Crime Reduction

BCU 16012017 Crime Reduction

On Friday 20 January the Police will undertake a day of action focusing on crime reduction by providing information to help prevent people becoming victims of crime and provide reassurance and support to victims of crime. As part of this initiative we will be sending out a series of messages to provide general information and where possible details of initiatives being undertaken by officers locally.

Today we would like to concentrate on protecting your home. Please ask all members to ensure door and window locks are of good quality and in good working order. Remove keys from locked windows and doors, and keep them out of sight – latter is particularly important if you have a cat-flap or windows in the door. If you have an alarm make sure it is well maintained or perhaps consider having one installed.

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BCU4 18012017 Somerset

Securing your garden - check fences are in good condition, use thorny hedges and plants around the boundaries to deter access; cut back vegetation that may shield an unwanted caller from view. Securing sheds, garages and outbuildings is as important as securing your home. Ensure all tools and equipment are put away in a secure building. Use good quality locks, chains and alarms where appropriate.

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BCU5 20012017 Crime Reduction

Vehicle crime is often preventable. Simple precautions include:

* Lock all doors and windows whenever you leave the vehicle unattended

* Make sure that the key is always taken out of the ignition, set alarm and immobiliser

* Make sure that vehicle keys are stored in a safe place and not left visible in the home

* Don’t leave any items on display in the vehicle as this can encourage the would-be criminal to break in. If you can’t remove all items, then make sure they are kept out of sight.