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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. Dear
We would like to make you aware that a burglary has recently occurred in WENTWORTH AVENUE N3 area. Officers have attended the scene and local enquiries are ongoing, including house-to-house visits and CCTV checks.
While incidents of this nature can be concerning, please be reassured that police are continuing regular patrols in the area to help keep our community safe.
Suspects gained entry via the rear gate and then back door window, they were inside for 15 minutes and then left via the front door.
We’d like to take this opportunity to share some important crime prevention tips to help protect your home and belongings:
Home Security Tips:
• Always lock doors and windows, even when you’re at home or in the garden.
• Use high-quality locks on doors and consider installing a door chain or spyhole.
• Set your house alarm and use timers on lights if you’re going out or away overnight.
• Keep valuables, keys, and car fobs out of sight and away from doors or letterboxes.
• Secure side gates and sheds, and don’t leave ladders or tools accessible outside.
• Install motion-sensor lighting or CCTV to deter potential offenders.
• Join or engage with a Neighbourhood Watch group if available in your area
🛡️ Keep Your Home Safe – Simple Steps That Make a Big Difference
🎥 CCTV – A Helpful Tool, Not a Complete Solution
CCTV can be a great way to protect your property and give you peace of mind. When used with clear boundaries in mind, it can help deter intruders and capture useful evidence if something happens.
• Know the limits: CCTV alone won’t stop crime, but it can help you respond quickly.
• Stay connected: Systems linked to your smartphone can alert you when someone approaches your property.
• Quality matters: Make sure cameras are positioned to capture clear facial images. Ask yourself – could you recognise someone from the footage?
• Day & night coverage: Many modern systems work 24/7 and only record when movement is detected.
• Legal compliance: Always speak to an accredited installer to make sure your setup follows data protection laws.
• Be transparent: Display signs letting people know CCTV is in operation.
🚨 Alarms – A Smart Investment for Your Home
A visible, working alarm system is one of the best deterrents against burglary.
• Fit two audible alarm boxes – one at the front and one at the back – mounted high to prevent tampering.
• Always choose a system installed by an accredited professional.
Types of alarms:
• Monitored: Alerts a security company or keyholder who checks for false alarms.
• Unmonitored: Sounds loudly to scare off intruders and alert neighbours.
• Auto Dialler: Sends a call or text to pre-programmed numbers when triggered.
💡 Lighting – Let’s Keep Crime in the Dark
Lighting can be a powerful deterrent. It helps you see clearly and makes would-be intruders think twice.
• Outside lighting: Use low white lights that switch on from dusk to dawn. Keep pathways, doors, and gardens well lit.
• Keep it clear: Trim trees and bushes so they don’t block lights or provide hiding spots.
• Be considerate: Position lights carefully to avoid disturbing neighbours.
Inside lighting:
• Use timer switches when you’re away to make it look like someone’s home.
• Choose LED bulbs – they’re energy efficient, last longer, and are safer.
• In flats, motion-sensor lights in corridors and communal areas are ideal.
Crime Prevention Tips in regards to Property : https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/keep-burglars-out-property/
Be Vigilant:
If you notice anyone acting suspiciously in your street, or see unfamiliar vehicles loitering, please report it immediately to police via 101, or 999 in an emergency.
Anonymous information can also be shared with Crimestoppers.
 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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