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The following page is an extract from crimereduction.gov.uk. St Nicholas Hurst Parisch council recommends you visit this site to get the latest up to date information on reducing crime in the community. |
Crime Prevention Advice
Peace of mind while you're away
Almost half of all burglaries happen when a flat or house is empty. By following the tips set outon the above link, you can help to make your home secure while you are away.
Peace of mind while you move home
Moving home can be an exciting time and we hope you enjoy your new home. However, when you prepare to move home there is so much to think about to make sure everything goes well. Burglars know this and may be on the lookout for a chance to commit a crime.
Most burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves. In two out of ten burglaries they don’t even have to use force they get in through an open door or window.
Look at your home through the burglar’s eyes are there places where they could break in unseen? Have you fitted strong locks on your doors and windows? Would they have to make a lot of noise by breaking glass?
Your possessions may mean a lot to you but to a thief they are just another way of making easy cash. If stolen, you may be able to replace your TV, video and hi-fi, but do you own things that would be impossible to replace? These might include items of sentimental value.
Every year, property worth hundreds of thousands of pounds is recovered by the police and not returned to its rightful owners. This is simply because it can't be properly identified. And if the items can't be identified, the police may not be able to prove that they were stolen. They may then have to give your property back to the thieves and let them go.