We would like to share some simple ways to protect your home even if you are in or out. We have recently has reports around suspicious persons in the area checking car doors and taking photos of vehicles on driveways. If you have seen anything suspicious on your street, please contact us.

Home safety and crime prevention advised.

> Please Close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you’re only going out for a few minutes.

> Make sure that no keys are left next to the doors or windows so that anyone may have a clear view from the outside. 

> Anything of value must be out of sight.

> If you are planning a trip away from home and no one will be at home, then it’s advisable to use a timer device to automatically turn > lights on and off and don’t forget to set your burglar alarm.

> Remember If you are going away try not to post anything on social media to people you don’t know. 

> Make sure that your posts are not public and that they are only seen by your friends.

> Make sure all locks are working properly and are always lock.

> Make sure to lock all side gate and garage door.

> Lock your bike inside a secure shed or garage, to a robust fitting bolted to the ground or wall, like a ground anchor.

> You can ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property whiles you are away.

> You could join a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme to keep in touch with those in your street.

> If your driveway will be empty when you are gone, you could also ask a neighbour to park there to deter burglars from breaking in.

Our website offers further crime prevention advice: 

Please refer to our website for crime prevention advice: Crime prevention advice | South Wales Police (south-wales.police.uk) 

You can make an online report via our website https://www.south-wales.police.uk, or you can call 101 to make a report or in an emergency, please dial 999.