Burglaries in rural areas

Burglaries in rural areas

Dear Residents,

During the months of August and September, we have had several burglaries reported to Kent Police, where garden sheds, garages and outbuildings have been targeted. Tools, gardening equipment, and motor vehicles including quad bikes and motorbikes have been stolen. Two arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing. There will be increased patrolling in the rural areas.

 For crime prevention focus on

                Outbuilding security - padlocks/alarms
                Farm and plant marking
                CCTV coverage of driveways and access routes
                Motion activated lighting
                SmartWater / forensic marking
                Reporting suspicious vehicles in rural lanes
                Trackers on vehicles

Our Rural Task Force operate property marking as part of crime prevention, if anyone would like to access this service please let us know by either sending a message on MCV or contacting your local beat officers, details can be found on the Kent Police website.

 I wish you all a good day, stay safe and be vigilant, and report any concerns.

Kind regards

PC 11085 Jo HAMMOND

Rural Beat Officer - Gravesham