Burglary Alert - Whitby Rural

Important Message – Please do not ignore

Police are alerting you about a burglary in your area that occurred between ~ 20-22nd May 2026 on NEWTON LANE, near Newton Mulgrave.

It is understood at this time a property has been broken-into and copper/radiators have been taken. 

Do you have any information which would assist North Yorkshire Police in finding those responsible and help keep your community safe? 

Please could you look over these questions to see if you are able to assist
your neighbour and North Yorkshire Police in identifying those responsible
and help making your community a safer place:

l Were you or any of your family members in during the above times?
l Did you see or hear anything?
l Have you had anyone knocking on your door touting for business / or asking for the wrong address?
l Have you had any strange telephone calls?
l Have you been a victim of crime (burglary or similar) recently but not reported this to us?
l Have you seen anyone loitering in the area or any trespassers on property?
l Have you seen any unfamiliar vehicles in the area?
l Have you found any discarded property outside your home?
 

Please show the above questions to each member of your household.

If you have CCTV please consider checking it for any unusual activity and let us know. 

If you are confident you can assist, please call 101 quoting reference 12260092363 

If you have information about a crime and prefer your information to
be given anonymously, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
No matter how insignificant you may think your concerns or suspicions
are, please get in touch and let us know.

Crime prevention advice:

Homes with no security measures in place are five times more likely to be burgled than those with simple security measures.
Taking just a few steps can make a big difference in keeping your home safe from burglary. 

Here are a few quick-tips:
l Lock your doors and windows every time you leave the house, even when you're just out in the garden, remembering to double-lock UPVC doors (lift handle and turn key)
l Hide all keys, including car keys, out of sight and away from the letterbox (remember a device could be used to hook keys through the letterbox)
l Install a visual burglar alarm
l Install good outside lighting and a CCTV system or doorbell camera
l Get a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property when away
l Leave radios or lights in your house on a timer to make the property appear occupied
l Make sure the fences/boundaries around your garden are in good condition
l Secure bikes at home by locking them to an immovable object inside a locked shed or garage
l Keep ladders and tools stored away – don't leave them outside where they could be used to break into your home
l Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of the property
l Improve natural surveillance at the front of your property, e.g. trim high hedges
l Mark your property with postcode and house number and register your property for free with Immobilise (www.immobilise.com) - free property marking events happen regularly in Malton - contact Malton Police for more info. 
l Remove valuables from view of ground floor windows
l Store any high value items (e.g. jewellery, passports) in a properly secured safe or bank vault

If you need any crime prevention or security advice, please visit the UK's Secured by Design website which has comprehensive guides on all things home and rural security…from safes, door locks, garage bars and more: 

Secured by Design - Crime Prevention & Security Advice

Please do not be alarmed by this information – North Yorkshire is one of the safest places to live in the country however it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your property.

Your local neighbour policing team can offer the following: 

If you are aware of elderly or vulnerable neighbours in the area, please consider checking-in and passing on this alert.

Other Contacts

Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111

Supporting Victims – 01609 643100 or https://supportingvictims.org 

Web – www.northyorkshire.police.uk