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🚨 Seven Sisters Ward – Parcel Theft Awareness Why this matters Rising incident rates: Across London—including Haringey—there has been a noticeable increase in doorstep parcel theft (also known as “porch piracy”). [met.police.uk], [police.uk]What you can do 🛡️ Follow the Metropolitan Police’s practical crime prevention advice to reduce the risk of theft from your doorstep: Track your parcel- Know when it’s arriving, so you (or a trusted person) can be home to receive it. [met.police.uk]
Install security devices- A video doorbell alerts you when deliveries arrive.
- Motion-activated security lighting can deter thieves. [met.police.uk]
Make delivery arrangements- Have parcels delivered to a trusted neighbour.
- Use off-site lockers (e.g., at supermarkets) for expensive or frequent deliveries. [met.police.uk]
Use signed-for services- Choose delivery options that require a signature, preventing parcels being left unattended. [gouldenhouse.org]
Secure communal areas- In flats or communal housing, have parcels delivered to a concierge or managed mail-room. [gouldenhouse.org]
Local Policing Efforts Seven Sisters Safer Neighbourhoods Team is actively addressing theft and robbery in the area around Seven Sisters station and High Road, ensuring patrols and visible policing to deter offenders. [metengage.co.uk], [police.uk]
📌 Official Met Police Crime Prevention Resource For detailed advice, visit the Met Police’s official crime prevention guide on preventing doorstep theft: Preventing stolen doorstep deliveries
https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/theft-from-a-doorstep/ [met.police.uk]
✅ What You Can Do Now | Step | Action |
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| 1 | Track your parcels and use delivery alerts | | 2 | Install a video doorbell and security lighting | | 3 | Use signed-for services or choose off-site delivery | | 4 | Coordinate deliveries with neighbours or concierge services |
By staying informed, taking preventive steps, and working together, we can significantly reduce parcel theft in Seven Sisters. Stay alert and report any suspicious activity via 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency), or online at www.met.police.uk. 
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