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The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
The figures presented here are from the 2010 to 2011 British Crime Survey (BCS). Domestic burglary includes: burglary with entry - incidents…
Reoffending by burglars, robbers and thieves has been cut by 20 percent thanks to the tracking of their movements with tags, a new report has found.
More offenders than ever before will be forced to stay sober this festive season as part of the Government’s Plan for Change to cut alcohol-fuelled crime.
A man found working as a door supervisor with a forged Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence has been ordered to pay over £800 in fines and costs.
Residential Properly Tribunal Decision of Judge Nicol Mr S Wheeler MCIEH CEnvH on date 27th November 2025
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