Residential Burglary

Residential Burglary

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.

Burglary is always an ongoing concern for residents. During this seasonally hot weather, it is probably worth a reminder for everyone to ensure that windows & doors are closed & locked prior to leaving your property, for any length of time, & to be mindful of open windows on lower floors when sleeping. It is also prudent to set house alarms when you leave your property, irrespective of the amount of time you will away. Burglars will take any opportunity open to the them.

Please see the below link for further crime prevention advice.

https://www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

Stay Safe!

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.

Reply to this message

Message Sent By
Jon Ward
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, St Helier East)