Keep your car safe, don't give criminals an easy ride.

Keep your car safe, don't give criminals an easy ride.

Dear Resident,

Throughout the year I have been posting messages that contain 5 points relating to an aspect of crime prevention. Today I would like to provide a reminder about the prevention of vehicle crime.

Vehicle crime is often a crime of opportunity, we regularly receive calls informing us that there are persons walking down streets trying the door handles on various vehicles, in the hope that someone has forgotten to lock it. The same goes for people looking into vehicles, hoping that a laptop, expensive coat, or bag have been left in the vehicle.

The following 5 tips will reduce the risk of your vehicle being targeted in this way.

Always lock your vehicle, even if you are only away from it for a short period, it only takes seconds for someone to remove property from an unlocked vehicle, or drive it away if the key has been left inside.

Remove the temptation for some to break into your vehicle by never leaving any property on show. It only takes seconds to remove property and put it somewhere safe.

Use additional prevention measures such as steering locks or trackers for added security. Criminals don't always come prepared with tools to remove such items.

If you can, park your vehicle in a garage or secure driveway. If you have no other option but to park on the street, try and park in a well-lit area.

Always report suspicious behaviour to the Police, especially if persons are seen paying attention to vehicles or trying door handles.

Please consider these simple tips and prevent vehicle crime before it happens.

Feel free to share this message or post on social media. Further crime prevention advice is available on the Secured by Design website.

Regards

Jamie

Jamie Steel

Crime Reduction

Humberside Police

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Jamie Steel
(Humberside Police, Crime Reduction Officer, Community Safety Unit)