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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Metropolitan Police reports residential burglaries in London have fallen with an overall reduction 10%.
In Cheam your local team are committed to keep these figures down, and will continue with enhanced patrols and share crime prevention advice to our residents.
Burglary can happen anywhere but taking a few simple precautions can greatly reduce the risk. Use these tips to help protect your home, belongings, and family.
Secure your doors and windows
• Always lock doors and windows when leaving your home, even for a short time.
• fit strong door locks and window locks.
• consider installing deadbolts or multi-point locking systems.
• use a door viewer or chain before opening the door to strangers.
Improve outdoor security
• Install motion-sensor lights around entrances and dark areas.
• Keep hedges and fences trimmed so burglars cannot hide.
• Lock gates and sheds to protect tools that could be used to break in.
Make your home look occupied
• Use timer switches for lights when you are away.
• Ask a trusted neighbour to collect mail or deliveries.
• Avoid announcing holidays on social media until you return.
Protect valuables
• Keep valuables out of sight from windows.
• Mark valuables with a postcode or property marking system.
• Photograph and record serial numbers of electronics.
Consider security devices
• Install a burglar alarm system.
• Use security cameras or video doorbells.
• Display alarm or CCTV signs to deter criminals.
 While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, 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 Lock your shed or garage Mark, register or record your valuables.
Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it 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. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
Please click here to complete the survey
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