Local Priorities Burglary Message

Local Priorities Burglary Message

We would like to remind residents to remain vigilant following recent reports of an overnight 2-in-1 burglary within the York (west) area. Although incidents of this nature are uncommon, they highlight the importance of keeping homes and vehicles as secure as possible, particularly during the night.

How to Help Protect Your Home

Always ensure all doors and windows are locked before going to bed, including patio or side entrances.

Keep keys out of sight and away from doors, windows, or letterboxes. Avoid leaving them in accessible drawers near entry points.

Use security lighting at the front and rear of your property where possible.

Consider additional security measures, such as alarm systems, CCTV, or doorbell cameras, to deter offenders.

Vehicle Security Advice

Keep vehicle keys upstairs or in a secure location that cannot be easily accessed.

Ensure vehicles are locked and remove any items from view.

If your vehicle uses keyless entry, consider signal‑blocking pouches (Faraday pouches) to prevent relay theft attempts.

Consider physical security measures, such as steering wheel locks.

Look Out for Each Other

We encourage residents to report any suspicious behaviour or individuals seen in the area, particularly during late evening or early morning hours. Even small details can help build a wider picture for local officers.

How to Report

999 – If a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger

101 – To report suspicious activity or provide information

Online – Through the police website’s reporting form

Staying alert and taking a few simple precautions can significantly reduce opportunities for crime. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our community safe.

Burglary is a particularly invasive crime that can have a lasting impact on victims. If you have been a victim and need support and help, you should have been offered the services of Victim Support. You may have declined at the time, or not noticed the offer, but can refer yourself at any time by either calling 0808 168 9111 or visiting their website www.victimsupport.org.uk.

Burglars do not want to get caught, so taking action to make your home or business premises safe and less attractive to thieves can go a long way to reducing the risk.

Not all advice, or security products recommended are the same, or necessarily fit for purpose.

If looking to take positive action to prevent yourself from being a victim of this type of crime, help and advice can be found on the Neighbourhood Watch website.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Tom Birkinshaw
(North Yorkshire Police, PC, Response City covering York and some bits of Hambleton within the patch.)