Neighbourhood Crime

We’re raising awareness of how you can make your home, car and personal belongings less of a target to thieves.

We know that neighbourhood crime has a lasting impact on our communities.

Neighbourhood crime includes:

• Burglary
• Vehicle theft
• Theft from a person or robbery

We are sharing crime prevention advice and our top tips on how can keep your property, vehicles and personal possessions safe.

How can I secure my home?

Burglars are looking for an easy target, where they can sneak away without being noticed. Help ensure you’re not their next target by:

• Locking all windows and doors, even if you are just nipping out for a short period of time or sitting in the back garden enjoying some summer sun
• Hiding all house, shed and garage keys out of sight
• Locking all outer building doors, including sheds and garages
• Checking any side gates are closed at locked where possible
• Considering using a light timer switch, to turn lights on at set times if you are away from your home for a period of time, for example if you’re going on holiday

How can I secure my vehicle?

Help make your vehicle less of a target to thieves by following these recommendations:

• Don’t leave any valuables inside your car
• Ensure all windows are fully closed when you leave and lock your vehicle
• Fit a steering wheel lock
• Keep any spare keys in a safe location if they are being stored at home
• If you’re travelling to summer events, ensure you park in a secure car park or in an area recommended by the event organisers

How can I keep my belongings safe?

Anyone can be a victim of robbery, make sure you do all you can to protect your valuables.

• Keep your mobile phone out of sight and reach, and don’t store it in your back pocket
• When out and about enjoying the summer months, make sure your personal belongings, such as bags or purses are kept with you at all times and never leave them unattended
• When using an ATM machine, remember to always cover your pin and be aware of your surroundings

More advice

More tips on how to keep your property and vehicles safe can be found here. 

You may see your local neighbourhood policing team out and about in your area. Please do stop and say hello or chat to us if you have any concerns. You can find who is your neighbourhood policing team here. 

If the crime is happening right now, call us on 999. If you return home to find your property or vehicle has been broken in to, report it to us on 101 or online.