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'Let's keep crime down'

The 'Let's keep crime down' campaign has been launched to tackle:

• burglary
  
• robbery
  
• theft from vehicles
  
• identity fraud
  

An advertising campaign will run on television, radio, press, poster sites and the internet over the next eight weeks.

The adverts include crime prevention tips reminding people to lock doors and windows and not to leave things like car keys, bank statements, and laptops on display or visible from doors and windows at home.

Follow the 'Let's keep crime down' link below for more information and advice on keeping your home, property and Identity safe.

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Theft from vehicles

Route planner websites will remind drivers to secure their vehicle and remove any valuables from sight.

Messages on petrol pumps and car park barriers will be used to remind drivers to lock cars and not leave valuables visible.

Identity fraud

Identify theft prevention ads will feature on online shopping sites reminding people to keep their personal information secure.

Users will also be reminded not to use the same passwords across all websites to help avoid online fraud.

Robbery

Messages will appear on posters at bus stops, train stations and shopping centres to remind people when out and about, not to have their valuables on display, by leaving bags open or mobile phones visible.

More on Directgov

• Crime prevention (crime and justice section)

• Types of crime (crime and justice section)

• Crime and justice (young people section)