Community safety

Avoiding Burglary

Top tips from the Safer Neighbourhood Teams to help residents avoid being burgled whilst away on holiday. 

·       Mark or etch your property with your postcode, house or flat number or the first three letters of your house name.

·       Register items with a serial number at: www.immobilise.com

·       Do not leave your car keys or ID documents near doors, letterbox or windows. Lock them away safely.

·       Close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you are only going out for a few minutes.

·       Keep your valuables out of sight through windows.

·       Leave some lights on & ask a neighbour to pop in and open/close curtains if it will be dark before you get home or you are away for a few days.

·       Install a visible burglar alarm &/or CCTV & don’t forget to set it!

·       Always keep sheds and outbuildings securely locked. 

·       Lock away any ladders safely out of view.

·       Cancel milk or other deliveries if you will be away for days or weeks at a time.

Don’t advertise your holidays on Social Media! and If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your area, call 999 immediately.
 

YOU CAN HELP!

If you suspect that someone in your area has committed a crime, or you’ve seen something suspicious, call 999 or 101. 

WHAT TO TELL TO POLICE

The date and time of any suspicious activity

Vehicles

·                     Registration number

·                     Type make and model

·                     Colour

·                     Any distinguishing features, et damage, logo stickers 

Suspicious people 

·           Gender

·           Age

·           What they look like (hair colour)

·           Facial features etc.

·            Clothing.

Making it harder for burglars

Secure your home and improve the safety of your local neighbourhood by: 

Ø    Keeping your home locked if you are athome or out

Ø    Marking your property (speak to your local officer) 

Ø    Recording serial numbers of your possessions 

Ø    Taking photos of jewellery, or high value items 

Ø    Register items with unique serial numbers at www.immobilise.com 

Ø    Installing quality deadlocks fitted to all doors and windows 

Ø    Installing quality security lighting and alarms 

Ø    Joining or setting up a local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.