Ackworth residents - reports of burglaries.

Ackworth residents - reports of burglaries.

We have recently experienced an increase in daytime and early‑evening burglaries in Ackworth, particularly on Orchard Drive and Penrose Beck Drive. Offenders have primarily targeted jewellery and cash.

If you have any information that may assist the investigation, or if you observe suspicious behaviour or witness a crime, please contact West Yorkshire Police on 101, or 999 in an emergency.

Home Security Advice

Store high‑value items in a quality safe secured to a solid wall or floor, or consider using a safety deposit box.

Photograph and security‑mark jewellery; many jewellers offer engraving services, and forensic marking is another effective option.

Ensure your burglar alarm is set whenever you leave the property.

Use timer switches on lights to give the appearance of occupancy.

Restrict access to the rear of your property by locking gates and securing boundaries.

Consider installing security lighting, doorbell cameras, or CCTV.

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Glenda Butts
(West Yorkshire Police, Crime Prevention Officer, Wakefield District)