Crime prevention
Introduction
As this site develops, we intend to include timely advice and tips on how to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime. Sometimes we will be repeating old but valuable advice, on other occasions we will be ‘breaking news’ on a new trend. We will try to keep our advice brief and to the point, while including links for those who wish to know more.
The rationale behind crime prevention work is simple; prevention is better than cure. It is far better to stop an offence happening than having to put post-event resources into an investigation. More importantly, fewer crimes mean fewer victims.
Much academic study has gone into the reasons why a crime happens, some of it makes interesting reading. For everyday purposes however, it boils down to ‘if a motivated offender spots something of value which is not adequately secured, he may attempt to take it’.
Some common crimes and how they might be prevented are covered by clicking the crime prevention article links to the right of this page.
Links to useful information
Directgov: Crime prevention
There's a lot you can do to help police keep your neighbourhood safe. By getting involved, you can find out what's going on in your area and make a real difference to people in your community
Met Police: Crime prevention
It is not enough for the police alone to fight crime. Reducing the risk and fear of crime is a task for the police and the community working together. To achieve our aim of making London the safest major city in the world we need the people who live here, work here and visit here to do their part in making life difficult for criminals.
H&F Council: Crime prevention
Tough action on crime and anti-social behaviour; more beat policing; and re-shaping our local neighbourhoods to design out crime, are top of the Council's agenda
Sold Secure
Sold Secure is the premier testing and certification house for security products. In this site you will find the full range of products tested and approved by Sold Secure to provide you with the best in security, for a variety of applications.
Master Locksmiths Association
A not-for-profit trade association established in 1958, the MLA licenses its approved locksmith companies through strict vetting and regular inspections, in order to ensure quality of service and provide peace of mind to the end customer looking for a high quality locksmith.
Immobilise Property Register
Create a FREE private and secure portfolio of all your personal property. If it is then lost or stolen, use Immobilise to tell law enforcement, your insurer, and the second-hand trade to assist in recovering your property and catch the thief.