Merton Borough has launched Operation Wellington targeting burglaries.
As West Barnes ward has seen an increase in burglaries over the last two months, the ward will be one of those specifically targeted with this operation.
Specifically for the West Barnes residents, most offences have been committed with the offenders gaining access to the house through the rear patio door or window.
Also the offenders have mainly been avoiding houses with alarms so it is worth investing in a house alarm if you do not have one.
Arrests have been made on the ward, however the offences have continued.
I would suggest more than one person or team is involved. We still need your help so report any suspicious behaviour particularly that in the alleys behind and down the sides of houses. Please call 999 as this will give us a chance to get there.
New Neighbourhood Watch Schemes are about to be launched in Claremont Avenue and Blakes Terrace.
Over half the ward is covered by Neighbourhood Watch so if you would like to get involved or want to know who the coordinator in your street is then please get in touch with us.
The Safer Neighbourhood Team remain available to conduct security reviews for where you live, assist with property marking, get alley gate schemes started and while our priority is catching the burglars we will also look at any other problems people are having in their area.
For any further information please contact your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team.
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