Burglary Prevention – Norton Heights Area

Staffordshire Police are advising residents in the Norton Heights area to remain vigilant following a recent increase in burglary offences.

We are working to identify those responsible and are carrying out additional patrols in the area. Residents can help by taking a few simple steps to protect their homes and report any suspicious activity.

Crime Prevention Advice

✅ Lock doors and windows whenever you leave your property, even for a short time.

✅ Keep keys out of sight and away from doors and windows.

✅ Use exterior lighting and consider motion-activated security lights to deter offenders.

✅ Ensure valuables are not visible through windows.

✅ Consider installing CCTV, video doorbells or alarm systems where possible.

✅ Ask trusted neighbours to keep an eye on your property if you are away.

✅ Mark and register valuable property using a recognised property-marking scheme.

Report Suspicious Activity

Please contact us if you see:

📞 Call 999 if a crime is in progress or there is an immediate threat.

📞 Call 101 or report online via the Staffordshire Police website for non-emergency information.