Advice on deterring burglars

Advice on deterring burglars

Good Morning Valley Beat,

I recently sent a communication out in regards to keeping YOUR home safe from burglars, as the evenings draw in I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the following facts

Burglars target homes that they think will contain valuables. A sure giveaway is leaving packaging from expensive items outside your front door

Burglars often look for homes with windows or doors left open or with vulnerable features that they can exploit.

Burglars are aware of the times when someone is expected to be away from their house such as during the school run or holidays

Burglars typically do not want to be seen or heard and if they feel that they would be noticed by a neighbour or passerby then they are more likely to feel exposed and may move on to find somewhere else to burgle

Burglars often choose a home because they’ve spotted a specific vehicle, motorcycle or bicycle they want to steal – and the keys are more than likely to be inside the residence

Sheds and garages are often vulnerable as they are not that secure and contain tools which the burglar can use to assist them to gain entry to a home

NOW think about other residents in your neighbourhood who might not be burglar savvy, is there anything you could do to help them make their home unattractive to burglars.

Could you offer some help?

Offer to cut the front hedge so the house is visible from the road

Help them keep the rear boundary maintained

Make sure that their outside light is in working order

Check any alarms are in working order and that they are confident in using them

Would they like help to fit a video doorbell

Or are they happy for your CCTV to cover their boundary?

Encourage them to come to a local beat surgery for more crime prevention advice.

If you see anything suspicious call 101 or if there is a crime happening now call 999

Look after each other and stay safe.

PC Riannon

Attachments

Burglary Summer 2023 A5 leaflet.docx

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Riannon Simpson
(Leicestershire Police, PC 2238, North West Leicestershire)