The current burglary radar for the Gütersloh district can be found on the right-hand side or at the bottom of the page if you access our pages via your smartphone's browser.
In 2023, the police in the Gütersloh district recorded 280 burglaries in homes, compared to 10 fewer in 2022.
The most important preventative measure to prevent burglaries is certainly to ensure that existing security measures are actually used. In particular, this includes ensuring that windows are always fully closed and external doors are locked twice when leaving the house.
Beware - burglars come at any time of day
Burglars break in at any time of day. It often happens during the day when the residents are "only away for a moment". In the winter months in particular, they take advantage of the early darkness. The perpetrators are in a hurry and take advantage of every opportunity.
Furthermore, it should be checked whether the security technology in the house is really adequate and meets today's requirements.
Is the security technology up to date?
This means that it is no longer possible to break in within seconds. High-quality alarm systems are a sensible addition to the necessary anti-opening protection on windows and doors.
In addition to the responsible crime prevention/victim protection department, the district officers of the responsible police station also offer competent security advice on burglary protection, who will visit the respective house or apartment on request and make suggestions for improvement directly on site. This is free of charge in all cases.
We advise you free of charge!
Homeowners should thus be put in a position to protect their house or apartment effectively against burglary. If the house or apartment is equipped with the security standards established by the police, the owners receive the "prevention badge". Some household insurance companies grant a discount on the insurance premium.
Information about specially trained specialist companies from the Gütersloh district can also be obtained from the Schutzgemeinschaft "Sicheres Haus" Handwerk und Polizei, Kreishandwerkerschaft Gütersloh, Eickhoffstraße 3,Tel.: 05241-234840.
Further information and tips on the nationwide campaign "Riegel vor! Sicher ist sicherer!" you can find more information on the NRW police website.
By the way:
The police will advise you free of charge on burglary protection!
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