Local Burglary Update and Advice

Local Burglary Update and Advice

Here’s an update on burglary locally.

We have seen an increase in attempted burglaries over the weekend. In several incidents, suspects have been seen at the rear of properties, and in one case offenders were reported tampering with a front door lock.

Fortunately, none of these attempts were successful. However, with the darker evenings now upon us, we would like to remind residents to remain vigilant and take steps to protect their homes.

Burglary prevention advice:
• Ensure all doors and windows are locked, even when you are at home.
• Use exterior lighting, such as motion-activated security lights.
• Keep valuables out of sight from windows.
• Avoid advertising when your home is unoccupied.
• Consider installing CCTV, a video doorbell, or a burglar alarm.
• Report any suspicious activity or unknown persons acting unusually in your area.

If you see anything suspicious, please report it to police. In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, always call 999.
Together, we can help keep our neighbourhoods 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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