5 [reported] burglaries this quarter down from 10 last quarter. Typical levels are around 2-3 per month.
motor vehicle thefts (incl. motorcycles) up to 7 from 3 last quarter
thefts from motor vehicles also up - 5 this quarter from 3 last quarter
more concerning, and the key priority for the local team is retail theft with 38 reported incidents vs. 18 last quarter.
Of note, Coop, Waitrose and Sainsburys are all being targeted with alcohol and similar higher value items being stolen. Most retail crimes (but clearly not all) seem to be driven by funding drug habits.
For neighbours interested in Neighbourhood Watch crime related podcasts, these links may be of interest;
On community crime - Click Here
On safer high streets - Click Here
Safer gardens - Click Here