The amount of burglary in Darlington is falling, but the CDRP is committed to reducing burglary even further.
Don’t be a victim
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Mark your property
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Register your property online
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Keep windows and doors locked
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Don't leave ladders or tools lying around the garden that a burglar could use to help them break in.
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If you are going away consider leaving lamps on timers and ask a friend or neighbour to check in on your home and remove post.
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Join Neighbourhood Watch
Home Office Advice Booklet Keep it locked, keep it hidden, keep it safe (pdf)
Visit the Crime Reduction Website for user-friendly advice about crime in many languages.
CDRP Activity
Detection rates for Burglary are up, with forensic evidence taken at the scenes of Burglaries making it more likely that the burglar will be caught and convicted.
Statistics about burglary and other crimes are bought to a fortnightly meeting of senior Police and Council Officers; they then take appropriate action, where a hotspot is identified.
Neighbourhood Watch has proved a good way of reducing crime in an area, Darlington CDRP are working to support neighbourhood watch groups. If you would like to join a Neighbourhood Watch or want more information please call…
Bogus Callers
A new type of burglary is becoming popular across the country, where a bogus caller will use an excuse to get into your home or provide a distraction while an accomplice steals from your house. If you are worried about bogus callers or distraction burglars please read this leaflet, it provides simple tips on keeping yourself and home safe.
Beat Bogus Callers - Advice Booklet from the Home Office.