Good afternoon everyone,

With darker nights now upon us, we wanted to make sure you are aware of some simple advice to help keep yourself and your property safe.

As winter draws in, home security is important to deter opportunistic burglars. Opportunity plays a big role in enabling crimes to be committed, particularly burglaries. Most domestic burglaries are committed by opportunists. Criminals will look for homes that: 

We’re working hard to prevent burglary in our communities, but here are some things to think about:
 

Take a look at our useful burglary prevention checklist to double-check you have left your home safe when you walk out your front door, or click here for more crime prevention advice. 

If you become the victim of burglary, or witness suspicious activity in your area, please call us on 101 or report via our website.

Alternatively, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously if you know of a planned break-in, have witnessed suspicious activity or know who is selling stolen property. You can contact them on 0800 555 111 or by completing their online form.