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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.
Help Protect Our Homes & Neighbourhood
There has been an increase in burglary-related concerns within this area.
These incidents are serious offences and have a significant impact on residents’ safety, security, and peace of mind.
❗ What Has Been Reported:
🔴 Suspected break-ins and attempted burglaries
🔴 Unknown individuals loitering near properties
🔴 Suspicious activity during late hours
🔴 Tampering with doors, windows, or vehicles
🏠 Your Safety Matters
Burglary is not just a crime against property — it affects people’s sense of security in their own homes.
Everyone deserves to feel safe and protected where they live.
⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
👉 Always lock doors and windows, even when at home
👉 Do not allow unknown individuals into buildings or shared areas
👉 Be aware of tailgating (people following others into secured entrances)
👉 Keep valuables out of sight
👉 Report any suspicious behaviour immediately
📢 ACTION IS BEING TAKEN
✅ These concerns have been reported to Met Engage
✅ Local policing teams are aware and monitoring the situation
✅ Further action will be taken where necessary
📞 SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING
If you notice anything unusual or suspicious:
Record details (time, location, description)
Report concerns as soon as possible
🔹 In an emergency, always call 999
🔹 For non-emergencies, contact 101
🤝 LET’S WORK TOGETHER
We all have a role to play in keeping our neighbourhood safe, secure, and crime-free.
🚨 Stay alert. Stay safe. Protect your community.
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. 
Please click here to complete the survey
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