Stay alert at all times by being aware who's around you and staying in busy areas if you suspect someone's motives. Finally, being sober when walking the streets is useful, it a little dull. Theft - Don't leave anything of value on display in cars, restaurants, bars or offices. It comes as a shock to us all when one realises that there are thieves all around waiting for us to be careless. Owners are too reliant on the steering locks fitted as standard and really need to invest in something else.
Disc locks seem very effective, as well as being being small and easily carried.
If you have a garden now's the time to do those essential little jobs in time for summer. Ignore Alan Titmarsh on this issue, he will tell you only to prick out your bedding plants or something equally dubious. No, the real task is to bolt down anything that can be picked up and carried away in a white van - before it is. A woman called our control room this week demanding to speak with the Duty Inspector. She wouldn't say why, but being guilt ridden we all assumed she wanted to make a complaint.