Peak District residents urged to stay vigilant amid spike in burglaries

Residents were warned to remain vigilant by the police – who have reported a rise in burglaries across the Peak District.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 13th Mar 2024, 09:31 GMT
Updated 13th Mar 2024, 09:31 GMT
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On Monday, March 11, the Hope Valley Safer Neighbourhood Team – supported by other officers – conducted proactive high-visibility patrols in the Hope Valley.

An SNT spokesperson said: “We have been stopping vehicles and checking their documents, as we are aware that criminals in the area use our local road networks to commit crime.

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Officers have undertaken proactive patrols across the Hope Valley.Officers have undertaken proactive patrols across the Hope Valley.
Officers have undertaken proactive patrols across the Hope Valley.

“Recently we have seen a rise in the number of burglaries and sheds or outbuildings being broken into, with many occurring in the early evening. We are asking residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity at the time.”