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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 Residents,
As we move into the summer months, we would like to kindly remind residents that there can be an increase in burglary offences, particularly as people spend more time away from home or outdoors. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help reduce the risk to your property and support a safer community.
• Securing your home: Please ensure that all doors and windows are closed and locked when leaving your property, even for short periods or when you are in the garden. Where possible, remove keys from locks and keep them out of sight.
• Keeping valuables out of view: Items such as car keys, jewellery and electronic devices should be kept away from windows and doors where they cannot be easily seen. It is also helpful to avoid leaving packaging from valuable items outside your address, as this may attract unwanted attention.
• Maintaining visibility around your property: Well-maintained hedges, fences, and boundaries can help reduce opportunities for offenders to conceal themselves. You may also wish to consider external lighting or CCTV to further enhance security.
• Vehicle security: Please remember to always lock your vehicle and avoid leaving valuables inside. Additional security measures can provide further reassurance.
• Properties undergoing renovation: If your property, or one nearby, is currently undergoing building works, we would ask that tools, machinery and materials are not left unattended or in clear view. Where possible, please arrange for tools to be removed from the premises at the end of each working day. Ladders and scaffolding should also be secured, as they may otherwise be used to gain access to properties.
• Supporting each other as a community: If you are planning to be away, you may wish to ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property. Should you notice any suspicious activity, please report it to police so that appropriate action can be taken.
If you witness suspicious activity, please report it to police on 101. In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, call 999 immediately.
Thank you for your continued support in helping to keep our neighbourhood safe.
 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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