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Operation grotto patrols have been continuing, specifically in towns and parishes in the South Buckinghamshire region where we continue to see the most reports of burglary. The units have been carrying out their burglary prevention patrols, attending burglaries in progress and stopping suspicious vehicles nightly.
We are pleased to see that burglary rates across Bucks has seen a 30% decrease in November, with this reduction being consistent across all areas, hopefully proving that the prevention efforts have been effective.
Please assist us in ensuring this number continues to be reduced by following the "Going away" checklist each time you leave your house:
While we understand burglars use other means of breaking and entering, avoid making it easy, make sure all door and windows are securely locked, never leave keys in the door and be cautious about leaving spare keys out and hidden in places that are easily accessible Check that garden gates, sheds or garages are also locked and that tools and ladders are not accessible, there is evidence of many burglars utilising what they can find at the property to break in rather than bringing their own tools Do not leave any keys or valuables out in plain sight next to doors or windows Avoid leaving your home in total darkness, leave a light on or use a timer switch - often times burglars do not want a confrontation, if you can make it difficult to guess whether the house is empty or not that may be enough to deter them
👮 For more burglary prevention tips, please visit: Crime prevention advice | Thames Valley Police
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