Local Burglary Message

Local Burglary Message

Here’s an update on burglary locally.

Community Safety Reminder

We are encouraging residents to remain vigilant and take a few simple steps to help keep our neighbourhoods safe and secure.

Please consider the following advice:

Ensure all doors and windows are locked when leaving your property, even for a short period.
Keep keys, wallets, handbags and car keys out of sight and away from doors and windows.
Use external lighting, timer switches or smart lighting to give the impression that someone is home.
Make sure side gates, sheds and garages are kept locked and secure.
Avoid advertising holidays or periods away from home on social media.
Register valuable property and record serial numbers where possible.
Be aware of any unusual or suspicious activity in your area and report concerns promptly.

A vigilant community plays an important role in helping to prevent crime and keep residents safe. Please look out for your neighbours and report any suspicious persons, vehicles or activity.

If you see a crime taking place, call 999 immediately. For non-emergency matters, contact police on 101 or report online via the Metropolitan Police website.

Across London, we’re now arresting more than 1,000 extra criminals every month and seeing local crimes like burglary, robbery and theft start to fall, with ‘neighbourhood crime’ down 14%.

While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe and protecting your home.

You can report an incident of burglary by 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.

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