Oxfordshire residents urged to protect homes as nights darken

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 06:02 · Archive

Thames Valley Police is launching a burglary prevention campaign as evenings grow darker.

Thames Valley Police has launched a seasonal burglary prevention campaign as the clocks go back this weekend and evenings become darker. Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber is encouraging Oxfordshire residents to take steps to protect their homes.

The campaign recommends simple measures including locking doors and windows, improving lighting around properties and keeping valuables out of sight. Police officers are carrying out targeted enforcement, neighbourhood policing and crime prevention work to identify offenders and disrupt criminal activity.

While burglary rates remain low in Thames Valley, Mr Barber stressed the lasting impact the crime can have. He said: 'Beyond the loss of property, it can leave people feeling unsafe in their own homes and communities.' Superintendent John Batty said: 'We understand that being burgled can be a traumatic experience.'

Oxfordshire residents urged to protect homes as nights darken — Image: Oxfordshire Guardian

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Oxfordshire residents urged to protect homes as nights get darkerThames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber is encouraging people to follow the advice as part of a seasonal campaign focused on burglary prevention.Oxfordshire Guardian · 25 Oct, 05:00
Oxfordshire residents urged to protect homes as nights get darkerThames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber is encouraging people to follow the advice as part of a seasonal campaign focused on burglary prevention.Oxford Mail · 25 Oct, 05:00

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