Information event on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime
Last updated | 01/02/2012
A special display in Perth city centre will provide advice on how people can take simple steps to avoid becoming a victim of crime.
Crime analysis reveals that at this time of the year there is potential for a rise in house burglaries, shed break-ins, and thefts of handbags and purses. In response, the Perth Safer Cities Initiative, Tayside Police and St John’s Shopping Centre will work in partnership next week to raise public awareness of this type of crime.
There will be a manned display in St John's Shopping Centre where crime prevention information will be available along with information on burglar alarms and personal alarms, and other services that can help.
The display will be in the shopping centre on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th February between 10am and 2pm.
Councillor Willie Robertson, chair of Perth and Kinross Community Safety Partnership said: “Awareness and prevention are the best ways to avoid becoming a victim of crime. I would encourage people to come along to the display to find out more about what they can do to help themselves, and what help is available from the Council, Tayside Police and other agencies.
Community Sergeant Steve Sangster added: "Tayside Police, in conjunction with our partner agencies, look for any opportunities to disrupt criminals. Whilst this type of crime not a major issue at present in Perth and Kinross, even one crime is one too many. This partnership approach demonstrates the clear commitment we have to raise public awareness of this particular type of crime and our determination to take all possible steps to prevent it."
