Warnings Over 'Sneak-In' Thefts In Glenrothes

With the nicer weather finally approaching, people in Glenrothes are being advised by the police to keep their windows and doors locked.

That's because the number of sneak-in thefts typically rises around this time of year. Burglaries are generally down in the area.

According to the most recent figures, the Fife area saw a 6% increase in crime overall last year, with around 440 crimes committed per 10,000 people in the Kingdom. There was 4% increase in Housebreaking overall in Scotland in 2013-14, driven by an increase of 15% in housebreaking of non-dwellings. This includes garages, garden huts and sheds and outhouses.

Sgt Kenny Greig, the community sergeant at Glenrothes police station, said:

We're coming into the better weather and people will start thinking about going out in the garden and maybe leaving their front door open during the day. I would just ask people to remain vigilant and not make it easy for any potential criminal.

Instances of house break-ins is decreasing, but instances of sneak-ins is increasing, so don't make it easy for people. Secure your windows, doors, garages and garden sheds, because they're very vulnerable at this time of year."