Our local police SNT have warned us about an increased spike of domestic burglaries occurring throughout Barnet, Brent and Harrow (although Golders Green ward has not been affected yet).
The suspects involved, equipped with crowbars, have targeted homes during the hours of darkness whether the occupiers were present or not. When disturbed, the suspects promptly flee leaving damage to properties, mainly front doors.
The suspects involved consist of masked and gloved individuals described as of white heritage working in a group of as few as 2 to as many as 5. They primarily target jewellery, watches and cash.
They tend to use high value vehicles with cloned registration numbers.
Please stay alert. For crime prevention advice visit this site.
Category Archives: Neighbourhood Watch
Autumn nights – Anti Burglary
Naz Gungor, a PCSO in the Cricklewood Safer Neighbourhood Team writes:
As the nights draw in, we will be concentrating on residential burglary as part of our Autumn Nights campaign. We know it’s a matter of great concern for our residents.
Burglars are opportunistic and observant; they will look for homes with windows or doors left open, or with vulnerable features they can exploit.
Many burglars typically do not want to be seen or heard and if they feel that they would be noticed by a neighbour or passer-by, they are more likely to feel vulnerable and choose somewhere else.
Sheds and garages are often vulnerable as they are not very secure and contain tools with which the burglar can use to assist them to gain entry into a home.
Please be also aware of distraction burglars who pretend to be someone they are not in order to enter your home to steal. Common methods include:
- Pretending to be from a utility company investigating a gas or water leak.
- Asking for help to leave a note for a neighbour.
- Claiming to be in a hurry or emergency and needing to get into your home quickly.
- Working in teams where one person distracts you while the other searches your home.
For more crime prevention advice please visit our website.
Safer Neighbourhood Information
Follow these links to find out more about crime prevention in your area:
- Golders Green Ward
- Crime map link: https://www.police.uk/metropolitan/E05000053/
- Twitter updates: https://twitter.com/mpsgoldersgreen
- Childs Hill Ward
- Crime map link: https://www.police.uk/metropolitan/E05000045/
- Twitter updates: https://twitter.com/MPSChildsHill
Beware: Yet Another Scam
Royal Mail and Trading Standards are currently cascading awareness of a scam. A card is posted through your door purporting to be from Parcel Delivery Service stating that a delivery has been attempted, and asks you to ring 0906 6611911 to obtain the package. This is a premium rate number and people have been charged over £300. This phone number may change but if any such leaflet or document is delivered to your door please report it to the Royal Mail central number on 0207 339 6655.
Neighbourhood Watch
Would you consider becoming the Neighbourhood Watch coordinator for the Golders Green Estate?
New Neighbourhood Watch street representatives are also needed to ensure that all roads on the Estate are covered.
If you are interested in either of these roles, please let us know.
Crime Statistics
Click on the link below to download the latest car and burglary offences in Barnet (September 22nd – October 16th).
Recorded Crime Statistics
Recorded crime on the Golders Green Estate fell slightly during the 4th quarter of 2015 compared with the 3rd quarter (see data below).
On a positive note, there were only 2 recorded burglaries in Q4 compared with 9 in Q3.
The number of outcomes of these crimes still remains very low, with only 12% (4 of the 33) recorded crimes during Q4 of 2015 being resolved.
Crime Figures: Q4 2015
Crime Figures: Q3 2015
Crime Statistics: October 2014 to September 2015
In the 12 months to the end of September, reported crimes for the roads on the Golders Green Estate were as follows:
| Burglary | 37 |
| Vehicle crime | 29 |
| Violent and sexual offences | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 |
The vast majority of these are either under investigation or the investigation has completed with no suspect identified.
Keep Safe in Winter
The Police and Barnet Borough Watch advise residents to remain vigilant throughout the dark winter months and make sure that properties have secure locks on all windows and doors.
When properties are unoccupied, timing switches can be used to switch on lights and radios at certain times, which will give opportunist burglars the impression that there is someone at home.
Smart Water
New Neighbourhood Watch signs have been positioned around the Golders Green Estate, together with signs warning potential criminals that Smart Water has been rolled out across the estate.
Smart water is a new forensic liquid that can be used to mark valuables. Once applied it is almost impossible to remove and can only be seen under UV light. Forensic analysis provides conclusive proof of ownership.