Shipston is a great place to live.  It’s certainly not a crime hotspot.  But that doesn’t mean we should be complacent.

At the Residents Association General Meeting of 18th March 2026 we were joined by two Stratford District Council Rural Crime Advisors.  They brought with them a number of crime prevention items in their “Crime Prevention Toolbox”.

The Residents Association now has this toolbox.  We set out below the things that we have.  All are available to residents free of charge - just ask us.

Things you can borrow and return

  • Dremel Engraver - enables you to engrave your postcode, or other details on your possessions - for example bikes and garden equipment.
  • UV Marker Pen - write your postcode or other identifying marks on your possessions.

Below: The Dremel Engraver that you can borrow.

Things you can have and keep

  • Timer plug - make a lamp come on in your home when you’re away.
  • TV Simulator - illuminates a room with flickering light, simulating a TV being on.
  • Fake drinks cans - security cans for hiding valuable things.
  • Faraday pouch - for storing car key fobs to prevent criminals scanning to get access your vehicle.
  • PIR Motion Detector Alarm - can be used in garages and sheds.
  • Shock/Contact Alarm - for doors.
  • Vibration Alert Alarm - for use on windows - e.g. shed windows
  • Key fob torch and panic alarm.
  • Bells - to alert you if keys, purse or bag are being stolen.
  • Mirror - to fix by door chain so you can see who is there.
  • Number Plate Security Kit.
  • UV Marker Pen - write your postcode or other identifying marks on your possessions.  (You can borrow one or keep one if you have lots of things to mark).

Below: Things you can have and keep.

We also have a supply of leaflets, booklets and notices.

Leaflets:

  • Home Security
  • Shed Security
  • Cycle Security
  • CCTV
  • Caravan Theft
  • Door signs

Booklets

  • Crime Prevention
  • Think Scams
  • Fire Safety

“Shed Alarmed” Notices

We have a limited stock so it’s first come first served.  If interested please Contact Us.

Security Cameras

A quick word on home security cameras.

There was a recent act of vandalism close to our development which resulted in trees being damaged.  We managed to discover door camera footage that showed the person and after sharing this on social media we were given a name.  We passed on the video and the name to the Police who interviewed the man.  He admitted to this and the Police will now deal with him accordingly.

We tell you this to highlight how useful security cameras can be.  If you have them please make sure they are well positioned and working.  In the event of a crime or anti-social behaviour video footage can really help to track down offenders. 

Nobody wants to live under surveillance but there is a legitimate reason to have these if it helps the Police to keep us safe. 

If we do have incidents where security camera footage is available please be a good neighbour and share what you have.

 

HGHF-RA Committee

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