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Welcome to the Distraction Burglary mini site. 

This site contains a wealth of information about distraction burglary such as ideas on how to tackle this crime, resources to aid and research  about this crime. It also showcases initiatives that are being tried out across the country. 

What is distraction burglary?

Any crime where a falsehood, trick or distraction is used on an occupant of a dwelling to gain, or try to gain, access to the premises to commit burglary. Home Office Counting Rules For Recorded Crime (28.2)

Burglary against older people is particularly distasteful, but fortunately they are at low risk of burglary generally. Elderly people are, however, often the target of distraction burglars. This is also relatively rare but it is a heinous crime where perpetrators prey on the trust and vulnerability of older people.

What's New?

New! A guide for care professionals and carers (Feb 2007) New! Trickster - using musical to combat distraction burglary Distraction Burglary Recorded Crime Data Online Supplement to HOSB 12/06 The Truth about Council Tax Revaluation Nominated Neighbour Scheme   Switchover to Digital TV

The site contains the following sections:

Home Page	Site Map	News	Background	New! A guide for care professionals and carers
Resources	Good Practice Guide	Useful Links	Projects Library	Ideas Box (under construction)
Case Studies	Police Operation	Research	Publicity Materials	Downloadable Articles
News Archive	Home Security Gadgets	Statistics	Case Studies Archive	Contact

Crime prevention advice for members of the public can be found on the Home Office web site.

Write to us. If you have any queries, comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Last update: Monday, May 21, 2007