Parcel Theft Prevention Advice from Hampstead Town SNT

Parcel Theft Prevention Advice from Hampstead Town SNT

On SATURDAY 19/09/2026 at approximately 1656 hours, officers from Hampstead Town Safer Neighbourhood Team, PC MICHAEL and PC COPPING, interrupted an attempted parcel theft whilst on patrol in the local area.

Officers observed a male acting suspiciously before entering the driveway of a residential property and attempting to take a parcel that had been left outside. When challenged by officers, the male dropped the items he was carrying and made off from the location on a Lime e-bike. Fortunately, the parcel was recovered before it could be stolen.

Residents are reminded to take simple steps to reduce the risk of parcel theft:

✅ Track deliveries and arrange for someone to be home when parcels are due.
✅ Nominate a trusted neighbour, friend or safe place for deliveries.
✅ Use parcel lockers or collection points where available.
✅ Consider installing a video doorbell or CCTV to deter thieves and assist investigations.
✅ Collect delivered parcels as soon as possible.
✅ Avoid leaving parcels unattended outside communal entrances or doorways.

If you witness suspicious behaviour involving parcels or deliveries, please report it to police. In an emergency or if a crime is in progress, call 999. For non-emergency matters, contact police on 101 or report online.