Crime prevention

Good evening 

     We have recently had a few burglaries in Rossendale Valley. There is no specific target area at this time and these incidents have been across the borough.

     It is however a timely reminder that opportunistic thieves are always on the lookout for easy pickings. There are some simple crime prevention tips.

1) make sure doors are locked at all times

2) lock all windows when you go out. 

3) make sure any gates to rear gardens are shut and padlocked.

4) do not leave money or valuable items on view. 

5) do not leave any items, such as ladders, wheelie bins etc in places where thieves can use them to climb over fences or up to open windows.

6) if you have the capacity, invest in such items as CCTV, burglar alarms, anti snap locks, thumb locks, dog on premises signs etc, any prevention is better than none

7) lastly, if you see something suspicious, report it…

P.C 633 Baxter