October 2024

13 Buckden Roundabout October 2024 Village News Buckden Neighbourhood Watch RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SECURITY Most burglaries are carried out by opportunist thieves. In two out of ten ‘’ break - ins ’’ thieves do not have to use force, entry is made through an open door or insecure window, usually at the rear of the property. REDUCE THE RISK OF BURGLARY BY TAKING A FEW SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS Start at the outside and walk around the whole of the perime- ter. Check fences, gates, shrubbery and hedges. Look for possible hiding areas or easy ways of gaining entry. Check for good visibility from surrounding houses and road- ways. Low boundaries at the front of the house give maximum visibility, high walls or fences of 1.8m (6ft) provide good securi- ty at the rear. Side entrances should be secured with lockable gates. The height should match the rear fence, if any burglar attempting to climb over the fence the gate will be visible from the road or a nearby house. WINDOWS A third of all burglaries are carried out by entering a window at the back of the house. DOORS If your doors are not secure, then neither is your house. LIGHTING Good lighting can deter a thief. Fit exterior lights to the front and rear of the house. Preferred exterior lighting is ‘ dawn to dusk ’ lighting. With winter approaching is good time to check your lighting to ensure all is working. RICHARD WEST Village Coordinator 01480 811467 / 07841 866630 To contact the police: 999 in an emergency; 0800 555 111 Crime Stoppers; 0300 123 2040 Action Fraud. EMAIL burglarycrackdown@cambs.pnn.police.uk or visit www.crimestoppers.uk.org or you can telephone 101 SALE! Exclusive Designer Hand - Knits, Unique One - Off Se- lection of Sweaters, Gilets & Cardigans for Men and Women Saturday 5 th October; 10am – 4pm 3 Ivelbury Close, Buckden PE19 5XE Tel: 01480 810771