Local Priorities Burglary Update

Dear Resident

Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback about local issues of concern is vital in order to enable us to target resources effectively. Although you did not raise burglary as a concern in your last feedback, this issue has been raised by other members of your local area so we thought you would also like to receive this update.

For your kind information, there had been multiple incidents of garages being broken into in Chessington North and South area and recently a motorbike stolen on COUTTS AVENUE. All incidents happened in the early hours of the morning. Please be vigilant and make sure you lock your doors and windows properly. Please do not give criminals a chance throughout these holiday periods as these are opportunistic times. Meanwhile, please copy and paste the links at google chrome and have a look into it.
1) https://www.securedbydesign.com/home-security
2) https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice/vehicle-crime/motorcycles-scooter-security
3) https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice/vehicle-crime/car-security/garage-security

Please come and meet with your local police on FRIDAY 24/10/2025 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM at HOOK LIBRARY. Discuss any community concern or get leaflet with crime prevention advice about some common crimes happening locally so that you can beware and stay vigilant.

Dates are given below to the upcoming contact point:
THURSDAY 30/10/2025 16:00PM – 17:00PM HOOK LIBRARY
WEDNESDAY 05/11/2025 16:00PM – 17:00PM HOOK LIBRARY
TUESDAY 11/11/2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM HOOK LIBRARY
WEDNESDAY 19/11/2025 16:00PM – 17:00PM HOOK LIBRARY
THURSDAY 27/11/2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM HOOK LIBRARY

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Remember, you can also report crime online on our website: https://www.met.police.uk

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I hope this information helps.


Thanks and kind regards,
PCSO | Mohammad ARAFAT | 7118 SW |
Hook & Chessington North Safer Neighbourhood Team |Address: 391-393 Arcade Parade, Hook Road - SNT Base, Chessington, KT9 1EL
Email: Mohammad.Arafat@met.police.uk

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Although you did not raise burglary as a concern in your last feedback, this issue has been raised by other members of your local area so we thought you would also like to receive this update.

A number of people in the area have told us they are worried about burglary. We know that this can be an upsetting or frightening idea, but we are here to help.  

While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Make sure that you:  

• Double lock your door every time you leave the house  

• If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access.  

• Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows.  

• Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through.  

• If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house.  

• Make sure all valuables are out of sight. 

• Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps.  

• In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on.  

• Set your burglar alarm 

• Lock your  shed or garage 

• Mark, register or record your valuables. 

Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. 

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