There has been a recent increase in thefts from vehicle and vehicle interference crimes in the Killingworth/ Annitsford area.

Please be vigilant to these offences. 

■  Make sure that you remove valuable items from your vehicle when you get to your location.
■  Always check you have locked your vehicle by trying the door handle and the same for you household doors.

■  Don't even leave your car unlocked when you nip in to the shop or to pay for petrol.
■  Vehicles used for business purposes, such as vans, are often targeted. Tools, machinery and other equipment should be removed when the vehicle is left in situ
■  At home don't leave vehicle keys next to a door or window, thieves may sometimes break in to your house to steal keys, just to get your car.

■  Keep CCTV charged such as battery ring doorbells

A number of posts have been seen on Facebook regarding these crimes and we are encouraging people to report such incidents to the Police.

For advice and crime prevention please visit

Crime prevention advice | Northumbria Police

To report any anonymously you can go to the crimestoppers website