Wandsafe burglary aftercare service
Introduction
We provide a burglary aftercare service called Wandsafe to any Wandsworth resident who has become the victim of either:
- Domestic burglary. (For example, a person entered or attempted to enter the house and stole property). Or
- Distraction burglary: a person or persons entered the house by deception with intent to steal by posing, for example, as an official from the Gas Board, Water Board or the Police). This crime is also referred to as burglary artifice.
Wandsafe officers advise the victim of ways to improve their existing household security and offer general advice on other crime prevention matters such a property marking, garden security, lighting, vehicle and garage security. They will also refer the victim to other agencies that may be of assistance.
Wandsafe also promote other services such as Fire Safety, Neighbourhood Watch, the Wandsworth Watch Alarm Service and other topical services such as Age Concern and Victim Support.
The service is provided in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (Wandsworth Division).
