Winter crime safety advice
In the run up to the clocks going back an hour at the end of the month the council will be sharing crime prevention tips in partnership with Thames Valley Police. These are intended to assist with protecting yourself, elderly friends, relatives and property as the nights get darker.
On average this year, there has been a burglary every other day in the borough. When the clocks go back the number increases dramatically.
Each day the council will post some simple and quick tips and reminders which could prevent you from becoming a victim of crime.
With many workers starting to return to the workplace after over a year working from home, remember to close and lock windows and doors.
Opportunistic thieves love an open invitation - and an empty property - especially in the dark before residents even get home from work.
On average this year, there has been a burglary every other day in the borough. When the clocks go back the number increases dramatically.
Each day the council will post some simple and quick tips and reminders which could prevent you from becoming a victim of crime.
With many workers starting to return to the workplace after over a year working from home, remember to close and lock windows and doors.
Opportunistic thieves love an open invitation - and an empty property - especially in the dark before residents even get home from work.
