Crime Prevention

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Victim Support Schemes across London run a variety of services to help reduce crime in your area. Some Schemes can offer lock-fitting services and advice on how to make your home safer. Victim Support can also provide advice on personal safety.

To contact your local Victim Support Scheme, click here

There is a wealth of advice and information on steps people can take to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime. Below is a list of useful online resources and websites. For general guidance, please read the Home Office booklet: Be Safe Be Secure: Your Practical Guide to Crime Reduction (Home Office).

Personal Safety

Crime Reduction www.crimereduction.gov.uk/personalsafety.htm
How to avoid becoming a victim of violent crime.

Household and property

Your Guide to Home Security (Home Office)

How to beat the bogus caller (Home Office)

Coded for Keeps (Home Office)

Peace of mind while you're away (Home Office)

Peace of mind while you move home (Home Office)

Car and vehicle crime

Steer clear of bike theft (Home Office)

Steer clear of car theft (Home Office)

Secure Your Motor www.secureyourmotor.gov.uk
Home Office website providing information on vehicle security.

Community and Neighbourhood

Safer Community www.safer-community.net
This website aims to help real people in real communities tackle the crime issues that affect them.

Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net
Information about neighbourhood and street watch schemes.

Crime Concern www.crimeconcern.org.uk
Crime Concern is a national crime reduction organisation that works with national and local agencies to create safer communities.

The Elderly

Crime Prevention for Older People (Age Concern)

Age Concern www.ageconcern.org.uk
Information line: 0800 00 99 66
Information and advice for people over 50, including links to local services.

Young People and Students

Kapital Kidz - New website coming soon

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