To think the neighbours should have said something?

[moneypie]

I'm a single mum, just me my daughter and my dogs in the house. My neighbour two doors down got burgled the other night. I only know because I seen the CID at her house and then when my ex was picking up our daughter on the way home he said he got talking to the woman who's house was broken into and she told him.

I'm a bit worried about this to be honest and am putting some preventative measures in place. In fact the morning after the break in I had noticed my back gate was open which I found strange as it's always kept shut for my dogs, but I thought no more of it.

However, AIBU to be upset at the fact that not one of my neighbours thought to knock and let me know? Being a lone woman in the house with a child?

I get on fine with all my neighbours, no issues and say hello. If it weren't for my ex getting into a conversation with the woman (he will literally talk to anyone) then I'd of been none the wiser. If I was broken into I would certainly let my neighbours know to be extra vigilant.

I'm surprised the police haven't knocked to ask if there's any cctv or other Information you may have. They did with my sisters attempted burglary.

YABU. You should have your own security measures in place. A Ring camera or alarm?

You can only ever rely on yourself, not other people. Especially neighbours. Don't you think they maybe more concerned for themselves quite rightly and are looking at their own security, rather than fussing over you?

You're an adult. You're capable.

It’s not all about you, OP.

op the burglars may have made a big mess as well - so they have had to deal with the police the insurance and probably their family and than clean up
horrible -they are most certainly even if there is not a big mess very upset.
You have a dog no matter how small who will make a noise if someone attempts something and chances are: either it was someone who knew the family or someone who watches them and dogs put burglars off.Just make sure you fix locks keep windows shut downstairs and put new lock on gate

A few years ago I disturbed a burglar in my garden who then tried to force his way in the house. I was in the garden screaming at the top of my voice and trying to force him back with a broom of all things, shouting help help call police etc. About 11pm, hot night, close neighbours on all sides, people out in garden and windows open. Not one person responded. His parting gift was to leave and tell me he would come back to kill me.

The police never came out either, as they said there was no CCTV.

I'm sure the neighbours have had to sort a lot out,also I have e found the police quite helpful letting me know when people in the area have been targeted.

So if they had come and told you and then asked you to tell the other neighbours you would have gone round knocking on doors? I somehow don't think so.

This isn't about you. They will have more important things to do than worry about the neighbours. And really, if you can easily put preventative measures in place, then you should be doing so anyway. You shouldn't wait until something bad happens.

I'm more surprised the fact they got the police to go round at all. Usually its just a crime number these days.