Greenhill Manor Residents' Association
Formed to preserve the residential nature of the area
Crime pops up wherever it finds an opening. Most of the time, it’s the easy, everyday stuff that hits closest to home - unlocked doors, cash or valuables left in the car, using your phone in public, bikes left unchained, or even just taking out money at an ATM. All it takes is a moment’s distraction, and suddenly, someone’s made off with your things.
Thieves are always out there looking for these chances. A lot of that stolen cash and belongings end up fueling drug deals. But it doesn’t stop there - drug money often feeds into bigger, more dangerous crimes.
Of course, crime comes in all shapes and sizes: fraud, embezzlement, dodgy traders, scams, cyberattacks, violence—the list goes on. No matter what you call it, most of it starts the same way: someone spots a weakness and goes for it.
Check the list of Police crime advice publications on this page for an insight into the various categories of crime and how you can stay safe.
People sometimes complain that the police don’t do much. But honestly, what can they do? Criminals rarely stick around to get caught. They’re quick, they hide the evidence, and they’re gone before anyone notices.
The real secret is stopping crime before it starts www.police.uk for reporting. That’s where the police, the town council, and groups like Neighbourhood Watch www.harrownhw.org come in. They work to give people advice, help them spot suspicious behaviour, and show everyone how to protect themselves. Prevention beats picking up the pieces after the fact.
Banks and many businesses also want you to stay safe – they have plenty of tips and warnings on their websites and apps.
If you’re worried about crime, it’s smart to sign up with these organisations. They’ll keep you in the loop about what’s happening in your area.
We won’t go over every detail here, but here are a few basics to help you stay safer and feel more confident: Look after yourself when you’re out and about - Be careful online and on your phone - Keep your money secure - Protect your home and your belongings.
Further reading -
Stay safe from crime
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permits/cctv-traffic-enforcement-cameras
Little guides video files
Little Guide to Action Fraud
Little Guide to Always Updating Software
Little Guide to AntiVirus
Little Guide to Backups
Little Guide to Free Wi-Fi
Little Guide to Links and Attachments
Little Guide to Passwords
Little Guide to Personal Information
Little Guide to Social Media
Little Guide to Two Factor Authentication
Little animated guides
Little Guide to Avoiding Computer Software
Service Fraud
Little Guide to Avoiding Impersonation Fraud
Little Guide to Avoiding Payment Fraud
Little Guide to Avoiding Romance Fraud
Little Guide to Not Being a Money Mule
Little Guide to Safer Online Shopping
Bitesized guides
Bitesized Guide to Online Shopping
Bitesized Guide to Phishing
Bitesized Guide to Smishing
Bitesized Guide to Vishing
Bitesized Guide to Ransomware
Bitesized Guide to Working from Home
Further reading from the Met Police archives
