Campaign launches in Sussex to combat burglaries

A campaign has been launched in Sussex to combat an expected rise in burglaires.
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The Neighbourhood Watch for Surrey and Sussex said a rise in burglaries is expected in the UK as lockdown eases.

A spokesman said: “We’ve partnered with the Home Office to create a new social media campaign that alerts those most at risk, giving them practical tools that are proven to prevent burglary by nearly 50 times.”

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The campaign aims to target high risk areas and reach both members and non-members of the group – particularly a younger audience of 20 to 50 year olds.

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It will direct people to a prevention checklist, local crime map and membership of the Neighbourhood Watch.

The campaign is promoting the WIDE security programme.

Properties with the WIDE security combination – Window locks, Indoor lights on a timer, Door double or deadlocks and External lights on a timer or sensor – are nearly 50 times more protected from burglary than those with no security, the spokesman said.