Burglary is big business – according to the British Crime Survey
around 750,000 homes are broken into in the UK every year. It’s also worrying to learn that a surprising
number of burglaries occur during daylight, when the owners are home or even
without the need for forced entry.
Whilst the majority of us are not careless enough to leave
doors and windows open or unlocked, seasoned burglars know all the tricks and
are getting better and better at finding new ways to break into unsuspecting
homes.
If you want to keep them out, you’ll need the same cunning
and intelligence to make sure your home is as safe and secure as it could
possibly be. Here are ten must-follow tips if you want to protect your home
from a break-in...
1. Lock Up
Despite the statistics, a worrying number of people are lax
about locking their doors and windows. Even if you’re nipping to the shops for
five minutes, never leave your property unlocked or you’re asking for trouble.
2. Reinforce Windows
The quickest and simplest way to break into a house is to
smash a window, so don’t skimp on quality when having new windows installed.
Use reinforced burglar-proof glass everywhere you can – if you have decorative
glass panels on the door, make sure these are reinforced or it’s easy to smash
one and reach through for the handle inside.
3. Deadbolt Doors
A common spring lock is easy to open from the outside by
slipping a credit card into the tiny gap between the door and frame. A deadbolt
lock is a much safer option – choose one that goes at least an inch into the
frame when closed.
4. Make Some Noise
Every home should have high quality burglar
alarms. Go wireless if possible, or make sure that wires are well concealed
as most burglars know to look out for wiring and can disable alarm systems in seconds.
5. Keep It Quiet
Safety isn’t all about deafening alarms and searchlights –
in some cases it’s better to keep things on the down low, especially if you’re
planning a trip away. Professional burglars stalk social media accounts to find
out who’s going to be on holiday, so make sure your privacy settings are set to
the maximum and that only real friends that you trust are on your friends
lists!
6. Garden Intelligently
Gardening is just a hobby... or is it? A well thought-out
garden can add to your home security, from avoiding planting trees too close to
windows to growing prickly hedges and plants around your garden border and
underneath ground floor windows.
7. Be Creative
Most of us keep a spare key outside to avoid those hefty
locksmith fees should we ever forget our keys at home. Burglars are well aware
of this, so popping it under the doormat or in a plant pot just won’t cut it.
Think up somewhere truly hidden, such as wrapping it in foil and burying it
completely.
8. Light the Way
Although many burglaries occur during daylight, no intruder
wants to get caught in the act so the risk of being seen is a big deterrent.
Install motion sensor lighting at the front and
back of your home that will light up the perimeter around your home as soon
as someone gets close.
9. Signs of Life
Going away for a while? Criminals are on the lookout for
tell-tale signs a home is empty, so get the post office to hold your mail and
ask neighbors to use your wheelie bins whilst you’re away. Put lights and the
radio on timers too so that they come on and off in the evenings as they
normally would.
10. Keep Watch
Unfortunately the sad truth is that if a burglar wants to
get in, he will – you can only make it harder and riskier for him to do so.
Ensure that you prepare for the worst by installing home CCTV or hidden spy
cameras at home, so that if you are ever the victim of crime you will have a
clear image of the perpetrator’s face to show to police, and increase the
chance of getting your goods back.
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