Darker Nights

🌙 Darker Nights Are Here – Let’s Stay Safe Together 🏠

🎄 Festive Season Safety Reminder 🎁

As the holiday season approaches, we’re all looking forward to spending time with loved ones, exchanging gifts, and enjoying the festive cheer. But unfortunately, this time of year also sees a rise in opportunistic thefts and burglaries.

Criminals may target homes filled with gifts or take advantage of parcels left outside by delivery companies. To help keep our community safe and joyful, we’re asking for your support.

✨ Here are some simple steps you can take to protect your home and belongings:

🔒 Double-check that all doors and windows are locked—especially before heading out to festive events or shopping trips.

🎅 If your home has an alarm system, please remember to set it.

💡 Use timer switches on indoor lights to make your home look occupied when you're out enjoying the season.

📦 If you're ordering gifts or other items, make sure parcels aren’t left in plain sight. Use secure delivery options or ask a trusted neighbour to receive them.

Let’s work together to make this a safe and happy Christmas for everyone. 🎁

📌 A poster with more advice is attached—please take a look and share it with friends, family, and neighbours.

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Please also make use of the many reporting methods if you need to report a crime:
 

💻 Online via Derbyshire Constabulary https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/
📱 101
👤 Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or https://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
🦻🏽 If you're hard of hearing or have a speech impairment use the textphone service 18001 101 or text 07800 002414 or email deafsms@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk
❗ Always 999 in an emergency!