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Christmas Crime prevention


 

Dear Resident

 

Officers in Northamptonshire are encouraging people to do as much as they can this Christmas to prevent their homes from being broken into.

When a person gets burgled, the only person responsible is the burglar themselves, but by taking as many precautions with your home security as possible, you can prevent yourself from becoming a victim of this type of crime.

 

Our eight Christmas crime prevention tips:

  • Deter burglars by installing lighting and a smart doorbell or CCTV camera outside your home.

  • Beware of distraction burglars. If you’re not sure, don’t open the door.

  • Don’t tempt burglars into your home by leaving valuables or Christmas presents on show.

  • Christmas shopping? Make sure your vehicle is locked and no valuables or shopping bags are on display.

  • This winter, deter burglars by making sure you keep your doors and windows locked at all times.

  • Away over Christmas? Plan ahead to make sure burglars don’t break in! Cancel any deliveries and arrange for a trusted neighbour to park on the driveway. On social media don’t advertise that you are going away.

  • Give the impression your house is occupied by leaving a light on when going out at night, and using light timer switches when going away.

  • Prevent your car from being stolen this winter by keeping it locked with keys out of sight and if keyless, in a Faraday pouch


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    Message Sent By
    Dan Freeman
    (Northamptonshire Police, PCSO, NN8 Northampton Kingsthorpe Headlands Boothville)

    Neighbourhood Alert Cyber Essentials