Crime and Security

We are fortunate that Terenure has a crime rate below the national average, but we shouldn't be any less vigilant because of that. The gardai in Terenure have asked us to highlight the following:

Cold Callers - One recurring issue in Terenure is that of "cold callers" to the home - somebody calling at the door either offering a service such as tree pruning or roof maintenance, or posing as representatives of an official body such as the ESB. While any genuine callers will have identification, make sure you examine this carefully - if you have any concerns, close the door and call the organisation concerned using the number in the directory (not from their id). Check if there is a vehicle with the organisation's livery parked nearby. Only let anyone you do not know into the house if you are satisfied they are genuine.

Fishing through letterbox - A growing problem is when householders leave keys on their hall table overnight and thieves use a fishing rod with hook and/or magnet through the letterbox to pick the keys up and subsequently use to enter the house or steal the car. Do not leave your keys on display, even if the front door is locked!

Theft of garden tools - Also a growing problem, often from unlocked garden sheds, but also when left unattended while working in the garden. These tools are also useful to burglars to break into houses so are especially vulnerable.

Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch is a crime prevention and community safety programme for urban areas. It operates as a partnership between An Garda Síochána and the public. It works on the basis that every member of a community can help to improve the quality of life in the area by keeping a look out for neighbours and reporting suspicious activities to the Gardaí.

More details on Neighbourhood Watch and how to set one up in your street can be seen at the garda website here, or by enquiring at any garda station.

If in doubt, call 999!

If you see anything suspicious, do not delay - call 999 or 112. Terenure Garda station is 01-666 6400.

The local Community Gardaí for our area are Sgt. Brendan Kelly, Garda Shay Kilbride and Garda Nicole Flanagan, all based at Terenure Garda station. They are willing to dicuss any aspect of crime prevention or personal security should you have any concerns or queries in this area.