Festive Crime Prevention

Hello folks, another quick festive related post for you to digest in the run up to Christmas. This post is a Cheshire Police alert kindly sent to me by regular website visitor, John from Blacon. Thanks yet again John. The many alert and safety messages you send are invaluable. Much appreciated. We must have a pint some time!!! This important message is about festive crime prevention.

Read what Cheshire Police have to say below.

Festive Crime Prevention

Here’s the article provided……

Only withdraw as much cash as you need from cash machines and avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Put your money and cards away (not in your back pocket) safely before leaving the machine. Ideally pay with a debit/credit card wherever possible & always shield your PIN.

Deter pickpockets and muggers – try not to overburden yourself with bags/packages. Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Always carry a purse close to your body and not dangling by the straps. Put a wallet in an inside coat or front trouser pocket, likewise with your phone and keys. Try to keep one hand free.

Avoid becoming an easy target for post-Christmas burglars by not leaving boxes or packaging for new electronics and other expensive presents outside your house next to the wheelie bin. Break down any boxes you are throwing out and put them in rubbish bags and place them inside the wheelie bin.

If buying new bicycles for Christmas please remember to record and retain the full details of your new bicycle somewhere safe, Make, Model and frame number and buy and use a good quality lock.

Take Care on Social Media by not showing that you are somewhere else, or posting a countdown to a winter holiday which may indicate that your property may be empty.

Festive Crime Prevention-Effective And Important Messages

Some very effective and important messages there. And of course the messages are equally important at any time of the year. They are not just a seasonal festive crime prevention alert. Take heed at all times of the year. And, as always, spread the word wherever you and be vigilant.

Chester Crimewatch

Thanks again John for the very useful Cheshire Police alert. Another great article to place in the Chester Crimewatch archives. All the other Chester Crimewatch articles can be found HERE.

Chester Lifestyle Latest Blog Posts

If you are looking for all the other blog posts I’ve written, have a look HERE.

Please Note

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.