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Protect Your Home This Winter Burglary can have a real impact on your wellbeing and sense of safety. While we can’t be on every street at all times, your vigilance and simple security steps can make a big difference in keeping you, your home, and your neighbours safe. Top 3 Tips to Stay Secure 🔐 Lock up and stay secure 👪 Make your home look lived‑in 🎁 Keep valuables out of sight We’re Here to Help, But We Need Your Eyes and Ears Too If you see or hear anything suspicious, no matter how small it may seem, unusual activity, unknown vehicles, someone trying door handles, please report it to us right away. A few minutes spent securing your home, and one quick call if something doesn’t feel right, can make all the difference.
Sheds / Garages / Outbuildings We urge all residents to keep their sheds, garages & outbuildings locked at all times, especially when not in use. They often contain valuable tools, bikes, or expensive equipment that are attractive targets for thieves. 👮♂️ Crime Prevention Tips: • Use robust security padlocks or deadlocks on doors, consider a surface mounted garage door lock. • Fit an alarm system, motion sensor lighting and/ or CCTV • Keep expensive items secured inside using lockable cabinets, ground anchors, or chains. • Consider trackers for high value machinery. • Avoid leaving tools or ladders outside - they can be used to gain access to your property. • Mark valuable items with your postcode using a UV pen or property marking system. DNA marking kits can be collected from Hastings or Battle Police stations free of charge. • Register valuable equipment at https://orlo.uk/wsg5o to help police return stolen items if recovered. Let’s work together to make our sheds, garages & outbuildings as difficult to access and unattractive to criminals as possible. See or hear anything suspicious, call 101, for crime in progress, call 999 immediately. Drink or Drug Driving? It’s NEVER worth it. ✅ Plan ahead, book a taxi or arrange a lift. Your choice. Your responsibility. Don’t risk it.
The January 2026 Police Fraud Newsletter is now available to read. In this edition, we highlight the nationwide transition from Action Fraud to Report Fraud, explain what this means for victims and reporting processes, and share practical advice on avoiding online scams, including tips for safely booking holidays and short breaks. There’s plenty more inside to help our communities stay informed and protected against fraud. You can read this edition here Fraud Newsletter January 2026 | Surrey Police
The February 2026 Police Fraud Newsletter is now available to read. Romance fraud continues to be one of the fastest‑growing and most emotionally damaging forms of cyber‑enabled crime facing communities across the UK. Check out our newsletter for support and advice on how to avoid a scam. You can read this edition here Fraud Newsletter - February 2026 | Surrey Police
Police Activity Across Hastings & Rother Leads to 20 Arrests Over the weekend, officers from Hastings and Rother worked collectively to target criminality, safeguard victims, and respond swiftly to emerging incidents. Through a combination of patrols, targeted operations, investigative work and fast‑time responses, a total of 20 arrests were made, including: These arrests reflect the ongoing efforts of teams across the district, including response officers, neighbourhood policing, specialist units and investigators, all working together to ensure those who commit criminal offences are identified and dealt with robustly. We remain committed to protecting our communities and maintaining a visible and effective policing presence throughout Hastings and Rother.
Meet Your Local Officers – Rother Ward Events
Upcoming Dates for February / March 2026 We’ll be on hand to answer questions and discuss community safety in the area. At approximately 1.30am on Sunday 22 February 2026, police received a call reporting a burglary in progress at the Co‑op store on Fairlight Road, Hastings. It was reported that two individuals were seen leaving the store carrying a large quantity of items, predominantly alcohol. On officers arriving at the scene, the suspects dispersed in different directions in an attempt to evade police. Multiple units attended, and an immediate area search was conducted. Officers quickly located and detained both suspects. A third individual was also stopped nearby in possession of a Co‑op basket filled with alcohol. All Stolen property was recovered promptly at the scene. This was a highly effective result, with suspects arrested and the majority of the stolen goods recovered within 20 minutes of the offence being reported. All three individuals were arrested and have since been released on police bail while the investigation continues.
We stopped by Carricks Brook Home in Dallington for a friendly chat with the residents and to share a bit about what we do as part of the neighbourhood policing team. It was great to meet everyone, hear their thoughts, and answer questions about how we support the local community. Carricks Brook provides brilliant, person‑centred care for adults with Autism and other neurodiverse conditions, and it was a pleasure spending time with the staff and residents. Thanks for having us, we really enjoyed the visit and look forward to popping in again.
Last week, I joined the Rother Neighbourhood Policing Team on one of their regular foot patrols in the Tilling Green area of Rye, following recent reports of anti‑social behaviour. This gave us a great opportunity to chat with local residents, listen to their concerns, and offer support where needed. We also spent time walking through the main areas of Rye, checking in with local stores, hearing about any issues they’ve been experiencing, and making sure we have the right resources in place to respond effectively. These patrols are all about maintaining a visible presence, reassuring the community, and making ourselves available to anyone who wants to speak with us. We’re here to listen, support, and work alongside the community to keep Rye a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
On Tuesday, neighbourhood officers joined Hastings Community Speed Watch for a speed check on Harley Shute Road, following repeated concerns from residents about speeding. During the session, 17 drivers were recorded exceeding the speed limit, and one motorcyclist was stopped and dealt with at the roadside. Speed Watch is primarily about educating drivers on the risks of speeding, and we fully support the volunteers who give their time to help keep roads safer. We will continue to carry out targeted activity where communities raise concerns. Any fines issued as a result of speeding offences goes to the government, not the police. We are also aware that potholes are a major frustration for road users. To help keep roads safe, please report potholes directly to your local council, or to National Highways for A‑roads. Drive Safe.
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