Local Burglary Advice

Local Burglary Advice

Here’s an update on burglary locally.

🌙 Darker Nights, Secure Your Home 🏠

With the evenings getting darker earlier, now is a good time to check your home security.

✅ Lock your doors and windows
✅ Secure gates, sheds and garages
✅ Keep valuables and keys out of sight
✅ Use lights to make your home appear occupied when you're out
✅ Consider security lighting, CCTV or an alarm
✅ Keep tools and bins secure

The Metropolitan Police advises that good physical security, including secure doors and windows, remains important even when CCTV is being used.

Stay alert, look out for your neighbours and help keep our community safe.

Across London, we’re now arresting more than 1,000 extra criminals every month and seeing local crimes like burglary, robbery and theft start to fall, with ‘neighbourhood crime’ down 14%.

While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe and protecting your home.

You can report an incident of burglary by 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.

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