Burglaries

Last year in Horsham District nearly 10% of burglaries of peoples homes were whilst they were away on holiday. The Horsham District Community Safety Partnership has an identified priority to reduce the number of burglaries on Horsham District and are keen to announce a new initiative that will help achieve this.
Residents in Horsham District are encouraged to report to Sussex Police via 101 in advance of going on holiday. On receipt of this information Sussex Police will provide the home owner witha crime prevention literature - ideally in person through a visit from a member of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team, delivered through their letterbox or accessible via the Sussex Police website for downloading. This information, in the form of a Home Security Checklist and the 'Peace Of Mind Whilst You're Away' leaflet contains practical advice that homeowners can take to secure their property which will benefit them not just whilst away but also for the future. At the same time Sussex Police will share the homeowners details with the Horsham Neighbourhood Watch who will inform the local Street Coordinator that the homeowner will be away to allow for proactive monitoring of their home in their absence.
Chief Inspector Howard Hodges, Horsham District Commander said "This is an fantastic opportunity to reduce further the number of homes burgled on Horsham District and is an excellent example of sustainable, partnership working. Andrew Moffat, the Chair of the Horsham District Neighbourhood Watch Association said "This initiative is provided to ensure that homeowners consider the security of their home before they go away and can have an increased level of confidence that whilst they are away both Sussex Police and the local NHW are monitoring their home."

EMMA ATVARNIEKS
Neighbourhood Policing Team, Horsham Police Station

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