Are you going on holiday this year? Crime Prevention Advice

Good afternoon Resident

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As I’m talking to residents on patrol, I’m aware that some of you are already soon to go on holiday. 

We want you to stay safe, while enjoying the summer months.  

PLEASE CONSIDER WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOUR HOME AND PROERTY BEFORE YOU GO AWAY - 

🏖️When you're away make your home look like someone is living in it. 

🌞Ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property and leave a contact number so they can get in contact with you if anything happens. You can also ask a trusted neighbour, friend or family member to:
-      Park on your drive if you have one,
-      Open and close curtains,
-      Collect post,
-      Water the garden.

🌴Avoid discussing holiday plans where strangers may hear details of your absence from home.

🏖️Cut the lawn before you go and trim back any plants that cover windows and doors or places where people could hide.

🌞Uncollected mail is a sign that you are away. Ask a neighbour or friend to collect it for you or consider using the Royal Mail Keep safe service.

🌴If possible, store valuable documents or items in a safe.

🏖️If you normally leave valuable bicycles or similar in your shed, consider putting them in the house and secure them with two locks.

🌞Make sure that you’ve locked all windows and doors, and if you have an alarm, use it.

🌴Make sure valuable items such as laptops, games consoles, etc, are not on view from outside.

🏖️Register the makes, models and serial numbers of your items for free and take photos of jewellery and upload them to www.immobilise.com Using this service will assist the police in returning property to the rightful owner should it be stolen.

🌞Make sure that you have up-to-date building and contents insurance and check for any specific requirements relating to security.

🌴Lock tools, ladders, etc, away so that they cannot be used to gain entry to your home.

🏖️Be mindful of what you write on social media which could identify you as being away on holiday.

🌞Remember to cancel any regular deliveries.

Hedge End Neighbourhood Policing Team,

PCSO Mica Woodcock 12948 - West End PCSO. 👮‍♀️🚲👍😊