‘STOP THE SNEAK THIEF’ CAMPAIGN

Humberside Police has launched a campaign which provides you with some precautions that can help deter a burglar from breaking into your home.

Did you know that most burglars are not master criminals - they’re opportunists. In nearly a third of all burglaries the residents had left windows or a door open when they went out.

Please download this leaflet which provides guidance on the many ways in which you can take positive action to prevent yourself becoming a victim of burglary. There are many ways you can deter a burglar from breaking into your home. The more you have the safer you are.

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You can also take the interactive security challenge and test your knowledge on home security issues. Please visit

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North East Lincolnshire Council’s Safer and Stronger Communities Partnership are working closely with the police with the aim of cracking down on opportunist burglars within our local communities.
Police will pretend to be opportunist thieves in a crack down on burglary.

Officers will be on the streets of North East Lincolnshire looking for signs that may attract opportunist thieves – whether windows have been left open or doors unlocked.

If such a sign is spotted, police will put an arm-shaped leaflet through the window or door, showing how easily a burglar could get in. It is the first time that such tactics have been used in the area.

Supt Lauren Poultney, who heads up operations in North East Lincolnshire, said: “In the past, we have tried a number of different approaches to get the message out to reduce the number of insecure burglaries the area suffers.

“It is to be hoped the use of the leaflets will catch the attention of residents who will receive one when they least expect it.

“Almost a third of all our burglaries could have been prevented by simply ensuring any easy access points are not left insecure, even if you are only in your back garden.

“Burglary tends to be an opportunist’s crime and we are urging residents to help us. A relatively small action such as shutting a downstairs window or not leaving a valuable item on show could stop an unwanted visitor entering your home.”

Councillor Steve Beasant, portfolio holder for community safety and public protection, said: “There are a number of ways to get smart and beat the burglars so we can remember this hot spell for all the right reasons.

“Always remember to lock your doors if you go out in the garden because most burglars simply open the door and walk in, they don’t use force. It only takes a second to stop a thief, but if you don’t take action they can do untold damage.”

Don’t make it easy for a burglar. The simple tips given in this leaflet are a step in the right direction.

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