Smartwater glows under ultra violet light

Today I visited Your Place in Wellington Street; were local Police was present along with a Community Warden had a street stall. The aim of the day was to highlight the sudden increase burglaries within North East Lincolnshire. Last year across the Borough there were about 3 burglaries per day but now the figure has increased to 4 per day, but not every ward is experiencing the same problems. 

We obviously realise that in areas of deprivation there is a higher level of crime, but still this is not acceptable. However, when you look at the figures closely many of the burglaries are ‘sneak burglaries’; the thief will either climb in through a window or simply open an unlocked door.  

In my role of Portfolio Holder of Communities and Neighbourhoods, I have taken part in a number of radio interviews and my message is loud and clear, “These burglaries are in the main, ‘sneak burglaries. They are carried out by opportunists, and if you take sensible precautions such as, locking all doors and windows they will not happen: you have to be careful because there is a ‘SNEAK’ about”!   

The purpose of the street stall was to give advice crime reduction, make referrals for target hardening (such as window locks), and also to give out smartwarter kits. The kits have been handed out free in North East Lincolnshire for the last two years, and they contain a colourless liquid, which is known has smartwater. Each bottle contains a unique chemical ‘code’ which is registered to you – conclusively proving ownership.