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NW have recently passed the following on to us (9/2/12):
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Since 1st April 2011, Police have recorded 85 incidents of Burglary and Attempted Burglary in Rayleigh.
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In approximately 50% of those, jewellery has been the main item stolen.
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It is no longer wise or sufficient to leave items in a jewellery box in a bedroom as this is the first place the burglar will look.
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We strongly advise the use of a safe and burglar alarm.
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In the few burglaries where an alarm was in operation -
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Consider 'Crimestoppers' property marking fluid -
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Putting this into perspective for the last 10 months, on average, that is 8.5 burglaries a month, less than 2.5 a week.
It does also mean another 17 houses are statistically likely to be the target of burglary before the end of the Fiscal year.
NB: This is only the Rayleigh area. However a similar theme is apparent across the whole District.
lease pass this on to your neighbours and friends
It does also mean another 17 houses are statistically likely to be the target of burglary before the end of the Fiscal year.
NB: This is only the Rayleigh area. However a similar theme is apparent across the whole District.
lease pass this on to your neighbours and friends