Crime Prevention

A bogus caller is someone pretending to be someone they are not. If you are not expecting anyone to visit you for a product or service, do not let them into your home and if you're really unsure, don't open the door.

Business burglary is when someone enters a building such as an office, shop, restaurant or place of worship with the intent to steal or commit a crime. Keep your business safe by taking steps to reduce the risks.

It's very important to keep up to date with the ways fraudsters try to take our money. You may already know some of the tricks they use, but the rise of the internet means new ones are being invented and huge amounts of money can be taken.

Most burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves who search for homes that look empty or dark, with access to back gardens. They look out for windows left open and unlocked doors. These simple steps can help reduce the chances of becoming a victim of burglary.

There is a very simple principle to crime reduction. The more difficult you make life for the criminal the more likely he or she is to leave your boat alone.

Tips and advice on keeping yourself protected from crime: from pickpocketing and personal robbery to harassment and dealing with violent situations