Burglary
Get 49 times more protection against burglary by installing a ‘WIDE’ combination of security devices*
A 'WIDE' combination includes:
- Window locks
- Indoor lights on timer switches
- Double door locks or deadbolts
- External lights on a sensor
Speak to us an an event
As we work towards the Police and Crime Plan's 'every crime matters and every contact counts' priority your local officers will be accessible and accountable. You will be able to speak to them at COVID-secure engagements across the county. You can also buy forensic property marking liquids from us at cost price. To see the dates please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Free timer switch devices are also available when you sign up to Your Community Alerts at one of these events.**
Forensic Marking Kit discounts and videos
To see the discount codes and user videos please scroll further down this page
Burglars look for opportunities:
They want to find empty-looking homes, where they can’t be seen by neighbours and where they can get in and out quickly. Take away their opportunities by installing the ‘WIDE’ combination of security devices and by carrying out the following actions:
Is your back gate your weak spot?
Stop access to your back garden. It is really important. Install strong fences and gates and make sure they are kept locked. Make it difficult for burglars to climb over them by adding trellis and spiky plants. Burglars enjoy the privacy of a back garden as it allows them to spend the time they need to get into your home often by smashing patio doors.
Install CCTV or digital doorbells
Install external CCTV or digital doorbells. Burglars don’t want to be seen and these devices can capture evidence we can circulate amongst our officers and the public.
See guidance on installing domestic CCTV here at gov.uk by clicking here.
Can your neighbours see your entrances and exits?
Increase the visibility of the entrances and exits of your home. Cut back and consider removing any plants, bushes and high fencing that block your neighbour’s view of your home’s access points. Burglars do not want to be seen as they may get caught.
Mark your property with forensic marking liquids
Use forensic marking liquids to increase the likelihood of getting your belongings back. These liquids act like DNA evidence and can be used to link recovered property back to you. Popular brands include SelectaDNA and SmartWater.
You may be able to purchase these kits from us directly at a discount (£12.50) as well as through your local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.
Check if valuables are on show and close doors and windows
Check what valuables can be seen from the outside of your home. If there are items that may look tempting to a burglar remove them from view. When you’re not using a room make sure external windows and doors are closed and locked.
Shed, garages and garden items
Use and upgrade locks to protect your garage/shed and consider installing alarms. Wheelie bins left out the front offer burglars help to get over your fences. Tools and heavy objects left out help them smash or force their way in. Put them away.
These kits allow you to apply a clear liquid with a unique chemical signature to your property. The liquid is odourless, colourless, visible under a UV light and very difficult to remove. It's similar to DNA which means that if your property is ever stolen it can be linked back to you.
If you can't make it to one of our events you can also order these kits directly from suppliers such as SelectaDNA and SmartWater. Other suppliers are also available. The online discount codes and links are below:
SelectaDNA - £25.00 with discount code: NHWGLOU
https://www.selectadna.co.uk/nhw
How to use your SelectaDNA kit:
Events:
You can talk to your local officers about any policing concerns at these events as well as purchase heavily discounted forensic marking liquids while stocks last.
Free timer switch devices are also available when you sign up to Your Community Alerts at one of these events.**
Date | Location name | Area | Time |
Mon 2 Nov | Up Hatherley Cheltenham | Cheltenham | 10am - 3pm |
Tue 3 Nov | Cainscross Co-Op, Stroud | Stroud | 10am - 3pm |
Wed 4 Nov | Tesco, Stroud | Stroud | 10am - 3pm |
Thu 5 Nov | Berkeley (Split day) | Stroud | TBC |
Thu 5 Nov | Wotton-under-Edge (Split day) | Stroud | TBC |
Fri 6 Nov | Cam, Tesco | Stroud | 10am - 3pm |
Sat 7 Nov | Whiteshill (Split day) | Stroud | TBC |
Sat 7 Nov | Paganhill, Stroud (Split day) | Stroud | TBC |
Sun 8 Nov | Gloucester City Centre, Kings Square | Gloucester | 10am - 3pm |
Mon 9 Nov | Cinderford, Co-Op | Forest of Dean | 10am - 3pm |
Tue 10 Nov | (AM) Chipping Campden, Back Lanes (Split day) | Cotswolds | TBC |
Tue 10 Nov | (PM) Moreton-in-Marsh, High Street (Split day) | Cotswolds | TBC |
Thu 12 Nov | (AM) Bream (Split day) | Stroud | TBC |
Thu 12 Nov | (PM) Yorkley (Split day) | Stroud | TBC |
Fri 13 Nov | Tetbury, Tesco | Stroud | 10am - 3pm |
Fri 13 Nov | Churchdown Tesco | Tewkesbury/Gloucester | 10am - 3pm |
Sat 14 Nov | Prestbury Library, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | 10am - 3pm |
Sat 14 Nov | Kingswalk Shopping Centre | Gloucester | 9am - 11am |
Sat 14 Nov | Abbeydale, Morrisons | Gloucester | 1pm - 3pm |
Sun 15 Nov | Cheltenham Town Centre | Cheltenham | 10am - 3pm |
Sun 15 Nov | Quedgeley, Tesco | Gloucester | 9am - 11am |
Sun 15 Nov | Hucclecote Police Station | Gloucester | 1pm - 3pm |
Tue 17 Nov | Bishops Cleeve | Tewkesbury | 10am - 3pm |
Tue 17 Nov | Barton Street, Friendship Cafe | Gloucester | 5pm - 6:30pm |
Tue 17 Nov | Longlevens, Co-Op | Gloucester | 7pm - 8:30pm |
Wed 18 Nov | Charlton Kings, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | 10am - 3pm |
Wed 18 Nov | Dursley, Sainsbury's | Stroud | 10am - 3pm |
Thu 19 Nov | Kingsway ASDA, Gloucester | Gloucester | 10am - 3pm |
Thu 19 Nov | Unknown location TBC | Gloucester | 5pm - 8pm |
Fri 20 Nov | Monkscroft | Cheltenham | 10am - 3pm |
Sat 21 Nov | Cirencester, Brewery Courtyard | Cotswolds | 10am - 3pm |
Sun 22 Nov | Tewkesbury Morrisons | Tewkesbury | 10am - 3pm |
Mon 23 Nov | Lydney, Albert Street Car park | Forest of Dean | 10am - 3pm |
Tue 24 Nov | Cornerstones, Whaddon, Cheltenham | Cheltenham | 10am - 3pm |
Thu 26 Nov | (AM) Fairford, Town centre (Split day) | Cotswolds | TBC |
Thu 26 Nov | (PM) Chedworth Village Hall (Split day) | Cotswolds | TBC |
Fri 27 Nov | Abbeydale, Gloucester | Gloucester | 10am - 3pm |
Sun 29 Nov | Stroud, Cainscross | Stroud | 10am - 3pm |
Mon 30 Nov | Newent, Market Place | Forest of Dean | TBC |
Tue 1 Dec | Brockworth, Tesco | Tewkesbury/Gloucester | 10am - 3pm |
Fri 4 Dec | Winchcombe, Library | Tewkesbury | 10am - 3pm |
Sat 5 Dec | Kingswalk Shopping Centre | Gloucester | 9am - 11am |
Sat 5 Dec | Abbeydale, Morrisons | Gloucester | 1pm - 3pm |
Sat 5 Dec | Gloucester Docks | Gloucester | 10am - 3pm |
Sun 6 Dec | Churchdown, Tesco | Tewkesbury/Gloucester | 10am - 3pm |
Sun 6 Dec | Quedgeley, Tesco | Gloucester | 9am - 11am |
Sun 6 Dec | Hucclecote Police Station | Gloucester | 1pm - 3pm |
Mon 7 Dec | (AM) Stow, Tesco | Cotswolds | 10am - 12pm |
Mon 7 Dec | (PM) Bourton Co-Op | Cotswolds | 1pm - 3pm |
Tue 8 Dec | Stroud, Tesco | Stroud | 10am - 3pm |
Wed 9 Dec | Drybrook (Split day) | Forest of Dean | TBC |
Wed 9 Dec | Mitcheldean (Split day) | Forest of Dean | TBC |
Fri 11 Dec | Nailsworth, Bus Station Car Park | Stroud | 10am - 3pm |
Sat 12 Dec | Tewkesbury Morrison's | Tewkesbury | 10am - 3pm |
Sun 13 Dec | Coleford, Clock Tower | Forest of Dean | 10am - 3pm |
Your Community Alerts
Receive e-mail alerts about policing from your local officers, Gloucestershire Constabulary, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Neighbourhood Watch by signing up at yourcommunityalerts.co.uk.
Victim Support
Have you been a victim of burglary?
Visit Victim Support to see what help is available for you:
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/south-west/gloucestershire
Crimestoppers
Have you been a witness of burglary and want to report through a partner agency?
Give information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or Crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
* Tseloni, A., Thompson, R., Grove, L., Tilley, N. and Farrell, G. (2017). 49x more protection compared to no devices being installed.
** Free timer switches are available only at the listed engagement vehicle events when you sign up for the Your Community Alerts messaging service, while stocks last. If you have already signed up you can claim one free timer switch after showing an officer or staff member an e-mail you have received from the service.