Following a continued reduction in break-ins to sheds, a campaign to improve shed security in Aberdeen is to be extended to the Torry, Nigg and Mastrick areas. The local initiative, piloted in Northfield, Tillydrone, Seaton, Hazlehead and the West End, was launched in August following an increase in the number of break-ins to sheds throughout the city. The scheme was then extended to include Bucksburn, Hilton and Middlefield in October. Detective Inspector Stewart Mackie said: Since introducing the scheme, we have seen a considerable reduction in break-ins to sheds in the pilot areas. There were 73 break-ins to sheds in these areas between 20 August and 15 December during 2013 in the Northfield, Seaton, Tillydrone, Westend, Hazelhead and Buckburn areas but following the issue of shed alarms, security advice and surveys, the number of break-ins for the same period this year has dropped to 18. We are now pleased to extend the scheme to include households in Torry, Nigg and Mastrick. Shed alarms have been given to people who have been a victim of a housebreaking to their shed or outbuilding this year. Officers have also been providing crime prevention advice to householders in the key areas, as well as offering them the opportunity to receive a free alarm and bicycle security pack. If anyone in any of the areas included in Torry, Nigg or Mastrick would like to receive a shed alarm, they can email [email protected] with their details. The trial has been supported by Aberdeen Community Safety Partnership who provided £5,000 to Police Scotland to purchase 1,000 shed alarms and bicycle security packs. Officers from Aberdeen City Divisions Proactive Unit and housebreaking team have been supported by the City Wardens from Aberdeen City Council in delivering the crime prevention packs. Detective Inspector Stewart Mackie added: We are very grateful to Aberdeen Community Safety Partnership for their support which has enabled us to provide the alarms and security packs to victims of crime. I am very encouraged with the reduction in break-ins to sheds but would urge residents to review the safety of their property and not to be complacent, especially during the winter months when the nights are dark earlier. If any resident would like a free security survey to be carried out on their properties they can contact one of our Crime Reduction Officers who can carry out the survey at a convenient time. Anyone who sees suspicious activity or has any information about break-ins, or anyone who wishes to arrange a free home security check is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:41:05 +0000
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