Weekly Neighbourhood Link Message

Dear Community resident

**NL64** SHEPSHED, HATHERN, DISHLEY, THORPE ACRE & STONEBOW VILLAGE

1. Home Security

Earlier nights mean more opportunity for burglars.

2. Vehicle Safety

Never leave vehicles running unattended while defrosting.

Remove valuables from cars, especially bags, tech, and tools.

Park in well-lit areas and use steering locks if possible.

3. Online Shopping & Scams

With early Christmas shopping starting:

Beware fake websites, phishing emails, and too-good-to-be-true deals.

Use secure payment methods

Use Action Fraud for reporting scams.

4. Anti-Social Behaviour

Autumn events like Halloween and Bonfire Night can lead to spikes in ASB:

Celebrate responsibly.

Promote community engagement and reporting of nuisance behaviour.

5. Personal Safety

Darker evenings can increase risks:

Walk in groups, stay in well-lit areas, and be aware of surroundings.

Consider personal alarms and safety apps.

Report any suspicious behaviour.

6. Neighbourhood Watch & Community Support

Join or start a Neighbourhood Watch.

Look out for elderly or vulnerable neighbours.

Report concerns via 101 or local police contact points.

The crime figures for the beat over the past 7 days have been reviewed and show predominantly residential burglaries in Shepshed.

See additional crime prevention advice on the Leicestershire Police website.

www.leics.police.uk

Message Sent By
Julia Parker
(Leicestershire Police, PCSO 6136, Charnwood)