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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Burglary of a residential property, West Street, Moulton
Between 00:00 and 06:20 on 31/07/25
Did you see anything suspicious in the area?
If you have any information including any suspicious activity on CCTV/Dashcam etc, please contact our force control room on 101 and quote 25000448005
Crime Prevention Advice
Outside the property:
Make thieves feel exposed when they approach the front of your property by using low hedges or low fencing. Keep any gates shut when you're out.
Use garden lighting to deter trespassers. If the property is well overlooked, choose lights which come on automatically at dusk and stay on all night until dawn. Low wattage bulbs can cost less than l pence per night in electricity.
You can reinforce your boundary by using prickly plants. Use of natural plants is exempt from the Occupiers Liability Act 1984 - because it is natural.
Don't leave tools and ladders lying around for burglars to use. Remember to keep the shed as secure as possible. Thieves often search for tools nearby to break into properties.
Where possible, keep bins chained up away from the main house and out of sight. Criminals often use them as climbing aids or ways to transport stolen property.
Thieves often look for subtle changes in the environment. Open gates, empty driveway, letters left in the mailbox are all invitations to a criminal.
Inside the property:
Keep all doors and windows locked - even if you are in the house. If you leave a room, close and lock the doors and windows.
If you have an alarm, use it! Most alarm systems can be 'zoned', which means parts of the house can be active at night time.
Always remove the keys from locks to stop someone breaking a small pane of glass and entering using the key. Keep keys out of sight and in a safe place.
Leave lights on in multiple rooms. Automatic timers can switch on lights and radios. Remember that in the winter it can get dark in the early afternoon.
Make items traceable. Mark your property with your postcode using a UV pen or consider specialist liquid forensic coded solutions.
Your Vehicle:
Always keep your car locked and close the windows - even if you are only leaving the vehicle for a few moments.
Always remove all items from your vehicle when parked - even an old coat may be enough to tempt a thief.
Ensure when removing your sat nav, that the cradle and suction pad are also removed and any suction marks are wiped away.
Never leave keys in the ignition, not even at a garage when paying for petrol.
Following the above measures will make you a less attractive target for thieves.
 Burglary is a particularly invasive crime that can have a lasting impact on victims. If you have been a victim and need support and help, you should have been offered victim support services, which in Northamptonshire are provided by Voice for Victims and Witnesses. You may have declined at the time, or not noticed the offer, but can refer yourself at any time by either calling 0300 303 1965 or visiting their website at www.voicenorthants.org. Burglars do not want to get caught, so taking action to make your home or business premises safe and less attractive to thieves can go a long way to reducing the risk. Not all advice, or security products recommended are the same, or necessarily fit for purpose. If looking to take positive action to prevent yourself from being a victim of this type of crime, help and advice can be found on the Neighbourhood Watch website. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.northants.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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