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Dear Resident,
Now the weather has warmed up and the nights are lighter, our officers will be working to tackle the potential increase in opportunist crimes in local neighbourhoods. At this time of year there is often a seasonal increase in crimes like burglary, vehicle theft and anti-social behaviour, as people open windows, spend more time away and life starts to move outdoors. Neighbourhood teams across the region will be factoring this into their plans as they patrol and tackle crime across their areas, in a bid to reduce offending and keep people safe. As part of our drive to tackle seasonal crime, we urge people to consider their home and personal security and offer some advice for everyone: Home It’s easy to forget about the spare keys we have lying around make sure they are secure. Don’t leave tools or things like ladders or bins left where they can be used to climb or access properties. Check all your doors and windows are locked with the keys removed. Make sure side entrances and patio doors are secure. If you have a video doorbell, make sure this is charged so you can see who’s visiting your home even when you’re away. If you are heading out for the day or visiting family over the weekend check your’ve locked up, including sheds and garages - these can be easily missed if you are in a rush. Keep car keys hidden. Avoid leaving car keys near entryways or in plain sight. If you can keep them in a Faraday pouch (a fabric or leather bag with metal mesh to block signals) and in a drawer away from doors or windows. Lock up your tools: We recommend registering all your tools or equipment on the Secure Asset Register (Secure Asset Register | SelectaDNA) or take photos of serial numbers.
Vehicle Secure your vehicle: Check your fob has done its job – make sure the lights on your car have flashed, the alarm is on, and if they can, your wing mirrors have folded in. If you can, secure a steering lock especially if you are leaving your car on the drive for a long period of time. Keep motorbikes and pedal bikes in the garage, shed or behind a secure door. Be sure to use a D-lock or multiple locks to keep it safe from opportunist thieves. Wait to post on social media: It can be very tempting to post your activities online and add your location. Before you hit post or share to your story, think about your home security. Are you showing the world your home is empty and your car is unmonitored on your drive? Going away? Ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your home. Draw curtains or blinds and cancel any deliveries you might receive while away. If you have a timer switches be sure they come on later in the evening as the nights get lighter. We encourage you to share these security tips with your family and friends, to help reduce vehicle crime and car key burglary in your area. Check on your neighbours to make sure they feel safe in their home. For more home and vehicle security guidance please visit our crime prevention advice pages: https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/ | ||||
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