Preventing Doorstep Parcel Theft

📦 Important Advice for Seven Sisters Residents:

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We have received reports of parcels being taken from doorsteps and communal areas in the Seven Sisters ward. To help protect your deliveries, please take a moment to follow the guidance below:

💡 Tips to Keep Your Parcels Safe

1. Arrange deliveries for when someone is home
If possible, choose a delivery time when you or a neighbour can receive the parcel directly.

2. Use a secure delivery location
Most couriers allow you to nominate:

3. Track your parcels
Use courier tracking apps or notifications so you know exactly when a delivery is due.

4. Avoid leaving parcels in communal entrances
Items left in shared hallways or near mailboxes are vulnerable to theft. Request hand-to-hand delivery wherever possible.

5. Install a video doorbell or camera
Visible cameras can deter opportunistic thieves and help identify suspects if a theft occurs.

6. Request “signature required”
Where available, select delivery options that require a signature to ensure the parcel is not left unattended.

7. Report suspicious behaviour
If you see anyone following delivery drivers, checking doorsteps, or loitering around communal areas, please report it.

📞 Report Parcel Theft

If you have had a parcel stolen, or witness suspicious activity:

Your reports help us identify patterns, increase patrols, and take action to keep the community safe.