Criminal division on the home front? (5)

I believe the answer is:

fence

This clue is a double definition.

'criminal' is the first definition.
(someone who handles stolen goods)

'division on the home front?' is the second definition.
(fence outside one's home)

(Other definitions for fence that I've seen before include "use blade" , "Beat about the bush" , "Obstacle to clear, in steeple-chasing" , "may be 21 down [CLEARED]" , "Dealer in stolen property" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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