Free security upgrades for Hinckley homes

The scheme is part of the plan to crackdown on burglary.

Nearly 300 householders in Hinckley will be offered free security upgrades to help stop burglary in the town.

The area has received £432k from the Home Office’s Safer Streets Fund and the money will be used to reduce the risk of crime and make the county’s streets safer.

Up to 291 homes in Hinckley will benefit from free security improvements to deter criminals and reduce crime.

Rupert Matthews, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime said: “Anything we can do to make it harder for criminals to strike has to be positive and I am delighted to have secured this funding for Hinckley and other communities across the county."

Safer Streets partner 24-7 Locks Ltd will soon visit residents in the eligible areas of the town to offer items such as, security door locks, window locks, door alarms and window alert alarms. 

Mr Matthews said: "Burglary is a deeply personal and distressing crime and through this unique partnership we will ensure as many people as possible are spared this fate and are encouraged to take proactive action over their safety."