The majority of crimes are property related rather than being against people. These include vehicle theft, criminal damage and burglary.

Some simple steps can help with crime prevention including:

• locking your doors and windows and removing the keys from the lock
• upgrading the locks on your doors or windows
• ensuring that sheds or outbuildings are secure
• locking your car and ensuring that windows and sun roofs are closed
• not leaving items in an unoccupied vehicle
• storing your vehicle in a garage if you have one
• don’t leave valuable items in clear view of windows

When planning a night out, think ahead to help with your personal safety:

• Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged
• Consider how you are going to get home
• Don’t drink too much
• Don’t leave drinks unattended
• Stick with your friends