Vehicle Crime Alert: Take 2 Seconds to Pause & Protect Your Property

Hi everyone 👋

We’re seeing opportunities for vehicle theft and theft from vehicles, especially where people park in cheap or free parking areas and leave items inside their cars. Most offences take just seconds — and offenders usually look for what’s easy to grab.

A quick 2‑second pause before walking away from your vehicle can prevent a crime.

🚗 Simple Steps to Prevent Vehicle Crime

🔑 1. Don’t Leave Anything Valuable in Your Vehicle

Even “small” items are attractive to thieves. Please remove:

If it’s visible, it’s vulnerable.
If it looks like it might be valuable, it’s a target.

🅿️ 2. Parking Areas: Cheap or Free Often Means Higher Risk

Offenders look for easy opportunities. Vehicles in:

…are more likely to be checked for valuables.
If possible, choose well-lit, busy areas and park where passing footfall is high.

🔒 3. Quick Checks Before You Leave

Take a 2‑second pause:

That tiny pause can save you a lot of stress.

👀 4. Make Your Car a Hard Target

📞 5. Reporting

If you see suspicious behaviour around parked vehicles, please tell us:

Your information could help prevent further offences.

💬 Final Message

A quick reminder: If you wouldn’t leave it on a park bench, don’t leave it in your car.
Thank you for taking a moment to help us keep Hounslow safe. Your small actions make a big difference. 💙