Local Priorities Burglary - Residential Message

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Burglary - Residential, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

On Thursday 4th September 2025, between 01:45-02:22 AM, there was an attempted burglary to a property, in Danesbury Park, Hertford. Offenders have gained access to the rear garden of a property, via a fence leading to the garden. Offenders are then seen paying attention to the victims vehicle. One offender has then broken the victims patio door lock. A couple of drill holes have also been discovered on the rear downstairs window frames. The offenders have then left the victims property, from the same way that they have entered. The offenders have then left the location, without entering the victims property or managing to take any items from the victim.

If you have any information or CCTV footage regarding this crime, then please contact the police, on the non-emergency number 101, quoting the crime reference number 41/83852/25. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Please be vigilant and do report any suspicious activity in your local area.

Check downstairs windows and doors are securely locked before you leave or go to bed.

· Use a “Fake TV” or timer switches on lamps to give the impression someone is at home.

· Don’t leave keys, phones or other valuables on window sills or in any other visible place.

· Secure UPVC doors by lifting the handle and locking it to engage the security features.

· Consider using a doorbell camera, interior camera or a monitored burglar alarm.

· Securely lock rear gates, sheds and garages.

· Keep tools and ladders locked away, as they could be used to break into your home.

· Secure mobile devices by downloading tracking software from your app store.

· Don't keep large amounts of cash at home, keep photos of your valuable items for investigation and insurance purposes,

· Leave lights on in the property. If you are out for longer periods of time invest in timer switches.

· Ensure all windows and doors are secure and locked. Install a 'dusk to dawn' exterior light, also leave a radio on

For more detailed advice, including a printable Home Security Self-Assessment, please visit the “Protect Your Home” section of our website: www.herts.police.uk/protectyourhome

Burglary is a particularly invasive crime that can have a lasting impact on victims. If you have been a victim and need support and help, you should have been offered the services of Victim Support. You may have declined at the time, or not noticed the offer, but can refer yourself at any time by either calling 0808 168 9111 or visiting their website www.victimsupport.org.uk. 

Burglars do not want to get caught, so taking action to make your home or business premises safe and less attractive to thieves can go a long way to reducing the risk.

Not all advice, or security products recommended are the same, or necessarily fit for purpose. 

If looking to take positive action to prevent yourself from being a victim of this type of crime, help and advice can be found on the Neighbourhood Watch website.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.herts.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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