March crime report for Heathfield

Hi all

Please find below the monthly crime report for March.

Burglary

06/03/26 – Ellerman Avenue – Attempted burglary whereby 5-6 male suspects have gained access through an unlocked porch door, they have then attempted to use a tool to force open the front door. Victim, through a crack in the door, was sprayed with some sort of liquid that did not cause any harm. Suspects did not gain entry.

07/03/26 – Harvey Road – Property is a house of multiple occupancy ( HMO)  where a room has been broken into. Unknown if anything has been taken.

09/03/26 – Simpson Road – Parcel stolen from the communal area of the block.

22/03/26 – Montrose Avenue – Alarm company contacted police due to a burglary taking place. Suspects used a rear alleyway from Ashley Drive and broke the panel in a fence to enter the garden. Suspects used a garden chair to smashed a rear glass door to gain entry to the property. Suspects have tried to enter the bedrooms of the property however were unsuccessful as they were locked. Suspects left without taking any property.

SECURITY – Locking internal doors when out of the house, especially if you have valuable items, is effective if someone does happen to break into your home. Safes are also a good way to secure your valuable items/jewellery within your home. They can be attached to the floor for added security.

If you back onto an alleyway, what does the security at your rear fence look like? Ensure the fence is the ‘right way round’ so that the horizontal batons on your fence face inward into your garden and cannot be used as a ladder (see image below). Trellis or spikey plants are also an effective way to prevent your fence being climbed over. DO NOT attach broken glass, aggressive metal fencing or barbed wire onto walls or fences to prevent climbing.

Theft of motor vehicle

05/03/26 – Nelson Gardens – Trade vehicle stolen, Audi A3

26/03/26 – Harvey Road – White Nissan van stolen, victim was still in possession of the keys

29/03/26 – Hanworth Road – Toyota Rav 4 Stolen – Victim has recovered the vehicle

Theft from motor vehicle 

02/03/26- Ross Road – Rear window smashed, laptop and bank card stolen

22/03/26 – Twickenham school car park – Window smashed and bag taken from the boot

28/03/26 – Premier Inn – Window smashed and suitcases stolen

Prevention – DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING visible within your vehicle when it is unattended. Suspects are happy to smash and grab and will take anything that is on show.

Robbery

25/03/26 – Crane Park entrance Hanworth Road – Suspect has approached victim wearing a balaclava asking where they are from. After a short exchange suspect has showed victim a large knife and told them to hand over their jacket which victim did. Suspect then cycled off on  dark coloured cycle and is described as a male of south Asian appearance.