Local Priorities Burglary - Other (Shed / Garage Break-ins) Update

Local Priorities Burglary - Other (Shed / Garage Break-ins) Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Burglary - Other (Shed / Garage Break-ins), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

House-to-house and CCTV enquiries are continuing as part of the investigation into a shed break-in in Pontnewydd.

To help protect your property and reduce the risk of theft from sheds and outbuildings:
Always lock sheds, garages and outbuildings with a robust padlock and security fittings.
Store valuable items such as bicycles, power tools and gardening equipment out of sight.
Consider installing security lighting, alarms or CCTV to deter offenders.
Mark and register valuable property using a property marking scheme.
Keep a record of serial numbers and take photographs of valuable items.
Ensure side gates, fences and other access points to your garden are secure.
Where possible, secure items inside the shed with chains or ground anchors.

Remember: Even if your shed is locked, avoid leaving high-value items unsecured overnight. Taking a few simple precautions can make your property a less attractive target for thieves.

Burglary is a particularly invasive crime that can have a lasting impact on victims. If you have been a victim and need support and help, you should have been offered the services of Victim Support. You may have declined at the time, or not noticed the offer, but can refer yourself at any time by either calling 0808 168 9111 or visiting their website www.victimsupport.org.uk. 

Burglars do not want to get caught, so taking action to make your home or business premises safe and less attractive to thieves can go a long way to reducing the risk.

Not all advice, or security products recommended are the same, or necessarily fit for purpose. 

If looking to take positive action to prevent yourself from being a victim of this type of crime, help and advice can be found on the Neighbourhood Watch website.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.gwent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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