Aylesbury Police issue advice after rise in rural crime

Police in Aylesbury gave some advice to the rural communities in the town, after they have seen a recent increase in Rural Crime offences.

They said this:

"Think in layers. The more layers of security there are, the harder it is for thieves and it increases the chance of them being caught.

Theft of Horseboxes and Trailers:

· Ensure you record details of the chassis and the frame numbers.
· Etch your postcode into a concealed location – preferably on the framework.
· Take photographs. This helps us identify it if it is recovered.
· Is it parked in a well-lit area with CCTV?

Stables:

· Never leave Tack laying around the yard. Always ensure that it is secured away.
· Consider installing CCTV.
· Ensure the area is well lit.
· Take pictures of valuable items and record any serial numbers.

Tool Thefts:

· Mark tools with your Postcode by etching it or using a UV or permanent marker. This enables us to identify that they are yours should we recover them.
· Do not leave tools on display in your vehicle.
· Consider installing a Lock Box which is bolted to the base of the van.
· Record all serial numbers and take photographs.
· Keep the keys to any vehicle secure.
· If you need to keep tools in a vehicle, is it alarmed? Is it parked in a well-lit area? Is there CCTV covering the location?
· Always park the rear of your van against a wall.

You may need to “think outside the box”. For instance, a cheap way of alarming tools or valuable equipment is to use inexpensive personal attack alarms. Fix the alarm to the item securely with a cable tie. When storing the item, thread a fixed wire or some fishing line through the loop on the alarm and fix it to a secure point. Try to keep it discreet so the thief cannot see it. When they try to remove or move the item, the alarm will go off.

Immobilise is the world’s largest free register of possession ownership details and this is effective in helping to reduce crime and repatriate recovered personal property to its rightful owners. To register items with Immobilise, please follow the link below:

https://orlo.uk/gnApp"