Crime prevention news

Farming community invited to rural vehicle crime conference

Published: Monday 19th March 2012

Members of Lancashire’s farming community have been invited to a special conference aimed at combating rural vehicle crime.

Parents and pupils taught about consequences of crime

Published: Wednesday 29th February 2012

A former law student, whose future was put into jeopardy after he became involved in a fight, will speak to parents and pupils about the impact it has had on his life.

Looking for love? Don’t be caught out by on-line romance fraudsters

Published: Monday 13th February 2012

Deaf residents looking for love this Valentine's Day are being urged to be on their guard against romance fraudsters trawling the net for victims.

Police to hold live web chat to mark Safer Internet Day

Published: Monday 6th February 2012

Lancashire Constabulary is to hold a special interactive web chat to discuss the importance of staying safe online on Safer Internet Day (Tuesday 7th February).

Tamper proof screws to deter thieves

Published: Monday 6th February 2012

Motorists in East Lancashire are being offered tamper proof number plate screws in a bid to drive down thefts.

Operation Julius returns to beat the burglars

Published: Thursday 2nd February 2012

A highly successful police operation is being run again in Lancashire as part of a major drive to combat burglary.

Think like a burglar to protect your home from a break-in

Published: Tuesday 24th January 2012

Thinking like a burglar could protect your home from being broken into, police are advising.

Anti theft apps to fight crime in East Lancashire

Published: Monday 9th January 2012

Police are urging people, who have been given high tech gadgets this Christmas, to help them fight crime by using the latest tracking technology.

Ten arrested in metal theft crackdown

Published: Wednesday 21st December 2011

Ten people were arrested on suspicion of theft and vehicle offences as police carried out a day of action to crackdown on metal theft.

‘Ring of Steel’ and the latest technology will deter travelling criminals

Published: Tuesday 20th December 2011

A 'ring of steel' is to be placed around Lancashire as part of a Christmas crackdown on armed robberies.

Parents urged to deliver online safety message with Xmas presents

Published: Monday 19th December 2011

Parents who are buying their children laptops or mobile phones for Christmas are being urged to help police deliver online safety messages alongside the presents.

Be careful this Christmas – tips for safer shopping

Published: Friday 16th December 2011

Shoppers are being urged to take care of themselves and their belongings now that the big countdown to Christmas is under way.

Keep your car safe this Christmas

Published: Wednesday 14th December 2011

Motorists are being urged to lock their cars whilst out Christmas shopping as presents left in vehicles can make them an easy target for thieves.

Police target car crime hot spots with crime prevention advice.

Published: Thursday 1st December 2011

Police will be targeting areas hit by thieves as part of a drive to reduce car crime in the run up to Christmas.

Drunken revellers warned about consequences of crime

Published: Friday 14th October 2011

Drunken revellers who are arrested for alcohol-fuelled crimes are being warned to consider the consequences of their behaviour as part of a police crackdown in East Lancashire.