sources about crimes in your local area direct to your telephone or Email address and currently has over 10,000 members. If you are 16 years or over and live in Bedfordshire why not join?

WHAT'S ON IN YOUR AREA

View Police Surgeries and CAPS events in your area and have the opportunity to secure your number plates for free and receive crime reduction advice. Visit the CAPs page for more information.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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USEFUL LINKS

Not in Bedfordshire? - Other force Messaging Systems

Ask the Police

Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire Police - Local Crime Information

Other Local Neighbourhood Watch Websites

CRIME REDUCTION LINKS

SmartWater

Redweb Security

SelectaDNA Security

Home Office Crime Reduction

Immobilise

COMMUNITY/CRIME FAQ

Open FAQ for frequently asked crime reduction and community issue related questions.

TOP CRIME methods

The methods criminals most commonly employ

Vehicle Crime: Smash and grab
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Shed/Outbuiding Burglaries: Breaking the padlock or hasp
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House Burglaries: Tools/object left insecure
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House Burglaries: Smashed window, and reach to unlock door
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House Burglaries: Deception
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'It is particularly striking that 36% of burglaries result from insecure premises, with recent figures from the British Crime Survey showing that 18% of homes don’t have proper door locks and 14% of homes don’t have proper window locks' - Association of Chief Police Officers' statement