Humberside Crime Prevention Partnership

Humberside Crime Prevention Partnership

Dear Resident,

I have previously sent a message out about the targeting of delivery vehicles, but with us entering the time of year where deliveries normally increase, I wanted to send this again as a bit of a reminder.

These crimes can happen quickly and in broad daylight, causing significant disruption and financial loss to businesses and individuals.

Whilst it is normally the vehicle that is targeted, we have recorded incidents where drivers have also been assaulted.

There are steps that can be taken reduce the risk of a van or the contents being stolen, and make drivers feel safer.

Where practical, park as close to the delivery address as possible.

Ensure that vehicles are turned off during a delivery and the keys removed.

Ensure that vans are being locked when a delivery is made, even if only for a matter of seconds.

Keep parcels out of sight, and don’t advertise valuable contents

Fit CCTV systems that provide a full external view of the van and use signs to warn that CCTV is in use.

Consider body worn video for your drivers, these units will also pick up audio evidence.

Ensure your drivers have training to risk assess stops, will they get company backing to miss a delivery if the risk is high.

Use an incident recording system that drivers can complete if required, this will aid in the risk assessing of delivery areas and times.

If anyone is seen acting in a suspicious manner near a van or an area where vans regularly deliver to, ensure this is reported to the Police on 101, or if there is a crime in progress on 999.

Remember, a few seconds spent securing the delivery vehicle can prevent a significant loss.

I hope you find this information useful, if there are any recommendations for future crime prevention messages, please let me know.

Feel free to share this message or post on social media. Further crime prevention advice is available on the Secured by Design website.

Regards

Jamie

Crime Reduction

Humberside Police

To report a crime NOT ongoing please use this link: https://www.humberside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/?tid=1477300&lid=&cid=&rid=71430&stepid=1

To share community partnership intelligence, please use this link: https://www.humberside.police.uk/partners/partner-services/community-partner-intelligence/v2/share-community-partnership-intelligence/

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(Humberside Police, Crime Prevention Officer - Constable, Community Safety Unit)

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