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Morning All, We would like to make you aware of a slight increase of residential burglaries that have taken please within the Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward. Date: 23/01/26 Road: Mariner Gardens Method of entry: Rear of the property Date: 30/01/26 Road: Ashburnham Road Method of entry: Rear patio doors Date: 31/01/26 Road: Lock Road Method of entry: Rear of property While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area by increasing our patrols, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Make sure that you: Double lock your door every time you leave the house If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access. Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows. Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through. If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house. Make sure all valuables are out of sight. Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps. In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on. Set your burglar alarm and If possible have CCTV In the front and rear of property Lock your shed or garage Mark, register or record your valuables. Any questions please let us know. Kind Regards, Jade 
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