South Twickenham

Residential Burglary and Porch Theft

Issued 01 February 2026

Target High-Risk Areas
Use recent crime data to identify burglary and porch-theft hotspots.
Increase visible patrols during peak hours (daytime deliveries; evening burglaries).

Reduce Opportunity
Promote delivery alerts, photo confirmation, and pickup lockers.
Encourage residents to retrieve packages quickly or use neighbours for pickup.
Support basic target hardening: door locks, motion lights, and doorbell cameras.

Improve Reporting & Evidence
Simplify online reporting for porch theft.
Encourage rapid sharing of doorbell and security camera footage.
Standardize police follow-up within 48 hours.

Engage the Community
Launch a “Take It In” awareness campaign.
Strengthen neighbour-to-neighbour communication.

Focus on Repeat Offenders
Track and prioritize known burglary and theft offenders.
Disrupt resale of stolen goods through enforcement and monitoring

Actioned 01 February 2026

Reduce Shoplifting

Issued 01 February 2026

Focus on High-Risk Locations and Items
Use incident data to identify high-theft stores, times, and products.
Increase visible staff presence and patrols during peak theft hours.
Relocate or secure frequently stolen items near staffed areas.

Encourage Businesses to Strengthen In-Store Deterrence
Improve lighting, sightlines, and store layout.
Expand use of cameras, mirrors, and electronic article surveillance (EAS).
Post clear signage about surveillance and prosecution policies.

Improve Staff Training and Reporting
Train employees to recognize theft behaviours and respond safely.
Standardize quick, simple reporting of incidents.
Encourage timely sharing of video and evidence.

Address Repeat Offenders and Resale
Track repeat shoplifting incidents and offenders.
Monitor and disrupt resale of stolen goods.

Partner with the Community
Share prevention strategies across retailers.
Offer alternatives such as receipt checks or customer service engagement at exits

Actioned 01 February 2026

Prevent violence against woman and girls (VAWG)

Issued 01 February 2026

Strengthen Prevention and Early Intervention
Use intelligence and data to identify high-risk offenders, locations, and repeat victims.
Prioritise early intervention in domestic abuse, stalking, and harassment cases.
Increase visible patrols and safeguarding activity in high-risk areas.

Improve Victim Response and Support
Ensure rapid, trauma-informed responses to all VAWG reports.
Improve risk assessments and protective measures (e.g. bail conditions, protective orders).
Strengthen partnerships with specialist VAWG support services and advocates.

Focus on Perpetrators
Proactively target repeat and high-harm offenders.
Use civil and criminal powers consistently to disrupt behaviour.
Improve supervision and monitoring of known offenders.

Build Trust and Accountability
Strengthen vetting, misconduct processes, and supervision to address officer behaviour.
Increase transparency around VAWG outcomes and performance.
Embed clear standards of professional conduct and zero tolerance for abuse.

Train and Equip Officers
Deliver mandatory training on VAWG, coercive control, and trauma-informed policing.
Improve frontline confidence in recognising and responding to abuse.
Ensure supervisors actively review and support VAWG case handling

Actioned 01 February 2026