Burglary - Residential
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Dear Resident,
We have seen a recent increase in residential burglary offences across the district in the early evening, and we want to help residents take simple steps to keep their homes safe.
We have produced a new burglary and home security video, which you can watch from the comfort of your own home. The video includes the crime prevention advice previously provided at our face-to-face crime prevention meetings, ensuring that all residents have an opportunity to access the same information, even if they were unable to attend.
To provide further reassurance, we have also increased police activity during the evening hours, using both local officers and additional resources from across the county.
Please take a few minutes to watch the video and share the advice with family, friends and neighbours.
Tips to prevent burglary:
Check downstairs windows and doors are securely locked before you leave or go to bed. Secure UPVC doors by lifting the handle and locking it to engage the security features. Don’t leave keys, phones or other valuables on windowsills or in any other visible place. Securely lock rear gates, sheds and garages. Keep tools and ladders locked away, as they could be used to break into your home. Use laminate glass where possible for any rear doors or windows. If this is not practicable, consider the use of security film over existing windows. Use a “Fake TV” or timer switches on lamps to give the impression someone is at home. Consider using a doorbell camera, interior camera, or a monitored burglar alarm. Consider adding trellis to any side or rear boundaries to add extra height up to a maximum of 2 metres.
Please be vigilant and do report any suspicious activity or behaviour in the area. If you need to report a crime please call 101 or go online here.
For more detailed advice, including a printable Home Security Self-Assessment, please visit the “Protect Your Home” section of our website: www.herts.police.uk/ProtectYourHome
Please consider completing the Priority Survey which feeds into the next round of the Local Neighbourhood Police Team Priorities:
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