BOLTON CENTRAL POLICE STATION

By working with us, you can help make Manchester a safer place. This section gives information on the simple steps you can take to reduce crime. It also gives information about current police, community and partnership activities in the area.

Everyone has a responsibility to make Greater Manchester a safer and better place. It is not the sole responsbility of the Police, it is about every business, resident, visitor and student taking responsibility for their own property and having consideration for each other.

We’ve also included links to important websites so that you can get further information to improve your safety and help reduce crime in your community.

It pays to secure your home. Insurance companies offer discounts to houses with alarms and good quality locks. It can also help if you’re part of a Home Watch group. Here’s a quick guide to help you improve home security:

Check your insurance policy to see the level of security required on your home. Check the small print and phone them up if you’re not sure.

Locks depend on the quality of wood in the door and frame. Consider getting a builder or joiner to secure the door frame to the brickwork before fitting any extra locks.

Mortice locks add extra protection to your doors. Choose locks that conform to British Standards (BS3621) - or one that has at least five levers. Check the door is thick enough to accept the lock and keep its strength. Speak to a qualified locksmith for advice.

Mortise bolts are useful, but not suitable on doors you regularly use to leave your house.

Patio doors can be protected by fitting purpose-made locks or a security bar. Talk to a locksmith for advice.

French windows: the lock securing one door into the other is only as strong as the door. Fit mortise bolts to the top and bottom of each opening door. Bolts should be fitted to go into the frame - not the other door.

Window locks that pull the window into the frame with a key are normally stronger.