Property marking scheme

Greater Manchester Police and Salford City Council, in association with other local agencies, are introducing a property marking system to homes in Salford. This will help reduce crime and make residents feel safer.

Property marking schemes have been introduced with great success in other areas around the UK, achieving as much as 85% reduction in domestic burglaries. We are now rolling this scheme out in Salford. Areas to benefit so far include Winton, Irwell Riverside, Broughton and a number of estates in Swinton and Little Hulton. The next areas to receive the free property marking kits will be Salford Quays and Clifton, to find out more please call 0161 686 5813.

How can a property marking system protect homes?

The forensic property marking system protects valuables by linking criminals to the crime scene and property to its rightful owner.

Household valuables are marked with a colourless solution that is invisible to the naked eye, doesn't wash off and glows under UV light, making it easy for police to identify stolen property and detect thieves. The solution does not damage the marked items.

Police routinely scan criminals and suspected stolen property for traces of the solution, so criminals know about it and fear its power to link them to the scene of a crime.

As a result, it has a 100% conviction rate when used as evidence in court.

Protect your home from burglary now!

You can already take some simple precautions to protect your home from domestic burglary.

This page was last updated on 19 January 2011