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Dear residents of Norwood Green, Unfortunately, overall this August we experienced rise in vehicle damage. The incidents include slashing tyres, scratches to vehicle, bag stolen from vehicle during the night and smashed side car window. Hot spot locations this month are Post Rd, St Mary Avenue Central and Bridge Rd. Here’s a breakdown of effective crime prevention methods for this type of vehicle-related vandalism: Behavioural Strategies 1. Avoid Routine Parking Patterns Regular patterns make your vehicle a predictable target.Vary your parking location, especially if vandalism has occurred before. 2. Don’t Leave Temptations in Sight Valuables (bags, electronics) can lead to window smashing – even if the main goal is theft. Always lock your car and fully close windows/sunroofs. Situational Crime Prevention Strategies: aim to make the crime harder to commit, riskier for the offender, or less rewarding. 1.Target Hardening: Make your vehicle harder to damage or access.Install dashcams (front and rear): These deter vandals who fear being recorded.Window film protection: Prevents glass from shattering easily.Wheel locks or tire protectors: Can prevent slashing or theft.Use car covers: Especially for high-end vehicles, it creates a physical and psychological barrier. 2. Surveillance: Increase the likelihood of detection.CCTV: In high-risk areas, including residential streets or parking garages.Neighbourhood watch programs: Especially effective in residential zones.Visible signage: “This area is under surveillance” can act as a deterrent. 3. Access Control: Limited physical access to vehicles.Park in secured areas: Garages or gated lots.Home driveway deterrents: Motion -sensor lights, security gates or even bollards.Smart parking posts: Devices that block others from getting too close to your car. | 
