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Crime Prevention Christmas Menu

Starter: Your Car and All Its Trimmings
Car Thief's Classic: car left unlocked, with windows open - Always lock doors and windows and use a steering lock.
Starters Orders: keys left in ignition - Never leave keys in the ignition and the car unattended.
Santa's Surprise: presents on passenger seats - Keep presents out of sight. If they can be seen, they can be stolen.
Hot Wired Saloon: parked in dark car park - Leave your vehicle in a well-lit location or your car could make someone else's Christmas.
Chef's Treasure Chest: served with valuables - Thieves look in glove compartments first for mobile phones and other valuables, take them with you.

Main Course: Your House on a Plate
House Hotpot: doors and windows insecure - Make sure all windows and doors are locked.
Santa's Parcels: presents displayed under the Christmas tree - Keep presents out of sight.
Tasty Takeaways: car keys and handbags left in handy places - Hall tables are the first place thieves look for valuables.
Holiday Haven for Thieves: it's obvious no-one's home - Going on holiday? Leave lights and a radio on timer switches; ask a neighbour to go in and collect mail.
Open Sesame: opening your door to strangers - Use a door chain and viewer, only open the door to visitors when you are happy with their identity.

Dessert: Your Portable Property
Pedal Power: bicycles not secure and marked - Lock bikes and get them marked with your postcode and house number.
Shed Surprise: valuable tools for the discerning thief - Secure your shed with a bolt and padlock and consider fitting an alarm.
Devil's Drink: don't leave your drink unattended - if you leave your drink alone it could get spiked.

Coffee and Mints:
Surprisingly Sour: cheap goods passed on could be stolen - If you are offered a quality product for a bargain, ensure the source is genuine.