Community Message – Hot Weather & Home Security

Community Message – Hot Weather & Home Security

Here’s an update on burglary locally.

Good Afternoon,
During hot days it’s tempting to leave windows open, but please make sure all windows and doors are fully closed and locked when you leave your home, even for a short time. Opportunistic burglars look for easy access points, and open windows are one of the most common entry routes. The same applies to vehicles.

Avoid leaving windows open or valuables on display, even if you’re only stepping away briefly.

A few simple steps can significantly reduce the risk of theft:

• Close and lock all windows and doors when you go out🏘️

• Use window restrictors if you want ventilation while you’re at home✔️

• Keep car windows closed and remove valuables✔️

• Report suspicious behaviour to police on 101 or 999 in an emergency 🚔

Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

Across London, we’re now arresting more than 1,000 extra criminals every month and seeing local crimes like burglary, robbery and theft start to fall, with ‘neighbourhood crime’ down 14%.

While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe and protecting your home.

You can report an incident of burglary by 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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