🚨 Increase in Residential Burglaries – Crime Prevention Advice 🚨

We’re currently seeing an increase in residential burglaries targeting vacant and unoccupied homes. Offenders are taking advantage of houses left empty during holidays, work hours, or periods of renovation.

Your home is most at risk when it looks empty — but a few simple steps can make a big difference:

🔒 Crime Prevention Tips

• Keep your home looking lived‑in
Use timer switches or smart plugs to turn lights or radios on during the evening.

• Lock up securely
Make sure all doors and windows are locked, even if you’re only out briefly.

• Don’t leave valuables on display
Keep high‑value items out of sight, and avoid posting photos of new purchases online.

• Secure the perimeter
Check gates, fences, sheds, and garages. Make sure tools and ladders are locked away.

• Consider CCTV or video doorbells
These can act as strong deterrents and help with investigations.

• Ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye out
They can collect post, open/close curtains, or park on your driveway if you’re away.

• Report suspicious behaviour immediately
If you see something that doesn’t look right, trust your instincts and get in touch.

📞 In an emergency, call 999
📞 To report suspicious activity or a non‑emergency incident, call 101
💻 You can also report online via your local police website.

Working together, we can help keep our community safe. Stay vigilant and share this advice with friends, family, and neighbours.