Crime reporting and protecting your community

A bike marking label with your postcode can help:

• to deter thieves
• the police to return a stolen bike to you

Thames Valley Police also has advice on how to protect your bike from theft.

Securing your home is the best way to:

• reduce the risk of your home being burgled
• protect your garden and shed or garage

Thames Valley Police has advice on how to protect your home from burglars.

You can also download a home security guide from Thames Valley Police.

If you are over the age of 60, you may be able to get a flexible home improvement loan, which can be used to pay for a burglar alarm.

You can read more about flexible home improvement loans.

Millions of cases of fraud and computer misuse are reported to the police every year.

Thames Valley Police has advice on how to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of cyber crime.

Distraction burglary is when a thief pretends to be someone else to enter your home.

Thames Valley Police has advice on how to deal with distraction burglars and fake contractors.

You can also complete our community safety referral form to get a door sticker that tells cold callers to leave your property.

Taking action to stay safe is the best way to avoid becoming a victim of crime.

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust has advice on how to protect yourself.

There are many personal safety apps available that allow you to share your location if you are feeling unsafe, such as Holly Guard and Get Your Coat.

To ensure a safe night out download our Party Safe and Home Safe posters for tips and advice:

• Party Safe poster PDF, 158KB
• Home Safe poster PDF 142KB

Preventing crime is harder in rural areas because there are fewer witnesses.

Thames Valley Police has advice on how to prevent crime in rural areas.

Scams or personal fraud can take place:

• by post
• on the telephone
• through text messages or email
• on your doorstep

Thames Valley Police has advice on how to spot and prevent scams.

Thames Valley Police has advice on keeping vehicles safe, and how to stop:

• your vehicle being stolen
• personal belongings being stolen from your vehicle
• damage to your vehicle