Burglary radar Hamm: Alarming numbers - who protects our houses?

Burglary radar Hamm: Alarming numbers - who protects our houses?

Last week, from October 14th to 20th, 2024, a worrying increase in burglaries was registered in Hamm. In total, the police attempted four and seven successful burglaries in the entire urban area. The statistics come from the current "burglary radar", which documents the security situation in Hamm.

A special focus is on the need to report suspicious activities in the neighborhood immediately. "With even small doubts, it is advisable to choose the emergency call 110," says the police recommendations. This request for vigilance applies not only to the immediate neighborhood, but also to larger residential areas in which quick action can be decisive.

prevention measures of the police

In order to help the citizens to secure their real estate, the Hamm police offer special consultations. These free services should help take effective safety precautions. Interested parties can by email via dirkkpo.hamm@polizei.nrw.de agree.

Burglary protection should already be taken preventively. Potential burglars can be deterred by simple measures, such as attaching robust locks or motion detectors. The police give valuable tips, such as, for example, windows and doors to always close when you leave the house, even if it is only for a short time.

The increased numbers of burglaries illustrate the importance of the topic of security in our everyday life and underline the responsibility of each individual to help prevention. Citizens should feel encouraged to actively participate and to contact the police if they perceive suspicious behavior.

The information on this topic and the current state of the break -ins can be found in the report by the Hamm police: here .