Crime Prevention Information

We've collected some information on crime prevention.

Cash Machine Security
How Criminals Tamper with Cash Machines to Steal Your Money.

You can kill a burglar if you have to, but not if you want to
Get the new government guidelines on the use of force against intruders (PDF, 344kb).


Crime Prevention Information from the Home Office

These links will take you directly to the information on the Crime Reduction site.

Reducing Burglary Initiative Home& Property Security: Peace of mind while you're away, Neighbourhood Watch, Beat the Burglar, Coded for Keeps.

Reducing Burglary Initiative Personal Safety: The best way to cut the risk of attack is by taking sensible precautions. Most people already do this as part of their everyday lives, often without realising it.

Reducing Burglary Initiative Retail and Business Crime: Preventing Violence Against Staff, Customer Fraud, Customer Theft, Burglary.

Reducing Burglary Initiative Local Partnerships: Partnerships between the police, local authorities, the voluntary sector, and local residents and businesses are working to reduce crime and disorder in their areas.

Reducing Burglary Initiative Vehicle Crime: Tackling Vehicle Crime and the work of the Vehicle Crime Action Group, The Vehicle Theft Index.

Reducing Burglary Initiative Your Practical Guide to Crime Prevention: Information about crime and what you can do to prevent it.

Reducing Burglary Initiative Help and Advice Sources



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