March news letter

                                                                                                                                                                      MARCH2026

Dear Residents

Welcome to the March edition of the Totteridge & Woodside Ward Newsletter.

March has been a busy month for the team. We have been out on regular patrols across hotspot areas where recent burglaries have taken place, ensured visibility and focused on prevention across the ward.

 Street briefing on Sussex ring N12.

In other news 

There have been eight burglaries this month on our ward. 

There have been two thefts from motor vehicles this month on our ward. 

There have been six thefts of motor vehicles this month on our ward. 

We continue to monitor these trends closely and adjust our patrols to target the areas most affected.

Crime Prevention Tips

To help keep our community safe, please consider the following crime‑prevention advice:

Burglary Prevention

Keep doors and windows locked, even when you are at home or in the garden.

Use timer switches for lights to make your home appear occupied when you’re out.

Ensure side gates are locked, and garden tools are secured—these can be used to gain entry.

Install a visible alarm system and consider CCTV or video doorbells.

Mark valuables with a property-marking solution and register them on immobilise.com.

Theft from Motor Vehicles

Remove all valuables from your vehicle, including bags, tools, and electronic devices.

Wipe away sat‑nav marks on windscreens, as they can indicate hidden devices.

Park in well-lit or busy areas whenever possible.

Lock your vehicle and check it’s secure, even if you’re stepping away for a moment.

Theft of Motor Vehicles

Use steering locks or wheel clamps—visible deterrents are highly effective.

Install a tracker, especially for high‑risk vehicles.

Keep car keys away from doors and windows to reduce the risk of relay thefts.

Use a signal-blocking pouch (Faraday bag) for keyless-entry fobs.

Park in a garage or driveway when possible, and angle wheels towards a kerb to hinder towing.

How to get in touch

You can email me below if you want to walk and talk with us

If you feel there is anything you wish to talk to us about please get in touch.

Regards

PSCO David Morrow

Dedicated Ward Officer for Totteridge & Woodside Safer Neighbourhood Team

david.morrow@met.police.uk 

Remember in cases of emergency you should always ring 999. Non- emergency calls ring 101. There is also the www.met.police.uk website for assistance should we not be available