Residential Burglary

There has recently been a burglary on St. Leonard's Gate, Lancaster.  The burglary happened just after midnight at 00:40hrs 08/09/2025 (log LC-20250908-0038). The offender has entered an unlocked door and taken and a suitcase from inside the property.

If anyone has any information or CCTV cameras they can check during the time of the incident, it would be very helpful.  You can contact us on 101 referencing the log number above or by replying directly to this message.

Please always be vigilant and make sure all your windows and doors are always locked and secured and if you have any valuable items, keep them locked and out of sight and if possible don't keep them in garages or sheds.  Also, do not forget to lock your car doors as most criminals are opportunists.  You need to contact your landlord immediately, if locks are damaged or not functional.

How protecting your garden makes your home safer

It may not seem obvious, but protecting your garden and outbuildings like sheds not only keeps bikes and other valuables safe, but can also stop burglars accessing tools to get into your home.

· Low front boundary; keep hedges and walls at the front of your house low (under one metre) so burglars have nowhere to hide.

· Secure side gate; keep side gates locked at all times. Open gates mean burglars can easily access your home without being seen by passers-by or neighbours.

· High side and rear boundaries with trellis and spiky defensive planting; keep hedges, walls and fences around your back garden high (over 1.8 metres). Add lightweight trellis to gates and fences and plant some prickly plants to make it harder for burglars to climb over.

· Gravel driveway and path; gravel driveways and paths make it harder for burglars to go undetected.

· Security light; install an outside security light so that intruders can’t approach without being seen.

· Intruder alarm system; install a burglar alarm system.

· Secure your shed; always keep your shed locked and secured, and make sure it is anchored down to prevent it from being lifted in order to gain access. Often sheds contain valuables such as power tools and bicycles.

· Never leave tools lying around; never leave tools lying around as they can be used as a way of breaking into your home. 

If you want to report a Burglary or any other non-emergency crimes, please contact us on 101 or 999 if you want to report a crime in progress or feel threatened or intimidated.  Alternatively you can report online at https://doitonline.lancashire.uk