How Tournefeuille managed to leave the “podium” of the most burglarized cities in France

In Tournefeuille, 2022 seems like a dark year. The city in western Toulouse had reached the “gold medal” of French cities where the risk of burglaries was highest. Today, things seem to have changed. “I feel quite comfortable when I go out into the street,” confides Estelle, who regularly goes to the residential district of Paderne. Others, more vigilant, confide their concern. “Honestly I avoid going out late at night, especially if I’m alone,” notes Cécilia, Tournefeuillaise for ten years.

However, the figures are there, and clear: the number of burglaries has decreased drastically between 2022 and 2023. While two years ago, Tournefeuille recorded a break-in theft every day on average, the town hall mentions “a drop in 38% of the number of burglaries” last year. Good news for the mayor, Frédéric Parre, but not a satisfaction. “For the moment the results of delinquency are good. We have experienced much more difficult periods,” recognizes the elected official.

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Reinforced video surveillance

In order to secure its main roads and public places, the town hall has been banking on the installation of video surveillance cameras since 2020. A system of 100 image capture devices, two thirds of which are already installed. For Frédéric Parre, it is planned: “the 100 cameras will be there” by 2026. The recruitment of agents in the municipal police is also underway, in order to “contribute to public tranquility” in the third town of Haute -Garonne.

Will these policies be enough to stem the number of burglaries in Tournefeuille? While waiting to know the 2024 statistics on home thefts, many residents have decided to equip themselves with alarms, in order to sleep soundly.