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Protect Your Home Burglary can have a real impact on your wellbeing and sense of safety. While we can’t be on every street at all times, your vigilance and simple security steps can make a big difference in keeping you, your home, and your neighbours safe. Top 3 Tips to Stay Secure 🔐 Lock up and stay secure 👪 Make your home look lived‑in 🎁 Keep valuables out of sight We’re Here to Help, But We Need Your Eyes and Ears Too If you see or hear anything suspicious, no matter how small it may seem, unusual activity, unknown vehicles, someone trying door handles, please report it to us right away. A few minutes spent securing your home, and one quick call if something doesn’t feel right, can make all the difference.
Sheds / Garages / Outbuildings We urge all residents to keep their sheds, garages & outbuildings locked at all times, especially when not in use. They often contain valuable tools, bikes, or expensive equipment that are attractive targets for thieves. 👮♂️ Crime Prevention Tips: • Use robust security padlocks or deadlocks on doors, consider a surface mounted garage door lock. • Fit an alarm system, motion sensor lighting and/ or CCTV • Keep expensive items secured inside using lockable cabinets, ground anchors, or chains. • Consider trackers for high value machinery. • Avoid leaving tools or ladders outside - they can be used to gain access to your property. • Mark valuable items with your postcode using a UV pen or property marking system. DNA marking kits can be collected from Hastings or Battle Police stations free of charge. • Register valuable equipment to help police return stolen items if recovered. Let’s work together to make our sheds, garages & outbuildings as difficult to access and unattractive to criminals as possible. See or hear anything suspicious, call 101, for crime in progress, call 999 immediately.
Top Tips to Stop Vehicle Break‑Ins As your local neighbourhood policing team, we want to help you keep your vehicle, and your belongings safe. Most vehicle break‑ins are opportunistic, and small changes can make a big difference. Here are our five top tips: 1. Always lock your vehicle Even if you’re parking on your driveway, outside your home, or only leaving the car for a moment, make sure all doors, windows and the boot are locked. Offenders will try door handles looking for an easy opportunity. 2. Remove valuables, or anything that looks valuable Never leave items such as wallets, handbags, laptops, phones, tools or shopping bags in you vehicle or on display. Even a coat or empty bag can make a criminal think there’s something worth stealing inside. 3. Keep keys safe and away from doors or windows Keyless entry vehicles are particularly vulnerable. Store keys well away from the front door and consider using a signal‑blocking pouch (Faraday pouch) to prevent relay theft. 4. Park smart Choose well‑lit, busy areas whenever possible. If you have a driveway, consider using outdoor lighting or CCTV as a deterrent. Criminals prefer dark, quiet spots where they won’t be seen. 5. Don’t leave your vehicle running unattended If you’re defrosting your car or popping back into the house, switch the engine off, take the keys with you and lock the vehicle. Many thefts happen while vehicles are left running, even for a few seconds. If you see anything suspicious, please report it to us straight away on 101.
While conducting speed checks and monitoring traffic flow in Sea Road, Winchelsea, the driver of this BMW decided to carry out an ambitious three-vehicle overtake, driving straight into the path of our laser device. The vehicle was recorded travelling at 61mph in a 30mph limit, more than double the speed limit and posing a significant risk to other road users. The driver has been reported to court Excessive speeding remains one of the key factors in serious and fatal collisions. Roads Policing officers continue to work closely with our Neighbourhood Policing Teams, who regularly conduct speed checks in local communities. Together, we are committed to identifying and dealing with those who choose to ignore the speed limits that are in place to keep everyone safe.
🚔 Vehicle Seized Bexhill officers recently stopped and seized a vehicle under the new Section 59 legislation on Wrestwood Road, Bexhill, after it was observed being driven in an anti-social and dangerous manner. We are committed to keeping our roads safe for everyone. While we will always seek opportunities to educate drivers about the impact their behaviour can have on local communities, we will not hesitate to take robust action where necessary. What are Section 59 Powers? Our message is simple: drive responsibly, respect your community, and help keep our roads safe for everyone. #Fatal5
🚨 E-Scooter Seized in Sidley Officers on patrol in Sidley recently came across a male riding a privately owned e-scooter on the pavement in a busy area. The rider was spoken to, and the e-scooter was seized under Section 59 powers. We understand that many people see e-scooters as a convenient way to travel and that most riders do not intend to cause harm. However, privately owned e-scooters cannot currently be used legally on public roads, pavements, or in any other public place. E-scooters are classified as mechanically propelled vehicles. Our priority is to keep people safe and respond to concerns raised by the community. We will always seek to educate where appropriate, but where necessary, we will take enforcement action to address illegal and anti-social vehicle use.
🚔 Community Speedwatch Across Rother Neighbourhood Policing Officers have been out with our valued Community Speedwatch volunteers, carrying out speed monitoring across a number of locations including Battle Road, Burwash and Etchingham. Using speed detection equipment, we monitored vehicle speeds and engaged with drivers exceeding the limit to promote safer driving. Our approach is about both education and enforcement. We want drivers to understand the risks that speeding poses to themselves and others, but where road safety is put at risk, we will take robust action against offenders. Speed limits are there to protect everyone using our roads, including residents, pedestrians and other motorists. Please note that any fines issued do not go to Sussex Police. Interested in joining a Community Speedwatch group or setting one up in your area? Find out more here: Community Speedwatch | Sussex Police. 👮
📍 Community Meeting in Rye 🗓 Thursday 1 October 2026 Your local Neighbourhood Youth Officer will be joining the Street Pastors at Rye Train Station to meet and chat with local residents and young people. We are aware of reports of anti-social behaviour in the area and will be available to listen to any concerns, discuss local issues, and provide advice and support. This is also a great opportunity for local school pupils to meet their neighbourhood policing team and the Street Pastors, learn more about how we work together to support our community, and discuss how we can all play a part in addressing the issues that matter most to local people. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your views. 👮♂️🤝
🚔 88mph! Driver Summoned to court. Monday night, an officer from the Roads Policing Unit detected a vehicle travelling at 88mph on Combe Valley Way. The driver will now be summoned to court to answer for the offence. Speed limits are there for a reason. Driving at excessive speeds significantly reduces reaction time and increases the risk of serious collisions, especially at night when visibility is reduced. Slow down. Stay safe. #Fatal5
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