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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Hello,
In St Mary's, we believe safety starts with community. As the evenings grow darker, it’s a good time to come together and take simple steps to protect our homes and businesses from burglary—without fear, but with confidence.
🔐 Prevention Starts at the Door
• Lock doors and windows even when you're home—especially at night or when in another room.
• Use timer switches for lights to give the impression someone’s in.
• Keep valuables out of sight from windows and remove keys from locks.
• Businesses: secure stockrooms, limit rear access, and review CCTV coverage.
👥 Action Through Community
• Speak with neighbours—watching out for each other is powerful.
• Join or support your local Neighbourhood Watch or community WhatsApp group.
• Report suspicious behaviour via 101 or online—every report helps us build a clearer picture.
🌟 Results We Build Together
• St Mary's officers are conducting targeted patrols in burglary-prone areas.
• We’re working with residents and businesses to share prevention advice and support.
• Together, we’ve seen a reduction in repeat offences where communities stay connected and informed.
Let’s keep St Mary's safe, together. Prevention isn’t just about locks—it’s about looking out for one another.
Please check out our link on our website - https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/
 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. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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