Dear Resident

You are receiving this because you live in the vicinity of a burglary that occurred on Stony Lane, Ripponden. This occurred between noon Wednesday 29/01/25 and noon Thursday 31/01/25. The entry of attack was at the rear of the property that was not overlooked by neighbours or the highway.

Please could you have a think back to these days and consider if you saw anything suspicious on Stony Lane that the police may be interested in please contact West Yorkshire Police referring to Crime number 13250058356

Whilst we do not wish to scare anyone, it is always good to review your own security, please consider your own crime prevention and take some time this weekend to look at your own property and how you could improve its protection. 

Thank you

PCSO 242 Rachel

Here are some tips to keeping your home secure

* Get into the habit of locking doors and windows when you are leaving or arriving home.

* Try to make your home look occupied by using timer switches or fake LED TV simulator.

* If you are going away from home at the time the bins are collected, consider asking a neighbour/family/friend to take out your bins and bring back in. Even if they will be empty

*Don't leave packaging around the bins that may advertise what goods are in your home. Such as game consoles, phones, computers, laptops etc

*Be a good neighbour and watch properties around you. Report anything suspicious to police on 101 non emergency and 999 for ongoing crime or risk of harm. 

* If you have a door with a cylinder lock (composite or UPVC doors mainly) please check the lock. 

Make sure you are satisfied with the rating and is fitted correctly. The locks we recommend have 3 stars written on the front (see image) and are TS007 or SS312 rated. Many firms offer these anti-snap locks.  and report anything suspicious to the Police.