Local Ward Priorities Burglary/Theft from Motor Vehicles

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Concerns were raised at our last Laycock Ward Panel about burglaries and theft from motor vehicles on Ellington Street N7. In response, officers went to Ellington Street with representatives from Islington Council to offer Smart Water kits to residents. These kits allow residents to forensically mark their property including gadgets in the house, such as laptops, phones and TVs, or cars and parcel shelves. This allows for these items to be returned easier if they are stolen. The kits also include stickers to put on items to show that they have been forensically marked to deter criminals. During this visit, we also put up signs on either side of the street to show that forensic marking is being used in the area to deter criminality. (See photo)

While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Make sure that you:  

• Double lock your door every time you leave the house  

• If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access.  

• Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows.  

• Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through.  

• If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house.  

• Make sure all valuables are out of sight. 

• Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps.  

• In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on.  

• Set your burglar alarm 

• Lock your  shed or garage 

• Mark, register or record your valuables. 

Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

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