Victims sleep soundly (From Barry And District News)

Victims sleep soundly

BARRY crime victims can sleep safer in their beds due to the success of the latest Crime and Disorder Partnership scheme.

'Homesafe,' is aimed at securing the homes of vulnerable residents in a bid to stamp out burglary.

It was led by Vale police, and supported by the Council, Hafod and Newydd Housing Associations and Safer Cardiff.

Other partners included the Vale of Glamorgan Crime Prevention Panel and the Help the Aged Handyman scheme - both of which can also assist to secure homes, helping to reassure worried residents.

The initiative provided and installed hardware at vulnerable premises, enhancing security with a view to preventing crimes being committed.

It then expanded to developing security into blocks of flats and other multi-occupancy premises by installing suitable door entry and remote control systems residents can monitor visitors.

Chief Inspector Steve Burge said: "The 'Homesafe' scheme has been a great success and an excellent example of how we can work together with our partners to prevent crime.

"During the first year of the scheme the Vale saw a 68 percent drop in the number of repeat victims of house burglaries. This results in just 1.3 burglaries a day in the Vale which is far below the number that people believe to be true. And it provided reassurance to residents.

"We are constantly seeking to arrest and deter burglars and last year had a 31 percent detection rate for all dwelling house burglaries. The national average for detecting dwelling burglaries is 14.1 percent.