Top reported crimes
The figures below are based on the total number of crimes reported last month. ​Find out more and download the raw data on our Stats and data page.
for May 2022
Miscellaneous theft 14
Miscellaneous theft prevention advice
Advice
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Mark your property to deter burglars
Great tips on how to make your personal belongings less attractive to burglars plus actions you can take to make them think twice about breaking in.
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Keeping garages and petrol stations safe
Tips and advice to keep your petrol station secure and prevent customers from driving off without paying.
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Prevent diners leaving your restaurant without paying
If you want to know how to prevent customers leaving your café or restaurant without paying, we can give you all the advice you need.
Theft from a vehicle 13
Theft from a vehicle prevention advice
Residential burglary 13
Residential burglary prevention advice
Advice
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Checklist for securing your home when you leave it
Get into the habit of leaving your home as secure as possible when you go out: don't leave valuables near windows, and don't leave a property without any lights on.
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Door and window lock advice
Helpful advice on keeping your property secure by choosing burglar-proof doors, windows and key fobs, thereby locking intruders out for good.
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Door security
Helpful advice on keeping your property secure by choosing burglar-proof doors, windows and key fobs, thereby locking intruders out for good.
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How protecting your garden makes your home safer
Protecting your garden and outbuildings not only keeps bikes and other valuables in your shed safe, but can also stop burglars getting into your home.
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How safe is your flat?
Find out more about how you can secure your flat against anyone trying to break in.
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Keep burglars out of your property
Advice on helping to keep burglars out by giving them no hiding place and, secondly, on how to prevent a distraction burglary.
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Keep it safe
The benefits of safeguarding your valuables by storing them in a hidden safe at home.
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Keeping your shed or garage safe and secure
Follow our tips, and don't make the mistake of securing a shed poorly with a weak padlock or bolt.
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Mark your property to deter burglars
Great tips on how to make your personal belongings less attractive to burglars plus actions you can take to make them think twice about breaking in.
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Seven facts about residential burglary
Tips and advice on how to deprive burglars of the opportunity to break into your home and make off with your belongings.
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Window security
Find out how you can make the windows to your home more secure, preventing burglars getting through them.