Beating Burglars in Bramley

BBC Look North filming CASAC Burglary Reduction in Bramley

CASAC (Community Action and Support AgainstCrime) has been awarded funding from Leeds City Council’s crime and disorder reduction partnership Safer Leeds. The funding will provide free Target Hardening (increasing security on homes) to properties in Bramley, Leeds.

Initially the project will begin in the Warrells, Henley and Bellmount areas of Bramley. CASAC security engineers and PCSOs from West Yorkshire Police will be visiting properties to arrange a free home security assessment. If security upgrades are needed following the assessment, then these will be fitted free of charge.

Neil Goldup, Chief Executive of CASAC said: “While the dark nights linger on, it is sensible to get an expert check on how secure your home is. CASAC engineers are happy to carry this out and then follow it up with any installation of required security devices such as door and window locks. Both services are free of charge in these areas.”

Commenting on the initiative, Inspector Mark Wheeler of The West Inner Neighbourhood Policing Team said, "With the darker nights now upon us, this is a key time to reiterate our message about home security. Whilst your local officers supported by other colleagues continue to conduct both highly visible and covert patrols in the area, it is important that residents take simple steps to further minimise the risk of being the victim of crime. Your local PCSOs are happy to provide crime prevention advice and I urge residents to check their local NPT website for further details."

For a free home security assessment call CASAC on 0845 519 2122 or visit www.casac.org.uk

Watch CASAC on BBC Look North discussing the burglary problem in Leeds and recent target hardening initiatives in Bramley, Leeds.