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A property off Church Street, Willingdon, was broken into late afternoon/early evening on the 3rd November. Owners have reported returning home to find a rear door had been forced open with an unknown tool. Computer games and jewellery was targeted. Attending officers are conducting house to house and CCTV enquiries.

This week we launched our autumn burglary campaign, sharing crime prevention advice on how to protect your homes and outbuildings as we approach the clocks going back this weekend.

With longer nights drawing in, we want residents to think about the hidden security risks around their homes, and make it more difficult for opportunist burglary.

Sussex remains a safe place to live and work. Our burglary solved rate has increased over the last few months and we continue to concentrate our efforts to catch criminals and protect our communities from this crime type.

Sussex Police is committed to reducing burglary in Sussex and catch those response. Recently, officers stopped a cloned white Citroen van on suspicion of being linked to multiple burglaries across Sussex. Officers found number of stolen tools, power tools and assorted gardening equipment. Two men were subsequently arrested.

Chief Inspector Alasdair Henry, said: “Having your property burgled can be one of the most upsetting and destructive crimes to occur and we are committed to do all we can to reduce this crime and catch those responsible.

“Sussex is a safe county and suffers from relatively low levels of burglary and we intend to work to continue to make our county an inhospitable place for burglars to operate.”

To protect your property, you can find practical prevention tips on the Sussex Police website to:

• Protect your home including information on door and window locks
• Keep burglars out of your property
• Keep your shed or garage safe and secure
• Access to all information on protecting your home from crime.

Find burglary crime prevention advice here.‍

There are also other ways to protect your personal belongings by using property marking. Register your belongings on the free Immobilise national property register. It only takes a few minutes and increases the chances of being reunited with your property if it is stolen. Find out more on their website here.

Had a cold caller builder 10.30 today 06/10/2021 saying we have loose tile. He said the job they were working locally was finished. The hydraulic hoist they had hired for the day was available.

We live in Wenthill gardens.

Could be replaced for 30 pounds.

Potential scam.

The Sussex Safer Roads Partnership brings together teams from Brighton and Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Highways England, Sussex Police and West Sussex County Council, including West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
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In September, SSRP were joined by The British Horse  Society to raise awareness of the importance of keeping the roads safe for horses and their riders when travelling across Sussex.

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New statistics released by The British Horse Society (BHS) have revealed an increase in road incidents involving horses in the South East of England, with 83 incidents reported to the equine charity during 2020-2021.                                

Sussex Safer Roads Partnership, along with The British Horse Society, spent a day in action educating drivers on how to safely pass horses on the road and encouraging them to adhere to its Dead Slow campaign messages.

Dead Slow was launched to help better educate drivers on how to safely pass horses on the road. The campaign consists of four key behavioural change messages to drivers:

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Slow down to a maximum of 15mph

Be patient – I will  not sound my horn or rev my engine

Pass the horse wide and slow, (if safe to do so) at least a car’s width if possible

Drive slowly away

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The Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner attended the Safe Pass event, supporting the work of SSRP and road safety colleagues across Sussex. Find out more HERE

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Theatre in Education live performances return to Sussex secondary schools!

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Schools across Sussex can once again take advantage of free school-based Theatre in Education performances tailored to help students learn about the importance of pedestrian and passenger safety.

Sussex Safer Roads Partnership have partnered with The Rapport Group to continue providing Year 7 and Year 11 students with vital information and tools to take responsibility for their safety whilst out on the roads. The interactive school-based performances encourage students to consider their approach to road safety through memorable, informative, and fun experiences for students.

Look Up! teaches Year 7 students about the importance of pedestrian safety, how to spot hazards on a journey, the importance of using sense in road safety, how to think like a driver and understand the impact behaviour has on safety.

Take A Second is provided to Year 11 students and generates discussion on how to be a safe passenger, the impact of speed on a collision, the dangers of distracting a driver, and the ways students can speak up to stay safe in a car.

A spokesperson for Sussex Safer Roads Partnership noted: “These productions are a vital tool young road users can utilise to gain the confidence they need to travel safely and independently. Whether walking to school by themselves, or as a passenger with friends, it is important that students are prepared with the knowledge they need to travel safely.

Interventions such as Theatre in Education provide an engaging platform for young road users to learn important skills that will prove invaluable to future road use. Focusing educational interventions at an early stage of a student’s road user experience will help us towards reducing the number of people Killed or Seriously Injured on Sussex roads.”

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Schools that wish to book their FREE school visit, or request further information, should email communications@sussexsaferroads.gov.uk

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Tackling Casualty Reduction in Sussex

Sussex Safer Roads Partnership and Sussex Police are committed to reducing casualties on the roads and making them a safer place for all road users. You can find a snapshot of activity from across Sussex that our teams and volunteers have been doing in response to local issues, including information on how reports made to Operation Crackdown are reviewed and actioned across the county.