Increase is parcel thefts occurring within the Ward.

Increase is parcel thefts occurring within the Ward.

Dear Ward Residents,

We have received several messages recently regarding an increase in parcels being stolen from doorsteps within the ward. Since August 2025, we have received 8 reports of parcel theft occurring.

Please can residents be vigilant when expecting parcels and report any suspicious behaviour to the police.

The following crime prevention advice can help in preventing theft from your doorstep:

track your parcel to ensure you or someone else is at home for the delivery

install a video doorbell; this can be connected to your mobile so you are notified immediately of any delivery, and is easier to install than a full CCTV system

install a security light

arrange for your parcel to be delivered to a trusted neighbour, or other family members who will be at home; if you live in a flat, is there a concierge who could accept the parcel for you?

use an off-site locker service for frequent deliveries, or for expensive items; these parcel boxes are more likely to be in busy, safer locations - such as supermarkets - rather than secluded areas which could be targeted by thieves

Please contact us if you have any concerns within your street.

Kind Regards

PCSO Samuel Williams 7565SW

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Sam Williams
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Wandsworth Town Ward)