Burglary Initiative

This is an ongoing project in conjunction with the council Neighbourhood Nuisance officer due to a seen increase of burglaries around the Sutton ward.

Police and council are also working on a funding bid to be able to provide target hardening equipment to local residents and victims of crime for free.

Talks are going to be done by police at local community centres/groups in regards to target hardening and safety to raise awareness.

update 21/10/2023 - A funding bid has been granted for the area which will be used to purchase security and target hardening products. This will also be used to increase patrols within the ward to try detect and prevent further crimes.

Update 23/01/2024 - We still have the Burglary initiative at SUTTON and since the last update we have purchased numerous security items using the budget including door and window alarms and CCTV systems.

The plan is to have a day of action in the coming months to offer target hardening the most vulnerable residents.

** UPDATE JUNE 2024 **

A target hardening day of action was completed in SUTTON VILLAGE in May where police officers and partner agencies attended addresses in the area and provided residents with target hardening advice as well as various products from the SUTTON WARD security budget. The day was a success, and the team are now looking at completing another 2 targeting hardening days in the DORCHESTER ROAD and HOWDALE ROAD areas of the ward. PCSO 7562 WALLER has compiled a list of addresses visited and products handed out.

** UPDATE AUG 2024 **

Further to the success of the target hardening day in SUTTON VILLAGE we have arranged a second one for the surrounding area on September 15th.

Security equipment continues to be handed out to vulnerable residents who require target hardening on their addresses or who have been victims of crime.

21/10/2024 - On Tuesday 17th September 2024 a further even was held on Highfield and Highfield Close, Hull. Approx. 170 properties visited in relation to target hardening.