Burglaries and vehicle theft

Burglaries and vehicle theft

🚨 Protect Your Home and Vehicle – Crime Prevention Advice 🚨

Burglaries and vehicle crime can often be prevented through simple security measures. Opportunist offenders look for easy targets, so taking a few extra precautions can make a significant difference.

🏠 Protecting Your Home

Always lock doors and windows, even when you're at home.

Keep keys, wallets and handbags out of sight and away from doors and windows.

Use timer switches on lights when you're away.

Install a burglar alarm or CCTV system where possible.

Secure sheds and garages with quality locks.

Consider video doorbells and motion-activated security lighting.

🚗 Protecting Your Vehicle

Always lock your vehicle and fully close windows.

Never leave valuables on display.

Remove sat navs, bags and charging cables when parked.

Park in well-lit areas or secure car parks where possible.

Use steering wheel locks, pedal locks or wheel clamps for added security.

Store vehicle keys away from doors and windows and consider a signal-blocking pouch for keyless vehicles.

This message supports ongoing crime prevention work and national efforts to reduce burglary and vehicle crime by making it more difficult for offenders to operate.

How do we want the public to feel?

✅ Reassured that simple actions can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim.

✅ Confident that your local Safer Neighbourhood Team is committed to helping keep communities safe through prevention, engagement and crime reduction initiatives.

What do we want the public to do?

🔐 Check your home and vehicle security today.

🔐 Consider investing in approved security products such as:

Steering wheel locks

CCTV cameras

Video doorbells

Burglar alarms

Motion-sensor security lights

Key signal blocking pouches

🔐 Report suspicious activity and stay informed by signing up to receive local policing updates through https://www.neighbourhoodmatters.co.uk.

"Simple security measures can help protect your home and vehicle from opportunist criminals. Lock it, secure it, protect it. 🔒🚗🏠"

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Amanda Leek
(West Mercia Police, Police Community Support Officer, Bridgnorth Town and Rural East SNT)