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Hello All, We are sharing an update on vehicle crime figures across the entire town of Ruislip within the last three months, along with key hotspot areas and 25 practical prevention steps to help reduce opportunities for theft and interference. These include the following wards of Ruislip, Ruislip Manor, South Ruislip, Eastcote, Harefield, Northwood, Northwood Hills & Ickenham.
📈 Crime Figures (Past 3 Months) 67 – Theft of Motor Vehicle85 – Theft from Motor Vehicle25 – Vehicle Interference1 – Dangerous Driving
📊 Borough‑Wide Context in London Borough of Hillingdon Vehicle crime rate: 11.2 offences per 1,000 residents (10/10 very high rating) when compared with similar UK districts. Anti-social behaviour rate: (29 per 1,000 residents) which commonly correlate with vehicle crime activity.
🔥 Vehicle Crime Hotspot Area’s Identified in Town of Ruislip (Past 3 Months) Field End Road, Eastcote – 5 offencesVictoria Road, Ruislip Manor/South Ruislip – 17 offencesBroadwood Avenue, Ruislip – 4 offencesJoel Street, Northwood – 6 offencesAround Green Lane, Northwood – 9 offencesAround Harefield High Street – 6 offencesStonefield Close, South Ruislip – 6 offencesLong Drive/The Fairway, South Ruislip – 8 offences
🔐 25 Ways to Prevent Vehicle Crime Help reduce opportunities for theft by following these practical steps: • Always lock your vehicle
• Check all windows are closed
• Remove valuables from sight
• Take phones, sat-navs & dashcams with you
• Wipe away suction marks
• Keep your boot empty
• Use a steering wheel lock
• Consider a wheel clamp (repeat victims)
• Install a tracker/immobiliser
• Use a signal‑blocking pouch for keyless cars
• Park in well‑lit, busy areas
• Consider CCTV or video doorbells
• Lock tools inside secure boxes (vans)
• Don’t leave shopping bags visible
• Remove roof ladders/tools overnight
• Close and lock driveway gates
• Never leave your vehicle running unattended
• Activate the factory alarm
• Park close to walls/fences
• Reverse vans to block rear doors
• Mark tools with forensic kits
• Fit locking wheel nuts & secure number plates
• Keep photos of your vehicle/unique marks
• Report suspicious behaviour promptly
• Always report crime — every call helps target patrols
📞 Report It 999 – Crime in progress or emergency101 / met.police.uk – Non‑emergencyCrimeStoppers: 0800 555 111 (anonymous)
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