Lower fences at the front around one-metre high are preferable to high fences as they allow for a clear view over the top and don’t provide cover for anyone wishing to hide.

At the rear and sides, taller fencing is recommended to prevent easy access.

Trellis, thorny plants, or a suitable anti-climb topping such as plastic spikes make it difficult for anyone climbing over a fence or gate.

Planting prickly or barbed shrubbery along boundaries and fence lines acts as an effective natural barrier.

Gravel driveways and paths will make sure you hear anyone approach.

  By using well-defined boundaries as a basis, CCTV can be a valuable tool. However, it doesn’t prevent a crime from being            committed and does have limitations.

CCTV linked to a smartphone will alert you to someone crossing your boundary. 

Most importantly, CCTV is no substitute for good quality physical security such as secure doors and windows.  

Monitored – Once triggered, an alarm company or designated key holder can check to ensure it isn't a false alarm.  

Unmonitored – This type, once activated, will sound a loud alarm designed to scare off an intruder and alert neighbours but they are reliant on someone such as a neighbour checking the house.  

Auto Dialler – This system, once activated, alerts pre-programmed key holders with either a text or a phone call.  

Use an automatic plugin time switch to operate a lamp or light at pre-set times when you’re away.  

Energy saving LED bulbs are best as they do not use as much electricity, last longer than conventional bulbs and do not generate heat, reducing fire risk.  

In blocks of flats, automatic low energy lights that detect movement are recommended for corridors, stairwells and communal areas such as car parks and cycle stores.

Lighting is a good deterrent and is recommended at doors as it makes it safer for you when coming and going after dark.  

A clear, low white light that activates at dusk to dawn is ideal for lighting a yard and garden and allowing any person to be clearly seen.

Check to make sure that trees and plants do not obscure your lighting. It’s recommended that you regularly cut vegetation back.  

Take care to position these lights so that light pollution doesn’t annoy your neighbours. 

 Lock your vehicle

Keep Keys Safe- Particularly key-less entry. Keep keys far away from the vehicles location, use Faraday boxes to prevent relay signal , turn of wireless signals on fob when not being used

Be aware of carjackers

Park Responsibly

Watch for illegal tow trucks

Fit good in-car security locks

Double check electronic locking