Keeping your valuables safe this Diwali

As Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas approaches, we’d like to wish you a joyful and peaceful celebration with your loved ones.

We also want to take this opportunity to share some simple crime prevention advice around keeping jewellery and other valuables safe during the festive period. This is a time when many families wear and display cherished items, and we want to help ensure they remain safe.

Please be assured: this message is purely preventative. We are not seeing a rise in jewellery-related crime in your area. Our aim is simply to support communities with helpful tips and reassurance.

Here are a few steps you can take to protect your valuables:

Please find a poster attached to this message containing advice and information. If you would like a translated version so you can share this with your friends, family or community, please email preventionteamrequests@notts.police.uk and specify which language you require.

To report a crime call 101 or use the Live Chat on our website, which is available from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week.

In an emergency always dial 999.

For anonymous reporting call CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

Wishing you a safe and happy Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas.