警方在圣诞节期间增加巡逻,以防止在对空置房屋和机会性犯罪的关切下发生犯罪。 Police increase patrols during Christmas to prevent crime amid concerns over vacant homes and opportunistic offences.

中西部区域的警察在圣诞节假期期间加强了巡逻,以防止青年犯罪、财产犯罪和反社会行为可能增加,尽管青年犯罪最近有所减少。 Police in the Central West region are boosting patrols during the Christmas holidays to prevent a potential rise in youth crime, property offences, and antisocial behaviour, despite a recent decline in youth crime. 包括便衣和自行车单位在内的军官将提高城镇中心、购物区和停车场的能见度。 Officers, including plain-clothes and bike units, will increase visibility in town centres, shopping areas, and parking spots. 当局警告大多数财产犯罪都是机会性犯罪,敦促居民锁住车辆和房屋、安全包裹,并避免公开分享旅行计划。 Authorities warn most property crimes are opportunistic, urging residents to lock vehicles and homes, secure packages, and avoid sharing travel plans publicly. 由于许多房屋空置,警方建议亮灯并报告可疑活动。 With many homes vacant, police recommend leaving lights on and reporting suspicious activity. 所有站点仍全天候开放,以确保假日期间的安全。 All stations remain open 24/7 to ensure safety during the holiday season.