Keep Your Home Secure This Summer

As the warmer weather continues, many of us enjoy opening windows and doors to let fresh air into our homes. However, opportunistic criminals can take advantage of unsecured properties, particularly during the daytime and overnight.

Simple Steps to Protect Your Home

✅ Always lock doors when leaving your property, even if it's only for a short time.

✅ Ensure ground-floor windows are closed and secured when you are not in the room or leaving the house.

✅ Avoid leaving valuables such as mobile phones, laptops, handbags, keys, or wallets visible through windows.

✅ Keep garden gates secure and store ladders and tools away, as these can be used to gain access to your property.

✅ Consider using timer switches for lights when away from home to give the impression that someone is at home.

Remember, many burglaries occur through unlocked doors and open windows. Taking a few moments to secure your home can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime.

Did You Know? You Can Report Crime Online

Reporting crime and incidents has never been easier. Many non-emergency matters can be reported quickly and conveniently online through the Leicestershire Police website.

Simply visit the "Report It" section on the Leicestershire Police website to report:

Online reporting is available 24 hours a day and can be completed at a time that suits you.

Visit: www.leics.police.uk and select "Report It".

Help Keep Our Communities Clean

Did you know that graffiti and fly-tipping can now be reported using the Love Clean Streets app?

The app allows residents to quickly report environmental issues directly to the relevant local authority, including:

Reports can include photographs and location details, helping local services respond more efficiently.

Download the Love Clean Streets app from your device's app store and help us keep our neighbourhoods clean and welcoming for everyone.

Working Together for a Safer Community

By securing your home, reporting crime and anti-social behaviour, and helping tackle environmental issues, you play an important role in keeping our communities safe and pleasant places to live.

Thank you for your continued support.

Your Local Neighbourhood Policing Team
Working together to keep our communities safe. 🚔

PCSO Vince 

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