Crime Prevention Advice:
"Beating crime is everyone's business"
Burglars Beware
In comparison to other areas within Nottinghamshire, Rushcliffe has a
relatively low burglary rate. However, the number of house burglaries
being committed is still unacceptably high. Most burglaries are committed
by opportunist thieves. In two out of ten burglaries they don't even have
to use force. You can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of burglary
by taking some simple precautions to make your home secure: the
Home Office provides advice on its Crime Reduction website. They also
offer an online version of a leaflet called 'Your
Guide to Keeping Your Home Secure.'
Stop, chain, check: How to Beat the Bogus Caller
Most people who call at your home will be genuine. But sometimes, people
turn up unannounced, with the intention of tricking their way into your
home. They are known as 'distraction burglars' or 'bogus callers', whose
only aim is to get into homes to distract people and steal their money
or valuables. A
Home Office leaflet ia available, giving advice on how to stop the bogus
caller getting into your home, by following the Stop, Chain, Check code.
(PDF)
Peace Of Mind While You Are Away
4 out of 5 burglaries occur when a house or flat is empty, so don't advertise
that you're away on holiday: read
the Home Office advice leaflet on Peace of Mind While You're Away.
Peace Of Mind While You Move Home
Advice from the
Home Office on how to keep your home and belongings secure while moving
house.
Coded For Keeps
Thieves find identifiable property dangerous to handle and difficult
to sell on. As a result, you can put them off by marking your property
and advertising that you have done so by displaying a 'Coded for Keeps'
sticker anywhere a burglar might get in, for example on the doors and
windows of your home. Find
out more on the Home Office website.
Take Care Of Your Car And Help Cut Car Crime
A high percentage of crime is committed against cars, motor bikes and
bicycles, including the theft of vehicles and theft from vehicles. Most
of it can be prevented - advice is available on the Government website
www.secureyourmotor.gov.uk.
"Your Practical Guide to Crime Prevention" (a Home Office
publication)
» Download this document: web
version | PDF
version
A 52-page guide on crime against property and people, and what you can
do to prevent it. Provides advice on looking after your home and reducing
the risk of burglary and also on:
- Personal safety
- Personal possessions
- Racial harassment
- Help for elderly people
- Alcohol and drugs
- Keeping your children safe
- Looking after your possessions, including cars, bikes and computers
- Working with the community, police and voluntary organisations to
prevent crime
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