Burglary victims to be given alarms and doorbells

The security packs include security lights, TV simulators and video doorbells

Burglary victims in Scunthorpe are to receive security packs containing video doorbells, gate alarms and motion-sensitive lights.

Vibration alarms and plug timers are also included in the 1,500 home and vehicle packs being distributed in the Town and Crosby & Park areas.

People whose homes have been burgled will receive a "gold" security pack, their immediate neighbours will get "silver" packs and other nearby properties will get "bronze" packs, North Lincolnshire Council said.

Councillor John Davison, cabinet member for community wellbeing, said: “These packs can help reduce the fear of crime and help victims feel less vulnerable in their own homes."

He added: “It will also deter criminals from committing these crimes, which will lead to greater resilience across the whole neighbourhood.”

The packs have been funded through the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner, Jonathan Evison.

Mr Evison said: "I am really pleased to see the launch of 1,500 home security kits being distributed across the town.

“Residents deserve to feel safe in their homes and these crime prevention products help improve those feelings of safety, as well as deterring potential criminals."

Safer Neighbourhoods and Humberside Police's Neighbourhood Policing Team will deliver the packs and give advice and support.

Victims will be offered referrals to Victim Support, advocacy services, the Ongo communities team, Neighbourhood Watch, the Restorative Justice Council and local community groups.

Superintendent Gary Foster, of Humberside Police, said: “We will continue to relentlessly pursue offenders, and the kit and equipment being distributed via Safer Streets 5, like the doorbells, will provide us with additional evidence to secure convictions.”

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