Dark nights approaching

Dark nights approaching

As the nights are getting darker earlier, this may cause crime to increase.

Here are a few tips to help you feel safer:

Leave a light on in more than one room. You can buy low energy lamps and you can use a timer switch to operate the lights to come on automatically.

Make sure that your front door is well lit and visible from the street. Also think about security lighting that comes on when there is movement around your property.

Keep hedges at the front pruned to below 1 metre to remove cover for a potential burglar to go unseen by neighbours.

Consider purchasing high quality CCTV systems around your property.

Keep all of your curtains closed at night.

Remember to check batteries in torches and smoke alarms.

Lock all windows and doors, even if you are at home.

Do not leave valuables in view from outside.

Remember: If you are not in, do not let everyone know. Burglars target homes that look unoccupied.

If your neighbours are on holiday, keep an eye on it for them whilst they are away. You can help them out by taking in any letters or parcels that may be left on the doorstep. You could also clear any snow from the front of their property to make it look as if they are home.

Consider setting up or joining a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.

For more information about keeping yourself and your home safe. Visit the Derbyshire Constabulary website.

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Sophie Cottingham
(Police, PCSO, Erewash)