Crime Prevention

One of our key focusses is on crime prevention and security of our local business district. We want to ensure everyone feels safe to work and do business in Wiri.

Security Patrols

In response to the needs of our community, Wiri Business works in partnership with P4G Security to provide security patrols of our district. The precinct model works based on the business community collectively supporting a single provider. P4G stays in the Wiri Business district between 6pm and 6am, seven nights a week. This is opposed to the general security model that can see the car holding your keys and codes being over 40 minutes away, which is the industry average. The constant patrolling of the precinct creates a security presence and acts as a deterrent to criminal behaviour. Response times to alarm activations are dramatically improved, meaning the ability to intervene or gain valuable information to assist police investigations is significantly increased.

CCTV Cameras

Over the past few years Wiri Business has established a network of CCTV cameras around the Business District. These cameras, which include automatic number plate Recognition cameras and are connected directly to the Police 111 network, are designed to help us with crime prevention and give the Police visibility in real time for any incidents in the area. We are currently trialling proactive monitoring of these cameras on Friday and Saturday nights. Conducted by our security partner P4G Security, this initiative enables us to monitor for unusual or illegal behaviour and then direct our security patrols to address any issues that occur or advise Police, helping us to keep the Wiri business district safe and secure.

Grafitti Removal

Graffiti removal - Contact Scott Henderson, Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust on 09 269 4080. Free removal if visible from the road, otherwise MBCT will provide a quote for removal. For all premises that are within the Business Improvement District, graffiti will be removed from road facing surfaces to a height of 3 metres above ground level. In the case of the MBCT not having an exact paint match for the affected area, the business or property owner will need to supply the paint. For affected surfaces that are not road facing or above 3 metres the MBCT can still assist but a charge will be incurred.

Security Resources

Complete this quick Commercial Crime Prevention Checklist to receive crime prevention tips that specifically relate to you and your property – it should only take a couple of minutes and could save you a lot of time and money.https://forms.police.govt.nz/forms/commercial-premises-security-audit

Retail crime prevention checklist: https://webforms.police.govt.nz/en/form/retail-crime-prevention-checklist

Link to booklet provides information about how to protect your business and staff from crime and what to do if you are a victim.

https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publication/business-crime-prevention-advice

Choosing a security provider: https://security.org.nz/public-info/accredited-members/

Using a security provider that is a member of the New Zealand Security Association (NSZA) is a simple way to ensure you are dealing with licensed professionals that have the relevant training, knowledge, ethics and responsibility which is critical for the safety of lives and protection of your property.

https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-services/businesses-and-organisations/retail-crime-prevention-hub

Reporting Crime

It is important to report criminal activity in our area – it helps with police intelligence and drives the allocation of resources and patrols to the Wiri area.

Call 111 if it’s an emergency or there is an offender present

Call 105 for the Crime Reporting Line for non-emergencies and after the event

Call 0800 555 111 for Crime Stoppers – give information without revealing your identity

Information needed when calling the Police

Where and when the incident occurred
What happened
Description of the person and of the vehicle the offender(s) left in

A Language Line is available when you phone the Police – If you do not speak English, an interpreter is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm. Please ask for this when you are phoning Police

Report Cyber Crimes

Report cyber crimes to CERT NZ .

Should you witness any criminal activity within the district please contact our office on 09 262 0804 or P4G on 09 262 0333

Stolen Vehicles

Stolen vehicles – you can check if a vehicle is stolen on the Police website by entering an individual registration number, or an individual VIN, chassis or engine number (useful for scrap metal dealers and auto dismantlers).