Crime Prevention Tips 28/11/2015

• By Paul Adams
• November 30, 2015
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STOP & THINK: Top tips

We want everyone to enjoy the festive period and be able to look back on great memories; don’t let a memory be one of being a victim of crime.

Here are some top tips to help you reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime…

Vehicles with shopping on view are easy pickings for opportunist thieves. If you are taking shopping back to your vehicle before doing more shopping, be aware of who is around you – make sure no one is watching what you are doing. Put shopping out-of-sight in the boot and check your vehicle is locked.

Keep purses and wallets safe by keeping them secure in a closed handbag worn across the body or an inside pocket of your clothing.

No one thinks twice about using a mobile phone on the go, but it does make us vulnerable to a thief who can quickly snatch it and run. With increased numbers of people in town centres, it’s easy for a thief to snatch your phone and disappear into a crowd.

We would also encourage you to take precautions at home.
Don’t leave Christmas presents on view at home as opportunist thieves will see this as an invitation to steal them. Thieves are also wise to people storing bigger presents such as bikes in sheds and garages. Keep thieves out by making sure you have strong locks and keep storage areas locked.