Some crime prevention tips

SNT provide crime prevention advice to help deter criminals. 

Contact us via email bigginhillsnt@met.police.uk if you would like a home visit for crime prevention security advice. Alternatively, via MET ENGAGE or come and see us at our contact sessions.

Residents can reduce the potential of falling victim to burglary. 

More crime prevention advice can be found on the MET website

https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

Crime Prevention Advice:- BURGLARY

•Cut hedges to a low level to prevent your home being secluded.

•Smartwater or similar products can be purchased online to mark your valuables and power tools.

•Now the daylight is shorter, timer Lights and CCTV are a deterrent to a burglar and so is a home which is lit up, as oppose to a home in darkness.

• Don’t leave your perimeter easy to climb over, removes bins etc.

Crime Prevention Advice:- MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME

•Tamper proof screws will help prevent any thieves from using your number plate for another offence.

•Steering wheel locks can help deter a thief from driving your vehicle away.

•Don’t leave anything on show in your vehicle. Fit Anti Drill plates to vans.

•Use a signal blocking pouch for keyless vehicles.

Crime Prevention Advice:- PERSONAL THEFT & ROBBERY

•Wear hand bags across your body when shopping in busy areas and during busy periods when pickpockets are likely to be around. Ie when Christmas shopping

Always cover your PIN when using your bank card if you are not paying by contactless