GMP reinforces commitment to tackling neighbourhood crime ahead of clocks changing
Main article content
Ahead of the clocks going back on Sunday 29 October and the nights drawing in, GMP would like to remind residents to think about home security and personal safety.
When many of us will simply be looking forward to the extra hour in bed this weekend, opportunistic thieves will be looking forward to the darker nights as they provide the perfect cover for committing neighbourhood offences such as burglary, robbery and vehicle crime.
GMP has dedicated neighbourhood officers that are deployed in communities across Greater Manchester, working round the clock to keep you and your property safe.
Chief Superintendent Emily Higham, GMP’s neighbourhood crime lead, said: “The aim of the ‘Darker Nights’ campaign is to provide an insight into what the Force is doing to tackle neighbourhood crime, raise awareness of where incidents are taking place, and provide crime prevention and security advice.
“We understand the profound effect that burglary and theft have on victims and often their families, as these crimes are personal and invasive and can have a significant impact on your wellbeing and sense of security.
“Throughout the autumn and winter months, our neighbourhood officers will be out in your community conducting high-visibility patrols, executing warrants, and pursuing and arresting offenders that are targeting you, your families, and your homes.”
“We will continue to be proactive in targeting thieves, but we need your help and intelligence so we can act quickly against anyone who may be acting suspiciously in your area. We also want to encourage you to consider taking additional security and personal safety steps to help prevent yourself from becoming a victim.”
There are a number of simple measures that you can take to make things more difficult for potential thieves and keep them in the dark this year:
Burglary Prevention Advice
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
Vehicle Crime Prevention Advice
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
Personal Robbery Prevention Advice
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
&w=1024&h=900&scale=both&mode=max)
Further crime prevention advice is available here: https://www.gmp.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/
You can report incidents to GMP via 101, or by using LiveChat on our website. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
Bee in the Loop is your direct line to your Neighbourhood Policing Team and will keep you in the loop about what is happening on your street and in your local community. Sign up now to receive free text or email alerts at: www.beeintheloop.co.uk.
You can join or set up a local Neighbourhood Watch group, which is run entirely by volunteers who work in their own time to help keep their area safe. Find out more about joining a neighbourhood watch scheme or starting a new one in your area. Watch our sign up video here.