Cranham Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have given the following advice, following several recent incidents of vehicle crime reported in and around the Cranham area, including theft of and theft from motor vehicles.

To help reduce the risk of becoming a victim, please consider the following crime prevention measures:

• Always lock your vehicle, even if leaving it unattended for only a short time
• Double-check that your vehicle has locked properly, especially if using a keyless entry system
• Never leave valuables, bags, tools, money, keys, or electronic devices visible inside your vehicle
• Remove all items from view or take them with you
• Park in well-lit areas whenever possible
• Consider using a steering wheel lock or other approved security devices
• Keep vehicle keys away from doors and windows inside your home and consider using a signal-blocking pouch (Faraday pouch) for keyless vehicles
• Ensure your vehicle alarm and immobiliser are activated and functioning correctly
• Report any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles to police immediately
• If you witness a crime in progress, call 999. For non-emergency matters, please report information online or by calling 101

Your vigilance and cooperation play an important role in keeping our community safe.

By Editor on 24th October 2026   /   Local Police, News   /   Leave a comment