Aquisitive Crime - The District has had an increase in Theft
From Motor Vehicles and from Sheds and Gardens. Some of these
thefts are taking place due to vehicles and property being left
unlocked and insecure.
Raised on 29/03/2012
Patrols have been targeted to identify Property and Premises
that are insecure or easily accessed. Owners are given Crime
Prevention / Security advice. An operation whereby there were
increased officers on night shift patrolling the area, carrying out
stop checks on vehicles seen moving about the Dengie. An operation
covering the whole Dengie area, stopping vehicles similar to the
type used in thefts of metal in the area. Distraction thefts in the
area mainly at shops where a shopper is distracted by some means
and then there purse/wallet removed. Local police and PCSO's are
highlighting this type of crime within shops and stores. Continued
thefts from secure and insecure vehicles, public urged to remove
all valuables from vehicles when unattended. A slight decrease in
this type of crime in our area over the past few weeks. This type
of crime in our area is very low at the moment, which is unusual
for this time of year, public still to be educated on the positives
of ensuring to secure items away when not in use. More instances of
theft of metal in the area, also Thefts from unattended motor
vehicles. Regular patrols and checks carried out on persons and
vehicles involved in this type of crime.
Updated on 03/04/2012