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10th April 2008
Latest BM NHW Newsletter
Hello to all the residents of Badgers Mount
and a warm welcome to all the new members who have moved into
the area.
For the last five newsletters, we have reported that crime in
Badgers Mount is in decline. We are pleased to say the trend
is continuing. We still, however, remain the target for the
opportunist criminal (this is due largely to the nature of our
location). However, most attempts to either burgle houses or
break into sheds and garages have been unsuccessful. This does
not distract from the distress it causes to the would be
victims and we should all continue to be vigilant and watch
out for our neighbours and their properties.
Vehicle Crime
As we are all aware, it is becoming more and more difficult
for thieves to actually steal a car without the keys.
Therefore, to deter the would be thief, do not have your car
keys in view in the home and, where possible, put the car in
the garage.
Theft from cars is that nuisance of having to get windows
replaced because the opportunist thief has spotted something
nice, perhaps a handbag, laptop or satellite navigation
system, that is too irresistible for him to dismiss. Please
take them with you or put them out of sight – all common
sense.
Thefts from Garden Sheds and Garages
It is that time of year when the lawn mowers etc are about to
start up and the usual travelling entrepreneurs are looking to
equip their business with your trusty expensive garden tools.
Please lock your sheds and garages, take serial numbers etc of
motorised equipment and, where possible, chain them down.
House Burglaries
We have had a couple and we have also had some attempted
burglaries. House alarms have improved to the extent that, to
actually break in without triggering the alarm, is very
difficult which means the burglar has to find a legitimate
reason to be invited into your home!
Please dismiss all salesmen cold calling without a prior
appointment and watch out for the distraction burglar, whereby
one individual will find a reason to distract you from an open
door, whilst his accomplice slips in to steal any valuables in
sight.
Discount on Insurance
Did you know that if you belong to an accredited
Neighbourhood Watch scheme like ours and /or you have an alarm
which is regularly serviced and is NACOSS sanctioned, you get
a discount on your house insurance? This can amount to quite a
bit of money. It is also wise to set your alarm at night. Who
wants to wake up thinking there is someone in the house when
all are in bed? Alarms can have night settings easily zoned
in, so that nightly trips to the fridge or bathroom do not set
them off.
E-Mail Scams
Residents should be ever watchful for e-mails purporting to
originate from the security departments of banks and building
societies. These e-mails look genuine, usually having the
organisation’s logo and trade marks.
If the e-mail asks for personal data (address, account number,
PIN, etc) – DO NOT REPLY, as these e-mails are from criminals
who are looking to access your account. Remember, your banks
will NEVER ask for your PIN.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM will take place in the Memorial Hall on Thursday,
17th April, 2008 at 8.00 pm.
The Watch can only be effective with your support. There are
approximately 245 dwellings in Badgers Mount. Without your
input and support, the 12 co-ordinators cannot possibly do
justice to their volunteer role, so please come along, enjoy a
glass of wine, meet the neighbours and the Watch Committee.
Together, we can ensure crime in Badgers Mount does not pay.
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Badgers Mount Neighbourhood Watch