SmartWater: now is the time to act

Back on 11 February I posted a blog entry about SmartWater.

You will have seen our new Neighbourhood Watch signs indicating that South Terrace and Pease Cottages are now protected with the SmartWater forensic coding system.

So successful have been the trials of this product, that it has been promoted in high-offender areas, so that the criminals themselves can both learn about its potential, and the fact that it is almost impossible to remove from marked items. The now educated criminals are choosing to avoid premises identified by the SmartWater sticker. Where used, it has reduced burglary by up to five times the national average. In Hartlepool following its use, burglary dropped by 78%.

As SmartWater becomes more ubiquitous, so the risks to unmarked premises rise. It makes sense that criminals are going to target homes where their haul will not be traced - and where they can easily fence out their spoils. I would urge those in the terrace who have not purchased SmartWater to do so. With your support our community here in South Terrace can become known as one of the best protected areas of Darlington.

SmartWater is available from Central House, Gladstone Street for £10.00 to members of our South Terrace Neighbourhood Watch group (normal retail is £40.00). You will need to take identification with you and proof of your membership of the scheme. Alternatively, see Stephanie who will bulk purchase on your behalf.

Think, a simple and inexpensive purchase now may save £thousands by way of insurance claim, and can result in an immediate reduction of your home contents premium.

Follow this link to learn about how SmartWater works.