The latest crime figures, just released for July, show that the number of burglaries was considerably down in Brunswick Park ward. The data follows the launch of the new neighbourhood policing model, which has been rolled out across the Borough, resulting in the number of Neighbourhood Police Officers on our streets more than doubling through the expansion of the Safer Neighbourhood Teams.
The benefits of having more ‘bobbies on the beat’ was emphasised by the apprehension and arrest of two males on Waterfall Road by Brunswick SNT following an attempted burglary in Hampden Way.
Whilst the number of burglaries fell by more than 50% from the previous month, motor vehicle offences remained static and local ward Councillor Andreas Tambourides warned residents to remain safe and vigilant.
Cllr Tambourides said: “It is good news that the number of burglaries fell last month and I hope this can continue. The Police, including the strengthened Safer Neighbourhood Team, play a very important role, but it is vital that residents take the necessary steps to protect themselves from crime.”
In one recent case the victim had left their front door open and a suspect ran inside the house, grabbed the keys to the victim’s Porsche and then drove it away.
Cllr Tambourides continued: “As individuals and as a community we need to deter these criminals and not give them the opportunity to make us victims. Always shut and lock windows and doors. Fitting and maintaining an alarm is also an easy way to reduce risk.”
At the last meeting of the Council, the Conservative Group welcomed the expansion of the Safer Neighbourhood Teams and called on the Borough Commander, to ensure that the increased capacity was used to tackle burglary and motor vehicle offences across Barnet
