Serious Acquisitive Crime
Serious acquisitive crime is defined as domestic
burglary (residence), theft of a motor vehicle, theft from a
motor vehicle and robbery (people and business).
These types of crime are a priority for the SaferPeterborough
partnership, as they cause great distress to those who find
themselves a victim. It is also a crime people hear about
often and, although the numbers in our city are relatively low, it
still causes people to feel unsafe.
Raising public awareness and encouraging preventative activity
is key to reducing serious acquisitive crime. Many people are
unaware that there are often simple precautions that everyone can
take to hugely reduce your chance of being a victim of crime.
Our aim, therefore, is to make sure everyone is made aware of
these precautions and is supported if they need extra help.