Traveling This Summer? Mendham Police Offer Safety Tips

MENDHAM, NJ — Summer time has arrived, and so have summer season journey plans. Nevertheless, as a result of family larceny and housebreaking victimization charges are likely to rise within the hotter months, it’s vital that vacationers take security precautions into their very own fingers.

Mendham Township Police have issued a set of suggestions to residents who plan to depart city for an prolonged time period this summer season.

• Be certain that your house is safe
• Don’t go away any keys or valuables, together with storage door openers, in your car. Autos parked in your storage are additionally included.
• Hold car keys and different valuables in a safe location that isn’t simply accessible.
• Let a trusted neighbor or buddy know you will be gone to allow them to maintain an eye fixed out for any suspicious exercise and any packages left at your door or mailbox.
• Verify that your alarm system is in good working order.
• Wait till you have returned house earlier than posting trip photographs on social media.
• Be certain that your yard and landscaping are maintained.

In accordance with a U.S. Division of Justice report, family larceny and housebreaking victimization charges confirmed seasonal patterns. Summertime charges of those family crimes had been increased than different seasons of the yr.

“On common, family housebreaking charges had been roughly 11% decrease in winter, 9% decrease in spring, and about 6% decrease in fall than in summer season. Amongst family property crimes, housebreaking confirmed the biggest common distinction (11%) between the height (summer season) and trough (winter) seasonal charges,” the report stated.

The Mendham Township Police would additionally wish to remind residents that they’ll register their properties with them for periodic vacant home checks whereas they’re away.