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Neighbourhood Watch Force Watch Liaison Officer PC Mick Wright
gives some tips to help avoid becoming a victim of summer crime.

I have today been made aware of a TV item this morning talking about Garden and Shed crime.

To put things into perspective 'Yes' there is a general increase in this type of crime at this time of year, with the usual outlet for stolen property being local boot fairs.

A few simple steps could help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime.

1. If you buy any packaged garden implement do not leave the box out to be disposed of with your normal rubbish collection. It advertises that you have a new product usually in your shed or outbuilding.

2. Make sure you have a good quality lock on your shed or outbuilding door.

3. A real favourite is the theft of hanging baskets, these are very easily disposed of, to prevent this, consider securing the hanging basket to the wall bracket with a small chain and padlock, this should not be visible when your flowers are in bloom. It most certainly stops the opportunist thief.

I hope this helps you to have a crime free garden this summer.