Neighbourhood Watch News
Weekly Crime Report
At this season of
the year it would be good to be able report a crime holiday – but we are not
able to do so. At the time of
writing, the last 5 weeks have seen 6 significant crimes within our parishes,
i.e., a house break-in, thefts of diesel and fuel oil, criminal damage to a
caravan, a theft of power tools and a “smash and grab” in broad daylight
from a vehicle parked on the road.
These
were distressing incidents for those directly concerned.
For the rest of us they should be a reminder of the need to remain alert
to the security risks that can arise from “out-of-the blue” opportunist
crime. There is a useful Home
Office booklet containing sound advice on home security.
Distributing this willy-nilly to all households would risk according it
junk mail status but the village NHW Coordinators will be pleased to pass it on
to any residents who would like a copy.
The
Weekly Police Reports from the police also carry topical advice. These Reports
are disseminated in each village in ways that reflect local preferences.
Amport and Quarley have now joined Monxton and Grateley in including this
report on their village websites.
Whether
you refer to any of these sources of advice or rely on your experience and
common sense: Make sure that you make it difficult for the burglar!
Brian
Nolan, Amport