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Cracking Crime - Have you been Burgled?

Have You Been Burgled in the Last 12 Months?

If you have, we would like to know. We can help you in many ways. We can arrange for you to receive expert advice. We can arrange for your home to be made more secure - usually at no cost to yourself!

If you have been burgled and you wish to tell us about it, please complete the online burglary form.

'Cracking Crime Together'

Tame Valley Partnership, supported by Tameside Council, has successfully secured Government funding to operate a scheme aimed at reducing the number of domestic burglaries in Tameside.

The scheme is being operated in the following areas:

  • Ridgehill
  • Haughton Green
  • Flowery Fields
  • Yew Tree (Hyde)
  • Yew Tree (Denton)
  • Dukinfield (Boyds Walk area)
  • Smallshaw

As part of the scheme we can offer:

  • Door ChainFree Security Equipment
    We can now offer equipment such as door chains and door viewers free of charge. We can also supply equipment to make properties less vulnerable to bogus callers. If you would like to know if you qualify or want to know more on how you can make your home more secure, please contact the Community Safaety Unit.
  • Cracking Crime Booklet
    There is a Cracking Crime booklet which contains information about securing your home and gardens, property marking, practical advice on crime prevention and a list of useful emergency numbers.
  • Home Watch Schemes
    Home Watch is about people working together as a team. Anyone can join the team and everyone can play a part. By working with others you can help make your neighbourhood a safer and more pleasant place to live. Joining a scheme, gives you the chance to play an important role in your community. You can help prevent crimes such as burglary, car theft and combat social nuisances like vandalism and graffiti.

    If you are interested in joining a Home Watch Scheme please contact Greater Manchester Police on Telephone Number 0161 856 9566.

The Community Safety Unit has a limited stock of Property Marking Kits to 'give away' to all residents in the areas mentioned above. If you would like a kit then please contact:

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Community Safety Unit
Tameside MBC
Council Offices
Wellington Road
Ashton under Lyne
Lancs
OL6 6DL

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Contact by Telephone
0161 342 3051
Contact by Fax
0161 342 2379
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Page last updated: 27 October 2008