Burglary Alert – Hinkler Road | Diwali Crime Prevention Advice
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Burglary Alert – Hinkler Road | Diwali Crime Prevention Advice |
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Dear Residents, As Diwali celebrations are taking place, we would like to make you aware of a recent residential burglary reported on 06/11/2026 at HINKLER ROAD. The suspects entered the property from the rear of the house by breaking the back door. While enjoying Diwali celebrations, please take a few simple steps to keep your home and valuables safe: Keep your jewellery safe Don’t leave it on display in your home. Thieves are known to target bedrooms and lofts Keep gold jewellery, cash and other valuables out of sight and securely stored. Invest in a safe securely fixed to a brick wall or use a bank safety deposit box to store high value items Be discreet if wearing jewellery in public Photograph each piece of valuable gold or jewellery, keep a written description and get a valuation from your insurance company in case it is stolen Make sure your jewellery is property marked with a product suitable for jewellery. Visit www.securedbydesign.com for more information. Make sure all doors and windows are locked, including back doors and side gates. If you are going out to celebrate, leave a light on or use timer switches to make your home look occupied. Avoid posting photos of expensive jewellery or sharing your holiday plans on social media. Stay alert and report anyone acting suspiciously around your street.
Please look out for your neighbours, especially those who may be away celebrating.
If you witnessed any suspicious activity or have CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage that may help, please reply to this email or contact police on 101, quoting reference 01/8274845/26 Let's work together to keep our community safe during Diwali.
If you see a crime taking place or someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.
Stay safe and enjoy your Diwali celebrations.
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