Theft from cars is rising in Abbey Ward.
Last week there were five reported thefts from cars including one in Lightwoods Road where the front passenger window was smashed and a sat nav was stolen, another in Hamilton Road where the front passenger window was smashed and a satellite navigation system and wallet was stolen, one in Rutland Road where the front passenger window was smashed and £65 in cash was stolen, and one behind Derek Spires where the front passenger window was smashed and a digital camera and Dictaphone was stolen.
The police say that in all of these instances the motive is likely to have been the fact that the goods were visible, and they are advising people that wherever possible take valuables inside with you, and if you must leave them in the car, put them in the boot and lock them away.
This is a great use of your blog! While the official police crime map is good, it just does not have the immediacy and local accuracy given here. It might be even more valuable if there were information on times, eg day or night, weekdays or weekends.