Preventing crime in
your community
 by Denise Scott.
Hotspots
Gilmerton and Inch
suffered most house break-ins (and attempted) last month with 8 and 6
respectively. Mayfield Road, Southhouse and Gracemount had 3 each,
Prestonfield and Moredun 2 each.
There were 3 reports of
motor theft (and attempted) in Gracemount and Inch, 2 in Southhouse and
Gilmerton, and 1 in Prestonfield, Mayfield Road, and Moredun.
Reports of vandalism
were highest in Inch with 8. Grace-mount and Southhouse 2 each, Mayfield
Road 4, Moredun 3, Prestonfield 2, and Gilmerton 1.
The figures in each
category are notably lower than usual for last month, but let’s not be
complacent. Keeping homes and property secure and locked helps avoid
break-ins and theft, the same can be said for motor vehicles. Keeping an
eye on the kids, where they are, what they are doing, and who they are
with helps too.
Date Rape
Lothian & Borders
Police want to make people aware that although date rape does happen,
the number of cases in the force area are rare. Deputy Chief Constable
Tom Wood said: "Drug assisted sexual assaults are actually very
rare. But when people read about drugs like Rohypnol and GHB, they are
naturally frightened about the level of risk. We have a duty to try and
reduce the fear of crime whilst supporting people by giving good crime
prevention advice and information to make them feel more secure."
Some sensible
precautions can be taken when you are out for a drink:-
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Be generally watchful.
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Observe drinks being
served.
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Be wary of accepting
drinks from strangers or sharing or exchanging drinks with people.
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Be careful of
accepting open bottles or cans.
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If your drink looks
different or tastes different - don’t take a chance.
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Don’t leave drinks
unattended.
Mr. Wood added:
"....the most dangerous drug for making young people vulnerable to
any type of attack is alcohol. Over indulging makes them lose
inhibitions but it can also make them lose sense of their own personal
safety and that is when they can become victims of dreadful
crimes."
Drivers Remember
The Summer Safety
campaign in Lothian & Borders runs from 13th to 24th August when the
emphasis will be on use of seat belts, speeding, drink/drug driving.
See our website or
contact us at www.secpp.com
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