX9090Ti on 19/09/2023 - 20:37
        +37

        Maybe they called the cops as they felt being watched by the OP constantly.

    • JafferMoney on 19/09/2023 - 13:56
      +96

      LoL…I wonder if you wouldn't care if it happened in your street…any normal decent person would care about repeat visits by the police to a neighbour's house.

        • cookie2 on 19/09/2023 - 22:11
          +15

          How do you know if they raced straight to a forum? I mean did they run? Did it occur immediately before? Do you know more than the rest of us do about the timeline?

        • BartholemewH on 20/09/2023 - 19:58
          +4

          Found your neighbour OP.

          • Protractor on 20/09/2023 - 20:20
            -1

            @BartholemewH: Found the neighbourhood gossip gang treasurer

            • BartholemewH on 20/09/2023 - 20:24
              +1

              @Protractor: Is there such a thing as neighbours gossiping? I haven't said more than hello to any of my neighbours in eleven years.

        • Nillionaire on 21/09/2023 - 01:40

          What generation are you from?

      • Motek Benzona on 19/09/2023 - 21:18
        -7

        They dont seem scared..just nosey….sure have a look and wonder but this phoning the police to ask stuff seems like the work of an unhinged Karen type cat person or at least one in training.

      • handles1 on 19/09/2023 - 21:09
        +15

        What a dramatic load of nonsense. OP can be as nosy as anyone naturally, typically would be, however OP has zero right to ask what is happening at another private residence.
        What makes you think they have some right to know what is occurring there? The police have rightfully told OP if there was some threat, they’d know. There obviously isn’t, since Police feedback was to jog on and mind ya biz..

        • mountaineer on 19/09/2023 - 21:53
          +11

          If someone lives in a neighborhood where they frequently observe a noticeable increase in police activity, it's only natural for them to be curious and want to understand the reasons behind it. This change in the usual neighborhood dynamics can spark concerns, and asking questions about the situation is a reasonable response.

          While the police may not always be obligated to disclose specific details due to ongoing investigations or privacy concerns,people, including OP certainly have the right to inquire about the unusual occurrences in their community. So, there shouldn't be any unnecessary drama surrounding such inquiries; rather, it's a way for residents to stay informed and engaged in the well-being of their community.

          • handles1 on 19/09/2023 - 22:33
            +4

            @mountaineer: We already agreed on the first part - you just reiterated what I already said; naturally OP will be curious.

            Other than that, OP has absolutely, literally zero right to know what is going on. How many ways do you need that explained lol, even the police told OP it’s none of their business and that if there was something OP needed to know due to safety etc, they would know. We have privacy laws for a reason. They quite literally have zero right to know. The police could be for absolutely anything. But that’s irrelevant, since it’s none of our business..

            • mountaineer on 19/09/2023 - 22:40

              @handles1: lolz, just becasure the police said it is not his business then OP can should his querying? People could be interested in why there is a police chopper flying around or a police car racing to somehwere happening in another state or even country, why OP cannot want to know what is happening on his street? He stopped bothering the police and then came to the this forum, what's the issue or drama of that? My comment is just becasue nobody has already been hurt doesn't mean he cannot care. If he has kids and the person of interests is a released pedophilia, if he has female family member and there is a released rapist etc etc.. police doesn't waste their time to visit law biding citizen and it is fine for them not to waste time on OP queries, no issue there, but again, that doesn't deprive his right to make inquires including coming to ask questions here.

              • handles1 on 19/09/2023 - 23:27

                @mountaineer: There is no chopper or car chase.. again, dramatic, not relevant to OP’s comments. OP said there are constantly police there but all is apparently calm. He can care and can be curious, we agree. He just isn’t entitled to know anymore about it. It doesn’t deprive him of his right to ask, of course - but it doesn’t entitle him to a breach of someone’s right to privacy either, because ultimately, he has no right or entitlement to know about the neighbours circumstances that apparently warrant the attendance of the police.

          • Protractor on 20/09/2023 - 20:28
            +1

            @mountaineer: Miss the bit where the cops said when you need to be concerned we'll let you know?

            "Their advice is that if they are a danger to others, we would be notified."
            The cops said NO DANGER

            OP = Needy Rubbernecking

            • mountaineer on 20/09/2023 - 20:37
              +1

              @Protractor: mate, I didn't point my finger at the cops, I said OP has the right to ask the cops and they of course can refuse to discuss and disclose .. my point is there is nothing wrong for the OP to come here to ask questions and was ridiculed - see the first comment.

        • Sinnerator on 20/09/2023 - 08:22
          +5

          zero right; until it happens to you
          meth lab
          pedos
          murder
          rape
          etc

          6 cops on a property on a regular basis is NOT normal.

          • handles1 on 20/09/2023 - 15:03

            @Sinnerator: No. Still no right. I don’t know what you can’t comprehend regarding the law and right to privacy. How entitled are you? Lol

          • Protractor on 20/09/2023 - 20:25
            +2

            @Sinnerator: Whta the…?
            Takes 23 cop cars to chase somebody for a minor traffic offence.
            It could be a police protection situation or a card game, or another cops house. OP is just a nosey sticky beak. If he wasn't he wouldn't have gone online to make it all about him/her. Most of the ppl defending OP are catastrophising an unknown scenario.And I dare say the OP is exaggerating numbers and frequency anyway.

        • airtime on 20/09/2023 - 15:46

          The OP has the right to ask. They don't have the right to receive an answer.

          • handles1 on 20/09/2023 - 19:45

            @airtime: I have said this repeatedly.

            • mountaineer on 20/09/2023 - 20:33

              @handles1: OP didn't insist to ask the police, he came here .. I said that repeatedly … and was my initial comments. It is not the police's reply heartless, it is some people from this community.

              • handles1 on 20/09/2023 - 22:21
                -1

                @mountaineer: Except nothing here has been heartless, you just formulated some absolutely ridiculous, exaggerated out of context comment to support their stickybeakkng that said “ we all know that means someone has been hurt or even dead!” No it doesn’t, not even remotely close, how absurd.
                I’m not sure why you think someone should receive any other kind of responses on a public forum for comments like that, instead of getting on with their day and just minding their own business.
                I don’t have anything else to add so I’m out, but less people like you and OP with their unwarranted stickybeaking and hilarious sense of entitlement in the neighbourhood, the better.

                • mountaineer on 21/09/2023 - 08:02
                  +1

                  @handles1: Clearly you are unable to process information and not sure why you are against a common behaviour. This is happening on the street he and his family lives in, if this is not his business I don't know what else could be. People are encouraged to on lookout for their community, report suspicious activities, speak out if you see something unusual, so when someone querying frequent police visit all the sudden it is ridiculous? You don't have to agree with the query but no need to come to make such mean comment. I guess it is best you mind you own business if you have nothing better to contribute other than ridiculing the OP and people agreeing with his query.

      • Hawk Tuah on 19/09/2023 - 23:21
        +1

        Found OP's alt. If the OP is so worried he can always move.

      • Joey2scoops on 20/09/2023 - 07:50
        +3

        Actually, no. Unfortunately, police are often the first or second point of contact for mental health issues. For example, someone may well have been on the phone with a helpline and terminated the call and it is often standard practice to call in police. Only the police have the power to compel someone to be transported to a hospital for assessment.

    • kaleidoscope on 20/09/2023 - 14:46
      +1

      yeah seems i’d be more concerned having a nosy neighbour as op in my street 🤷‍♂️

      • Protractor on 20/09/2023 - 20:30

        Word will get out via Ozb who the Parker is

    • johnfuller on 21/09/2023 - 07:56
      +1

      safety, security, sure it affects him, its his neighbour and its nearby, why isnt it his business?

    • frewer on 22/09/2023 - 08:13

      LOL I was about to say OP should keep their nose to themself or go talk to the neighbour

  • Benoffie on 19/09/2023 - 12:12
    +14

    Could be someone on bail or parole and the police being overzealous. Seen this happen a few times - someone is 'out' and they want to have their presence 'felt" so they essentially harass the person. Lasted for about 6 months and then they gave up.

    Whether that's the case here, who knows. Could be known criminal, ex criminal, family member of criminals police want to put pressure on etc.

    Cops aren't exactly subtle for the most part.

  • [Deactivated] on 19/09/2023 - 12:13
    +52

    They're not going to share any information because thankfully, we have privacy laws.

    It's none of your business, so unless they infringe on your property in any way, ignore the neighbours and keep to yourself.

  • Hybroid on 19/09/2023 - 12:16
    +2

    What’s Plan B if say you were to be concerned?

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 19/09/2023 - 12:20
      +16

      Plan b: bikies

      (For protection)

    • EightImmortals on 19/09/2023 - 12:22
      +3

      Eneloops!

      • Steven135 on 19/09/2023 - 12:32
        +40

        If they throw Eneloops at their neighbours they might get charged with assault and battery

    • taxdeduction on 19/09/2023 - 12:44
      -3

      I don't have any plans right now…

      • michaelTito on 21/09/2023 - 14:46

        start looking for a new place to live.

  • xuqi on 19/09/2023 - 12:18
    +8

    "Our suburb is generally safe and very young family oriented"

    RIP to that idea….

    • CalmLemons on 20/09/2023 - 01:36
      +6

      Yep. OP doesn't realise how much drug and alcohol misuse there is in Australia.

  • Carve2 on 19/09/2023 - 12:19
    +14

    Same as the others here, if all is calm, then don't worry about it. There's a retired relatively-high-ranked police officer living near me, and they get a lot of visits from current officers. I'm sure it's for advice, information on previous cases or individuals, or just catching up for tea and crumpets, as you do.

    But, if you want to go down a conspiracy hole, maybe it's an ex-hitman for the Girl Guide's Mafia division, who got out of the game by doing a deal with police. When they bring the ex-hitman a name, it's because the Sacred Badge of Brown-Eye wills a death, and they exit retirement to bring justice to the underworld. My advice - make friends with them, and don't kill the dog.

    • bargaino on 19/09/2023 - 20:31
      +3

      Roger Rogerson?

      • Carve2 on 20/09/2023 - 10:26
        +1

        I think he's in prison now, isn't he? I'm not in prison, except in one of my own making, using papier mache & pipe-cleaners, bought at OzBargain prices, of course.

  • freefall101 on 19/09/2023 - 12:23
    +8

    The last thing someone who is being harrassed by the cops is going to do is commit a crime against their neighbours. You're probably safer than ever.

    • Antikythera on 19/09/2023 - 23:55
      +1

      yeah. throw a brick through their window. they are very unlikely to retaliate with the already high police harassment level.

    • CalmLemons on 20/09/2023 - 01:37

      Yes if they're out on bail/whatever that other word is for it, even if they do the smallest crime it's back to remand/jail

  • tsunamisurfer on 19/09/2023 - 12:33
    +6

    Just keep an eye on the situation, if there is any 'event' simply log the time / date and include as much information as possible inc car rego and send to CrimeStoppers.

    We had a meth lab set up 2 doors down as the new tenants moved in and within a week randoms showing up all through the day and night, fights, threats, literally people camping out the front of that property and of course theft from neighbouring properties including mine.

    I just told all my neighbours to do the same and report everything.

    It took ages but they left.

    • Loopholio on 20/09/2023 - 12:10

      We had the same problem here. Removing these garbage people takes months and a large part of that is waiting for legal eviction.

  • foxmulder on 19/09/2023 - 12:50
    +2

    Sounds like a domestic violence. Either the wife or the husband called police and they came in packs just in case the husband is a raging bull, turns up with nothing happen, no physical assault. The only thing you can do is to call the police in case you hear screams of help or either one of them chase the other with a knife or something. Dark :)

    • Mechz on 19/09/2023 - 17:06

      Yeah could also be that the ex has a history of DV and threatens to turn up so the cops have to show up.

  • brokenglish on 19/09/2023 - 12:51

    You should be happy instead.
    You know there could potentially be a problem with your neighbour and the police knows this.
    If the police regularly sends out 6 officers, what are you afraid of?
    In any other situation, you’d be lucky if the police sends out any officers when you call them.

    • andresampras on 19/09/2023 - 14:22

      Plot twist - the police are merely gangsters in disguise.

      • Nugs on 19/09/2023 - 15:55
        +5

        Or strippers
        .

        • andresampras on 19/09/2023 - 16:01

          Always wondered if Strippergrams were a real thing

  • Protractor on 19/09/2023 - 13:00
    -1

    MYOB.

    What is the real reason you don't like the new neighbours?

    And for all you know the new tenants maybe victims of crime, relatives of one, or any number of scenarios. It's not your street. Close the blinds or go out and leave the neighbours alone until you are invited to the discussion table.
    Perhaps the neighbours are submitting police complaints about the nosey so and so up the road who is stalking them and calling police asking about them.I hope so.

    ( Or they could planning to steal your meter box or the combo padlock on it )

  • Drakesy on 19/09/2023 - 13:12
    +5

    A simple case of MYOB

    • Protractor on 19/09/2023 - 13:14
      +1

      Yep, and then takes the 'tacky proboscis' online, so Ozb can peer up his street.
      Bizarro.

    • SupeNintendoChalmers on 19/09/2023 - 22:27
      +9

      I'm a Quicken kind of guy.

  • MS Paint on 19/09/2023 - 13:14
    +15

    I have tried calling the local police station though they won't tell me anything

    What sort of entitlement is this? FFS.

  • solidussnake on 19/09/2023 - 13:15
    -1

    If it's a DVO incident usually police will walk around and door knock to get statements it happened to me recently regarding a neighbour. So I wouldn't worry too much

    • Hawk Tuah on 19/09/2023 - 23:24
      +13

      As far as I'm concerned the single biggest crime Dan has committed is not having you committed. What I would give not to have to see your tedious boomerkaren ramblings.

      • jv on 20/09/2023 - 01:07
        -7

        What you think is irrelevant though.

        • smartazz104 on 20/09/2023 - 07:22
          +5

          Just like what you say is also irrelevant.

      • johnno07 on 21/09/2023 - 14:54
        +1

        Click hide under their comment, and then check the box to hide all of their comments across the site. It has improved my experience a lot.

        • spaceflight on 21/09/2023 - 17:19
          +1

          How do you know who they are taking to if you have hidden the original person?

          It must look like they are insane and talking to themselves.

        • Hawk Tuah on 21/09/2023 - 17:26
          +1

          Cheers, hadn't realised you could block the muppet.

    • Eeples on 20/09/2023 - 02:36
      +2

      So ppl who have served their prison sentences on aggravated assault should never be released?

    • dylo on 20/09/2023 - 06:32
      +8

      I have a shot for every time JV mentions Dan. I'm in AA.

  • mini2 on 19/09/2023 - 13:34

    Probably domestic related. Had to call the cops on the ex-wife, 3 patrol cars showed up.

    The other time when I call the cops on the ex-FIL, 5 patrol cars showed up.

    No sirens, no lights, they just appear.

    • RTX9090Ti on 19/09/2023 - 20:40
      +1

      maybe when you call on the ex-MIL, 10 cars show up :)

      • Grish on 21/09/2023 - 11:35

        I think the ex-FIL and ex-wife were visiting the ex MIL ;)

  • inherentchoice on 19/09/2023 - 13:41
    +1

    Police keep coming for their weekly hush money so they don't investigate a certain crime.

    • TSH on 19/09/2023 - 13:53
      +2

      I got some "Training Day" vibes as well.

      My N!&&@

      • Serapis on 20/09/2023 - 22:47

        Just don't shoot me in the ass

  • orangetrain on 19/09/2023 - 14:08
    +3

    Talk to all the neighbours except the one getting visits. Make sure to come up with all kind of theories.

    At night, for extra safety, start wearing white oodies with two eye holes on top. Start having a bonfire to get rid of some barely read science books to keep the nice neighbourly chats going. Keep discussing theories. Maybe a neighbour knows a police officer who can provide info.

    Or why not be friendly! How about a show of welcoming them to the community? Maybe they're Christians? Or tribal people that like dancing around fire? Lets try both! Set up two wooden beams, a long one and a short one on lawn then set it on fire. That's sure to bring tears of happiness.

    I was bored in the waiting room.

  • Dollar General on 19/09/2023 - 14:17
    +14

    Cops most likely just picking up their share of weekly takings. Nothing to be alarmed about

    • xdigger on 20/09/2023 - 09:22

      Got a laugh out of me!

  • Danstar on 19/09/2023 - 14:25

    Meth Lab. :D

    • Steven135 on 19/09/2023 - 14:30
      +3

      Donut shop 🍩

      • BeamMeUp on 20/09/2023 - 08:26
        +1

        With discount for cops

      • rentonc on 20/09/2023 - 12:04

        Was waiting for this one. Thanks for not letting me down :-)

      • BartholemewH on 20/09/2023 - 20:08
        +1

        Black market donuts. Cops eat free.

  • AustriaBargain on 19/09/2023 - 14:51
    -1

    Perhaps the resident has some dirt on a government minister, and the police are there to do a "welfare check", aka threaten them into staying quiet. Nothing surprises me anymore.

    • Poor Ass on 21/09/2023 - 10:21
      -1

      I miss your libs comments

  • coffeeinmyveins on 19/09/2023 - 15:00
    +6

    Since they moved in, I have noticed weekly,

    I have tried calling the local police station though they won't tell me anything

    Is your name Karen by any chance? Do you have a HOA?

    Neither of those would surprise me.

    Mind your own damn business.

    Imagine having the gall to call the police station and waste their time to ask about something that has absolutely sweet fudge all to do with you.

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