Crime Prevention – Burglary Advice

On this month’s Crimecall, Sergeant Graham Kavanagh was in studio to discuss burglaries and what we can do to prevent them.  As we come into the summer months, Gardaí are also reminding people to be continually vigilant with the security of their homes. After a long period of trending downwards, we can see incidents of burglaries increasing. Homeowners, neighbourhoods and communities can prevent burglaries, through good habits, observance and reporting suspicious behaviour. One in four summer burglaries have seen the suspect(s) enter through an unlocked door or window. Remember Lock Up and Light Up. Make your home look occupied when you’re away. 

The European Focus Day on Burglary Prevention is taking place on Wednesday 15 June 2022. We and our partner agencies in Europe use this day as a focus to share burglary prevention advice. You can always go to Crime Prevention on www.garda.ie for burglary prevention advice and if you are attending the Bloom in the Park festival over the June Bank Holiday weekend call over to see us if you have any home security questions. 

Secure all doors and windows

Why?

Shut out crime! Unsecured entry points are more likely to be targeted in the summer 

Remember to put away property after use

Why?

Make crime difficult! Unsecured valuable items such as tools and bicycles are attractive to criminals 

Record details of valuables

Why?

Help us to help you! Recording details helps us to return recovered items to their rightful owners.

Become a member of your local Neighbourhood Watch, Community Alert or Text Alert Scheme.  Contact your local Garda station for more details.