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Dear residents,
We have seen a slight increase in Motor Vehicle crimes in the local area recently, including but not limited to the theft of a vehicles front and rear number plates and also a theft of a vehicle. We understand that incidents like this can be concerning, we will be patrolling the area and please be reminded if you see suspicious activity please report this immediately. Having your vehicle broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing. Here are a few simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what’s in it, safe Secure your vehicle with these crime prevention tips: Thieves will often try door handles on the off chance that they are unlocked.Always double check your windows and doors are closed and locked every time you leave your vehicle, even if you’re only gone for a few minutes.Attempt to use ‘tamper-proof’ screws to secure your vehicles number plateConsider a ‘dash-camera’ that constantly records from within your vehicle. More sophisticated methods are used to gain entry to vehicles with electronic keys: Thieves can use equipment to scan for your electronic key and create a blank key that they can use to access your vehicle.When not in use keep your electronic key in a pouch called a faraday pouch. It is lined with metal which prevents the key from being scanned by thieves.Thieves will often burgle houses to steal vehicle keys. Keep yours safe and avoid obvious storage places such as hallways and kitchens.If you don’t have one, consider fitting a tracking device to your vehicle to help recover it if stolen. Where possible try to park on a driveway and well-lit areas: Consider installing CCTV or a video recording doorbell which records when motion is detected and allows live streaming to your phone whilst you're away.If you have CCTV of people committing crime, contact your local SNT or call 101.If you see a crime in progress, always call 999 at the time it is happening. Feel free to visit https://www.met.police.uk for further crime prevention advice. If you witness any suspicious behaviour around vehicles – such as individuals lingering near vehicles, testing door handles or trying to remove number plates – please made sure this is reported immediately.
📞 In an emergency, always call 999.
📞 For non-emergency concerns, contact 101 or report online through the Metropolitan Police Website.
Kind regards,
Wimbledon Park Neighbourhood Policing Team | 
