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Dear Westbourne residents, Start strong this year by securing what matters most- your home, your street, your peace of mind. Even small safety habits can help prevent crime and keep our neighbourhood secure. Here's a quick home safety checklist to kick off this year: 🔒 Lock it down-even when you're in Always double-lock doors and windows, especially at night or when you're in another roomUse door chains or restrictors when answering unexpected knocks at the doorDon't leave keys in locks or near letterboxes- thieves can fish them out💡Light up your entry points Keep communal hallways, porches and back entrances well-litUse timer switches or motion-sensor lights to deter opportunistsReport broken lights in shared spaces to your housing officer or landlord🚪Don't buzz in strangers Never let unknown callers into your building-check who they are before opening the doorIf someone claims to be from a utility company, ask for ID and verify with the company directlyEncourage neighbours to do the same-one buzz can let in trouble for everyone🧠Think like a team Share this checklist with neighbours, especially those who may be new or vulnerableSet up a WhatsApp group for your building or street to share alerts and updatesReport suspicious activity via 101 or online at www.met.police.uk
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