Tips from Norfolk Constabulary about protecting your property

There have been a spate of break-ins across the towns and villages of Breckland in the past few weeks.  Swaffham Safer Neighborhood Team (Police) have published some tips to help you be safer in your home.

  1. Ensure all windows are shut when leaving your property including communal ones.

  2. When leaving your property ensure the front door is locked and if you have an alarm, set it.

  3. If you have one, bring your wheelie bin in after rubbish has been collected.  These are ideal for burglars to use to store stolen goods in or to help them climb into your back garden.

  4. Mark your property with an ultra violet pen or dedicated marking kit, available from your local police, ring 101 and ask for the Dereham Safer Neighborhood Team for further details.

  5. Photograph any valuable belongings and make a note of any serial numbers if applicable.

  6. Register your property on www.immobilise.com

  7. Please report anything suspicious.

For more details on keeping you and your property safe, log onto www.knowurstuff.co.uk

If you have any questions, queries or would like a visit from a crime prevention officer, please contact the Dereham Safer Neighbourhood Team on 101.

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