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About Burglary

Burglary happens when a person enters a building or part of a building – for example, your home - without permission and proceeds to steal property from within. It is different to robbery.

Fortunately, burglaries involving serious assaults are rare – most burglars are simply opportunist thieves, not sophisticated experts.

They could turn to car crime or street robbery if they find it easier to do so.

Therefore, the arrest and conviction of a burglar could mean that a potential car thief or robber has been taken off our streets.

Most burglary is committed by young males under the age of 21.

Many burglars are persistent offenders who are likely to be stealing to pay for their drug addiction.

How to Report Burglary

Please report the crime as soon as possible after it has happened.

This increases the chances of police identifying and arresting the offender because we can find forensic evidence at the crime scene.

Try not to touch anything that you think the offender may have touched.

• In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, call 999. It is an emergency when: a crime is being committed, there is a risk of injury, or a risk of serious damage to property.
• To report a burglary that has already taken place, call, the 101 24-hour Police non-emergency number.

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