Our neighborhood does see an occasional crime, with vehicle and shed break-ins being the most commonly reported. Here are some tips to help to deter these types of crimes:

For your home, make sure that there is:

1. Sufficient lighting in your yard (such as: motion lights, flood lights, motion sensor lights).
2. Surveillance cameras (Ring or Nest) are very helpful. 

Ensure that cars and other vehicles:

1. Are locked at all times.
2. Are empty of visible belongings.

To protect yard equipment:

1. Keep these items in a locked location (shed, garage, crawl space).
2. Have locks on fence gates and doors.
3. Have sufficient lighting in your yard (such as: motion lights, flood lights, motion sensor lights).

Crime in the neighborhood can be tracked at https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ga/dekalbcounty. The Dekalb County Police Department Non-Emergency Number (an alternative to calling 911) is (678) 406-7929. 

You can also check out these crime-prevention tips from the Dekalb County Police Department.

More information on the Midway Woods Security Patrol and how to join it can be found here – https://www.midwaywoodsassociation.org/safety/