Greetings from Your Local Beat Team!

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As darker nights are drawing in, we would like to remind the community to keep good crime prevention habits.
What to Keep an Eye on?
There has been an increase in burglaries throughout Charnwood! We would like to remind you to keep your homes and businesses secure. Ensure all windows and doors a locked, make your home look occupied,
Here is a checklist for when you are leaving your home unattended:

  • Close and lock all windows and doors (even if you’re only going out for a few minutes).
  • Double-lock any doors.
  • Make sure that any valuables are out of sight and away from letter boxes e.g. car keys, wallets/purses, handbags.
  • Set your burglar alarm.
  • Lock your shed, garage and side/back gate.
  • In the evening, shut curtains and leave a light on.
  • If you are out all day/night, then it’s advisable to use a light timer device to automatically turn on lights and radios when your home is unoccupied. For more information around your community, please view our force website and social medias: @ Charnwood Police, @CharnwoodPolice, www.leics.police.uk You can report the following crimes online:
  • A road traffic incident: www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/rti/ report-a-road-traffic-incident
  • An abandoned vehicle: www.gov.uk/report-abandoned-vehicle
  • Fraud: www.actionfraud.police.uk
  • Hate crime: www.met.police.uk/true-vision-report-hate-crime

    What to Be Aware of?
    There has been a general increase around the Charnwood area of thefts from motor vehicles and thefts of motor vehicles. Make sure your vehicle is locked and secure! DO NOT leave any valuables in your vehicle such as, handbags, wallets/purses, tools and make sure nothing if left on show!

    EVENTS and BEAT SURGERIES:
    All events and Beat Surgeries will be posted on Facebook and on Neighbourhood Link.
    The Next Beat Surgery:
    Wednesday 2nd January 2024
    10.00am to 11.00am
    Syston Community Centre, Committee Room, School St.,LE7 1HN
    Warm regards, from your local beat team!

You can also ring 101 for non emergency or to report crime and always ring 999 in an emergency.

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