Crime prevention – Tool Theft

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 15, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments A considerable percentage of tools are stolen from commercial vehicles. Some top tips to prevent this in the link below courtesy of Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and IOW Constabulary (15/08/24): https://nbcc.police.uk/images/crime-prevention/pdfs/tool-theft-crime-prevention.pdf
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Reporting email and text scams

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 2, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments To check phone numbers/texts: www.who-called.co.uk   Suspect emails: report@phishing.gov.uk Send suspect emails here so that they can investigate them and, if necessary, shut them down.   Suspect texts: You can report these by forwarding the text to 7726, the network operator  (7726 spells spam on the keyboard)  
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“Don’t risk your personal safety. Personal property can be replaced, you can’t be” ….

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 29, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments In Hampshire and IOW Constabulary /  Police Alert, dated 29/07/24: It quotes Detective Chief Inspector, Matt Gillooly as saying: “……., if you are threatened with violence – and it’s so important to remember this – don’t risk your personal safety. Property can be replaced, you can’t be.” Robbery against a person, such as street robbery is often driven by...
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Reminder to use Faraday boxes/pouches, or the equivalent, to prevent car key fobs from being accessed remotely

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2024 in Crime Incidents, Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments With recent car break-ins and thefts, this is just a reminder to store car key fobs in Faraday boxes/pouches, or the equivalent, and position the boxes/pouches well away from the door. We understand that these break the signal so that thieves cannot access car key fobs remotely to unlock car doors.
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Crime prevention advice on a number of issues from Hampshire and IOW Police (26/06/24 and 21/07/24)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 26, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments Protecting your home from crime Protecting yourself from crime Keeping vehicles safe Business crime prevention   https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/   Protect your bike British Transport Police app Make yourself heard – if you cannot speak Domestic violence disclosure Payment in advance fraud...
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Hampshire Alert and Hampshire and IOW Constabulary – Security advice to prevent burglaries

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 13, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments Friday 12/04/24   Security advice to prevent burglaries  
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Crime prevention advice issued following car key burglaries in the Southampton, Eastleigh and Hedge End areas 14/03/24

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 15, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments Information from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, dated 14/03/24, in the link below:   https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/hampshire/news/news/2024/march-2024/crime-prevention-advice-issued-in-relation-to-car-key-burglaries-in-the-southampton-eastleigh-and-hedge-end-areas/  
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General Crime Prevention Advice from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 28, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments The link below is taken from the Portswood Police website and “offers best practice for you to follow alongside practical crime prevention methods: from basic hints and tips to more detailed strategies.”   The link below includes: Protecting your Home from Crime; Protecting Yourself from Crime; Keeping Vehicles Safe; Business Crime Prevention....
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