Monday, October 6, 2025

Free security packs to help fight crime and reduce fear

Burglary victims and their neighbours in Town and Crosby & Park wards of Scunthorpe are to receive new security packs as a part of the Safer Streets 5 project.

The 1,500 home and vehicle security packs contain items such as video doorbells, gate alarms, motion-sensitive security lights, vibration alarms and plug timers.

People who have suffered a burglary will receive a ‘gold’ security pack, their immediate neighbours will get ‘silver’ packs and properties within the area will get ‘bronze’ packs.

Vehicle packs will be given directly to victims of crime and distributed at local events.

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

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

The packs have been developed by the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and funded through the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Jonathan Evison, who 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.

“I look forward to seeing this project progress.”

Safer Neighbourhoods and Humberside Police 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: “The Safer Streets 5 initiative continues to support local residents in North Lincolnshire through our successful Community Safety Partnership.

“Residents who suffer a crime, are identified as vulnerable or live in an area where acquisitive crime has taken place can receive security products, including video doorbells, alarms and locks.

“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.”

The CSP includes North Lincolnshire Council, Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue, Ongo, the National Probation Service, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB (Integrated Care Board) and the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner.

 

Image credit: North Lincolnshire Council

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