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Distraction Burglary

Distraction Burglary. Ensuring the Safety of Older People Who Live Independently 21 February 2007. Distraction Burglary. Definition : “ Any crime where a falsehood, trick or distraction is used on an occupant of a dwelling to gain, or try to gain, access to the premises to commit burglary”

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Distraction Burglary

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  1. Distraction Burglary Ensuring the Safety of Older People Who Live Independently 21 February 2007

  2. Distraction Burglary Definition: “Any crime where a falsehood, trick or distraction is used on an occupant of a dwelling to gain, or try to gain, access to the premises to commit burglary” Home Office: 2003

  3. Distraction Burglary National Picture • Level of offences low – 4% of all burglaries • Underestimate – may be 12% report • High social and economic costs • Vulnerable older people as victims • Offenders

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  5. Distraction Burglary Local Picture • Low levels– 5% of burglaries • Links to bogus callers • High social and economic costs- to continue to live independently • Vulnerable older people as victims – average age 81

  6. Distraction Burglary • Warwickshire’s Distraction Burglary Group • Set up 4 years ago • Membership • Remit • Funding • Decision-making • Disbanding

  7. Distraction Burglary • Preventing Distraction Burglaries – National Guidance • Problem-solving approach • Data analysis • Awareness raising • Reducing vulnerability • Reducing impact

  8. Distraction Burglary • Preventative Work in Warwickshire • Data analysis • Window Cards • DVD – Merchant of Menace • Personal alarms • Calendar 2006 • Bank project • Tradeline

  9. Distraction Burglary What Next? • Information Pack • Merchant of Menace online • Tradeline across the county • Window Cards continuing • Safer Neighbourhood Teams • Distraction Burglary Group disbanding

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