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The following crime prevention advice is being circulated after a caravan from the Youlgrave area over night of the 5th and 6th December. For those of you who own caravans or motorhomes and are planning to go away over the next few months, the following crime prevention advice is being circulated. Whether it’s on a site, parked on your driveway or in a lay-by on your travels, it is important to protect your caravan and motorhome from the eye of a passing thief. By following these top Safer Neighbourhood tips, you can help to boost security and protect your property:
• Immobilise your caravan at all times, no matter how short the stop. Remember to put your hitch lock on to minimise the risk or your caravan being towed away;
• Fit wheel clamps. A good quality set of clamps is worth investing in since trying to remove these without keys can be noisy and increase the likelihood of thieves being caught
• Mark items inside your caravan with your postcode using a UV Pen, or SmartWater security fluid – this will protect your property when you are using the caravan on a site, but it also makes it more easily identifiable to police in the event of it being lost or stolen;
• For added security, consider fitting an alarm or a tracking device;
• Pitch your caravan near to well-lit areas and close to any campsite CCTV if possible;
• Lock your caravan and take your keys with you. At home keep keys in a safe place, out of sight and away from windows and doors;
• Ensure that valuables are kept out of view and that blinds and curtains are closed to prevent a passing thief from looking inside;
• Keep a record of the serial numbers of accessories fitted, such as fridges and cookers;
• Ask neighbours and friends to keep an eye on your caravan and to alert the police about any suspicious activity near it. For more information please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team or visit: www.derbyshire.police.uk Report anything suspicious to police on the following contact methods:
• Facebook – send Derbyshire Constabulary a private message
• Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
• Phone – call us on 101 You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website. #CrimePrevention #SaferStreetsDerbyshire 
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