Dear Resident, Community Safety Message Keeping our communities safe relies on everyone staying aware, taking simple precautions and looking out for one another. A few small steps can make a big difference in reducing crime and keeping people safe across our neighbourhoods. Home Security - Lock Doors and windows, even when you are not at home or only stepping our briefly.
- Keep valuables out of sight and avoid leaving keys near doors or letterboxes.
- Use outdoor lighting or timers to make your home look occupied during darker evenings.
Personal Safety - Stay Alert when walking home alone, especially at night, stick to well lit routes.
- Plan your journey home in advance and keep your mobile phone charged.
- Report anything that feels suspicious or unsafe
Vehicle Safety - Always lock your vehicle and remove valuables
- Park in well lit, busy areas where possible.
- Double check your windows and sunroof are fully closed.
Community Awareness - Look out for neighbours, especially those who maybe vulnerable
- Report anti-social behaviour or unusual activity so it can be dealt with quickly
For useful crime prevention advice please check the North Yorkshire Police Web Page - Crime prevention advice | North Yorkshire Police Secured By Design - Secured by Design - Secured by Design Did you know? You can use the links/icons at the bottom of this screen to: · Reply to any messages we send to you · Rate our messages (We like this as it helps us to know if we're sending relevant information to you) · Share the message on social media · Change your settings and select the messages you want to receive | 
